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China to spend 100bn yuan to re-employ laid-off workers

The workers who lost their jobs as part of capacity rationalization in industrial units will benefit from this move.

Feb 25, 2016

By Boby Michael

Australia warns of 'advanced stage' terror threat in Indonesia

'Terrorists may be planning attacks in Indonesia, which could take place anywhere at any time'

Feb 25, 2016

By Jacob J

Technical analysis: Singapore dollar headed south for 1.50/USD

The move off the 6-year low hit last month to a 3-month high this month is only a slight correction.

Feb 25, 2016

By Boby Michael

Canadian teacher Neil Bantleman and Indonesian teaching assistant Ferdinand Tjiong get 11-year jail term

Indonesia supreme court overturns foreign teacher's acquittal in sexual abuse case

The men were arrested in July 2014 after parents of a 6-year-old boy at the school alleged that he'd been sodomized.

Feb 25, 2016

By Staff Reporter

Singapore ranks fifth in global 'travel freedom' index

Singapore ranked fifth in global 'travel freedom' index

Germany is the top country in the index in 2016, as its citizens can access 177 countries without a visa.

Feb 25, 2016

By Staff Reporter

Sharp accepts $6.24 billion takeover bid from Taiwan's Foxconn

Sharp had become a target for rivals after its hefty investments in advanced LCD plants ran it into financial difficulties.

Feb 25, 2016

By Jacob J

US, China agree on North Korea sanctions resolution

US, China agree on draft UN resolution on North Korea sanctions

The draft resolution lays out stringent punishment for Pyongyang and calls for the blacklisting of a number of individuals and entities.

Feb 25, 2016

By Jacob J

Isis making bombs in 'quasi-industrial scale' using components from 20 countries

Isis has 20-country supply chain to make bombs in 'quasi-industrial scale'

Major bomb components like the detonators, detonating cord and safety fuses came from India.

Feb 25, 2016

By Jacob J

Manchester United news: Louis van Gaal confirms David de Gea will miss Midtjylland clash

David de Gea picked up an injury just before the start of the Europa League clash against FC Midtjylland.

Feb 24, 2016

By Naveen Ullal

Manchester United vs Arsenal: Per Mertesacker urges Gunners to bounce back from Barcelona defeat against Red Devils

Arsenal suffered a 2-0 defeat at the hands of Barcelona at the Emirates on Tuesday.

Feb 24, 2016

By Naveen Ullal

Beirut's river of garbage swells by the day

A general view shows packed garbage bags in Jdeideh, Beirut, Lebanon February 23, 2016.

Feb 24, 2016

By Staff Reporter

Singapore's GIC to invest $387 mln in Indonesian retail firm

PT Trans Retail, the retail arm of Indonesian conglomerate CT Corp, runs stores under the Carrefour and TRANSmart brands.

Feb 24, 2016

By Staff Reporter

Chinese yuan pares most of pre-holiday gains intensifying devaluation fears

With Wednesday's move, the Chinese currency is down nearly 0.7% from last week's levels.

Feb 24, 2016

By Boby Michael

Indonesia to 'eradicate' prostitution by 2019; red light zones will become parks

Prostitution is illegal in the country but brothels have flourished across the country despite the ban.

Feb 24, 2016

By Jacob J

Singapore dollar weakens as GDP data disappoints

Singapore expanded 2% in 2015, trailing official forecast of 2.1% and well below the 2014 rate of 3.3%.

Feb 24, 2016

By Boby Michael

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Australia warns of 'advanced stage' terror threat in Indonesia

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Indonesia supreme court overturns foreign teacher's acquittal in sexual abuse case

Singapore ranked fifth in global 'travel freedom' index

Sharp accepts $6.24 billion takeover bid from Taiwan's Foxconn

US, China agree on draft UN resolution on North Korea sanctions

Isis has 20-country supply chain to make bombs in 'quasi-industrial scale'

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Manchester United vs Arsenal: Per Mertesacker urges Gunners to bounce back from Barcelona defeat against Red Devils

Beirut's river of garbage swells by the day

Singapore's GIC to invest $387 mln in Indonesian retail firm

Chinese yuan pares most of pre-holiday gains intensifying devaluation fears

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