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HSBC's Singapore retail business to be incorporated into local entity

The move is to comply with a directive of the Singapore Monetary Authority in 2015.

Feb 5, 2016

By Staff Reporter

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, 2016

By 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, 2016

By Staff Reporter

Indonesia to approve chemical castration of pedophiles

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, 2016

By 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, 2016

By 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, 2016

By 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, 2016

By 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, 2016

By Staff Reporter

Syngenta accepts Chemchina's $43 billion offer

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, 2016

By 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, 2016

By Jacob J

Year of the monkey in chinese lunar calendar

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, 2016

By 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, 2016

By 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, 2016

By 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, 2016

By 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, 2016

By Jacob J

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Indonesian President Joko Widodo to authorise chemical castration of pedophiles

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Philippines: 9 injured in Abu Sayyaf attack in Sulu

WikiLeaks' Assange 'detained arbitrarily' UN panel rules

Muhammad Rizalman Ismail: Malaysian diplomat gets 9 months for sexual assault

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China all set to welcome the Year of the Monkey

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