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Thailand twin blasts: Car bomb injures at least 60 outside busy Pattani supermarket

While attacks happen most weeks in southern Thailand, but this latest one was the largest attack due to its size and audacity.

May 10, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

DBS becomes the first Asian bank to start environment-friendly shipping

DBS will be receiving an annual certificate that details the estimated carbon emissions from its GoGreen shipments that were neutralised in environmental protection projects

May 9, 2017

By Pinaz Kazi

Jakarta's Christian governor Ahok jailed for blasphemy against Islam

Ahok was "found to have legitimately and convincingly conducted a criminal act of blasphemy..," head judge Dwiarso Budi Santiarto told the south Jakarta court.

May 9, 2017

By Reuters

Manila mayor seeks Muslim leaders' assistance to prevent terror attacks

The Muslim community already has informed the police that they are willing to cooperate.

May 9, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

Indonesia disbands decades-old Islamic hardline group Hizbut Tahrir

Indonesia disbands hardline Islamic Group Hizbut Tahrir

Wiranto says the decision does not mean the government is against Islamic civil societies.

May 8, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Philippines: Duterte's drug war under fire at UN human rights council

The Philippines was facing its regular review at the Geneva-based UN human rights council.

May 8, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Indonesia: Jokowi restricts corn import to 1m ton to encourage local farming productivity

President Jokowi Widodo said the new policy will encourage corn farmers to increase their production yield.

May 8, 2017

By Ushar Daniele

Foodies can get a glimpse of Singapore's best street food

Singapore suspended 132 food licences due to poor hygiene in 2016: Amy Khor

The total is lower than the 137 food outlet licenses suspended in 2015 but still more than twice the 62 licenses suspended in 2013.

May 8, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

national university of singapore nanoelectronics converter

National University of Singapore to open 140 modules to alumni for next 3 years

The complete list of relevant courses is available on the official website of NUS.

May 8, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

More formula milk options to be made available

Singapore to make more formula milk options available, says minister

The Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority of Singapore is reviewing formula milk import regulations and, if it needs to have any changes, those will be done by the end of 2017.

May 8, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

North Korea detains another American citizen

North Korea detains fourth American citizen amid heightened diplomatic tensions

The U.S. State Department says it is aware of the latest reported detention.

May 8, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore police alerts public on rising phone scams impersonating police officers

Singapore police arrest 2 men for impersonating police in scam calls

The authorities say that one victim was cheated of about S$50,000.

May 7, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Christmas Eve blast near Philippine church injures 13

2 dead, 6 injured in twin Philippines blast; ISIS claims responsibility

The city police chief Oscar Albayalde says two policemen, who were inspecting the area after the first blast, were injured by the second explosion.

May 7, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

China to offer trips to the South China Sea

Philippines-US joint military exercise to begin on 8 May

This was the announcement made by US Armed Forces Major, Frank Sayson, the designated spokersperson for the joint exercise.

May 7, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

Duterte tells European lawmakers: ""Why do you have to fuck with us?"

Philippines: Peace talks with separatist rebels worry Duterte

Duterte said that he is becoming pessimistic with the peace talks because aside from the rift, series of lingering conflicts have adversely affected development efforts in some areas in Mindanao.

May 6, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

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