China tells John Kerry it has right to defend South China Sea sovereignty John Kerry urges Beijing to adopt tougher line North Korea. Jan 27, 2016By Jacob J
China's benchmark stock index down 23 percent this year stocks have been battered in the absence of credible positive cues amid worries that a slowing economy is causing large-scale funds outflow Jan 27, 2016By Staff Reporter
Vietnam Communist Party leader re-elected; PM Dung replaced Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc was also elected to the politburo and he is expected to become the prime minister. Jan 27, 2016By Jacob J
'Two Singaporeans travelled to Syria to wage jihad' Minister says stricter border control required to keep terror at bay. Jan 27, 2016By Staff Reporter
Iranian President Rohani asks Pope Francis to pray for him Rohani is the first Iranian president to visit the Pope since 1999. Jan 27, 2016By Jacob J
Apple iPhone sales blighted by China slowdown Apple Inc has forecast its first revenue drop in 13 years. Jan 27, 2016By Jacob J
Grand Palais gets underway in Paris Grand Palais in Paris gets underway Jan 27, 2016By Staff Reporter
Japanese emperor in Philippines; Speaks about lives lost in World War II Akihito is the first Japanese emperor to visit the Philippines. Jan 27, 2016By Jacob J
Taiwanese President to visit disputed island in South China Sea Smaller powers in the region such as the Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia and Brunei see China as the biggest threat. Jan 27, 2016By Jacob J
'Saudis funnelled funds to Najib to stem Brotherhood influence in Malaysia' People at the very top of Saudi hierarchy had approved the money transfer. Jan 27, 2016By Jacob J
Australian Open: Roger Federer in semifinal, likely to meet Djokovic Federer has a tough semifnail line-up, likely to meet his toughest opponent on tour. Jan 26, 2016By Staff Reporter
Singapore will not revoke foreign worker levy says minister Business body urges government to offer more financing and infrastructure support in the budget. Jan 26, 2016By Jacob J
Singapore best in Asia-Pacific in attracting top talent More tolerance to migrants and employee empowerment opportunities needed, survey says. Jan 26, 2016By Jacob J
Asian shares, oil fall on profit booking Brent crude drops 1.3 percent to $30 a barrel Jan 26, 2016By Reuters
Manufacturing output falls; marks 11th month of decline Data also shows electronics cluster output fell 12.4% in December 2015. Jan 26, 2016By Jacob J