Zika from blood transfusion, first European case of infection in pregnant woman reported The latest Zika update adds to the challenges at hand for WHO and other national agencies fighting to contain the virus. Feb 5, 2016By Jacob J
Indonesia economy records weakest annual expansion in six years Indonesia's $800 billion economy, the biggest in Southeast Asia, picked up speed in the fourth quarter. Feb 5, 2016By Staff Reporter
Indonesian President Joko Widodo to authorise chemical castration of pedophiles The move comes on the back of a series of revolting child sex abuse cases in recent years involving serial pedophiles. Feb 5, 2016By Jacob J
Syrian war: $11 billion in aid as Turkey, Russia clash over Aleppo offensive Russia is threatening Aleppo with a "siege of starvation" says Turkey; Moscow says Ankara is planning a military incursion into Syria. Feb 5, 2016By Jacob J
Philippines: 9 injured in Abu Sayyaf attack in Sulu Days earlier the military said it was deploying 500 more specialist troops in the region to "to finish off" the Abu Sayyaf. Feb 4, 2016By Jacob J
WikiLeaks' Assange 'detained arbitrarily' UN panel rules The British police say the arrest warrant against Assange is still in place and he will be arrested if he steps out of the Ecuador embassy. Feb 4, 2016By Staff Reporter
Muhammad Rizalman Ismail: Malaysian diplomat gets 9 months for sexual assault Rizalman was then extradited back to New Zealand in November 2014 when he pleaded guilty to the charges. Feb 4, 2016By Staff Reporter
ChemChina-Syngenta deal: What's behind it and what lies ahead? The Syngenta deal will give China headway in its efforts to ensure the food security of its growing population. Feb 4, 2016By Jacob J
Bystanders to bigotry: What Barack Obama said during his first mosque visit Obama advises Muslim youths not to offer themselves a choice of either being a Muslim or a patriot. Feb 4, 2016By Jacob J
China all set to welcome the Year of the Monkey A monkey catches knives as it balances on a board during a daily training session at a monkey farm in Baowan village, Xinye county of China's central Henan province, February 2, 2016. Feb 4, 2016By Staff Reporter
Greenback suffers worst tumble in 7 years; 1% down against Singdollar The currency makes no gains in Asian trade on Thursday as it hit a seven-year low against the Singapore dollar at $1.41468. Feb 4, 2016By Staff Reporter
Apple loses FaceTime patent lawsuit; to pay $625 million to VirnetX Apple says it will appeal against the verdict, adding that cases like this reinforce the 'desperate' need for patent reform. Feb 4, 2016By Jacob J
North Korea moving mobile missile launcher to coast - NHK Japan has instructed its Self Defence Forces to shoot down any missing coming in its direction. Feb 4, 2016By Staff Reporter
TPP signed amid protests: How does it benefit Singapore? The ambitious trade pact, when ratified by lawmakers in the participating countries, will liberalise trade in about 40 percent of the global economy. Feb 4, 2016By Jacob J
China sets 2016 growth target in 6.5-7% range China plan to remove excess industrial capacity and fix unprofitable 'zombie companies. Feb 3, 2016By Jacob J