Articles by Jacob J

Syria: 140 killed in serials bombings in Homs and Damascus

Shaky truce halts Syria's 5-year war; Isis, YPG still at arms

The 'cessation of hostilities' is not a ceasefire but it allows aid agencies to reach people trapped in the conflict and those in dire need of humanitarian aid.

Feb 27, 2016

Cambodia seeks modern Chinese warships to bolster maritime defence

Cambodia has a vestigial fleet consisting of patrol craft, and it would be in China's interest to help it beef up its maritime operations.

Feb 26, 2016

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

Neil Bantleman case: Canada, US express shock as Indonesia sends 'sodomy' teacher back to prison

US Ambassador to Indonesia Robert Blake said he was "shocked and disappointed" over the verdict.

Feb 26, 2016

Noble Group warns of Q4 loss, $1.2 bln impairment on commodities slump

Noble Group swings to annual loss of $1.67 bln

chief executive Yusuf Alireza says Noble is making progress on its revolving credit facility.

Feb 26, 2016

US proposes 'toughest UN sanctions in 20 years' on North Korea

Pyongyang's supply of aviation fuel including rocket fuel will be blocked under the new sanctions.

Feb 26, 2016

Australia raises defence spending by $21 bln; submarine fleet a priority

Australia hikes defence spending by $21 bln amid rising China tensions

More money will be spent on buying new equipment such as frigates, armored personnel carriers, strike fighter jets, drones and submarines.

Feb 25, 2016

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

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

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

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

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

Malaysia's crackdown on political dissent tightened in 2015: Amnesty

Amnesty says Malaysia received international criticism for its handling of the Rohingya crisis.

Feb 24, 2016

'China's bid to military dominance changes operational landscape in the South China Sea'

Chinese Shenyang J-11 and Xian JH-7 warplanes were spotted on Woody Island in the Paracels over the past few days.

Feb 24, 2016

singapore not to withdra foreign worker levy

Singapore economy expands at slowest pace since 2009 crisis

Growth was earlier pegged at 2.1 percent but a sharp downturn in manufacturing amid a global slowdown drove growth figures lower.

Feb 24, 2016

Land reclamation by China on mischief reef in the Spratly Islands in the South China Sea, west of Palawan, Philippines.

China 'installing' high frequency radar on South China Sea island near Philippines

High frequency radars that can track down stealth aircraft could put American and allied stealth aircraft in the region at risk.

Feb 23, 2016

'China fuels Asia-Pacific arms race'

By 2020, the Asia-Pacific region's total military spending will rise to $533 billion a year from $435 billion in 2015.

Feb 23, 2016

Singapore arrests and deports 4 indonesian militants travelling to Syria

Singapore arrests 4 Indonesian would-be jihadists 'travelling to Syria'

The e four men are followers of convicted terrorist Aman Abdurrahman, is believed to have ordered the January 14 Jakarta attacks.

Feb 23, 2016

Noble Group warns of Q4 loss, $1.2 bln impairment on commodities slump

Asia's biggest commodities trader also says it has cut its long-term view on coal prices.

Feb 23, 2016

Fiji stares at health crisis as toll from Cyclone Winston climbs to 17

More than 8,000 people are staying in hundreds of evacuation centers across the country

Feb 22, 2016

Thaksin Shinawatra warns junta rule will make Thailand a pariah state

Thaksin warns junta rule will make Thailand a pariah state

Populist Thaksin says new draft constitution is a charade to show the world that Thailand is returning to democracy.

Feb 22, 2016

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