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China willing to strengthen military ties with Myanmar

Here's how China's state media explains Xi Jinping's core leader status

Global Times summarily brands the plenum decision as Chinese people's unanimous wish.

Oct 29, 2016

SembCorp industries posts 56% drop in third quarter profits

SembCorp industries posts 56% drop in third quarter profits

SembCorp posted a Q3 net profit of S$53.9 million, down from S$122.3 million a year ago.

Oct 28, 2016

Xi Jinping

Xi Jinping anointed as core leader; focus shifts to extension in office

Elevation as core leader places Xi on par with Mao Zeddong and Deng Xiaoping.

Oct 28, 2016

SingPost chairman Lim Ho Kee steps down

SingPost shares rise 7% to hit 2-year high after Alibaba raises stake

SingPost says Alibaba will invest S$86.2 million in its company's logistics unit.

Oct 28, 2016

The tussle between life and death amid Philippines drug war (PHOTOS)

Philippine mayor in Duterte's kill list shot dead by anti-drug squad

The slain mayor Samsudin Dimaukom was named in Duterte's kill list of drug operatives.

Oct 28, 2016

Said Tossi: Iran's celebrated Quran reciter faces assassination threat after rape charges

Said Tossi: Iran's favourite Quran reciter faces assassination threat after rape charges - Report

Tossi denies charges and reportedly threatens to leak names of high profile Iranians linked to child sex.

Oct 28, 2016

Myanmar government launches thin economic policy

Myanmar business climate has improved, says World Bank

Suu Kyi asks business leaders to take advantage of the easing of the UN sanctions.

Oct 27, 2016

At least 3 killed in India-Pakistan cross-border firing

India detains Pak High Commission officer for spying, says will expel 'ISI agent'

The police also arrested two people on charges of espionage.

Oct 27, 2016

OCBC bank Q4 profits

OCBC says will keep firm grip on cost after reporting 5% rise in Q3 net profit

Net profit for OCBC was S$943 million in the quarter ended September,

Oct 27, 2016

Singapore job openings

Singapore Q3 jobs report: Total employment shrinks; layoffs higher

The manufacturing sector reports a fall in the number of job losses.

Oct 27, 2016

Who is Jia Jia, Chinese columnist missing over letter asking President Xi to resign?

Will Xi Jinping emerge as core leader in the line of Mao and Deng after China party plenum?

Xi is expected to be endorsed as a "core" leader whose authority will not be challenged.

Oct 27, 2016

Innocent people and children killed in Philippines drug war are 'collateral damage', says Duterte

Philippines' Duterte says he wants US troops out in two years

The US has around 50,000 troops in the Philippines as a counterbalance against Chinese influence in the region.

Oct 26, 2016

Hyundai Heavy, Daewoo Shipbuilding and Samsung Heavy job cuts

Global shipbuilders brace for earnings pain; more job cuts loom

Samsung, Hyundai and Daewoo lost a combined $8.1 billion since the oil price crash in mid-2014.

Oct 26, 2016

Singapore manufacturing output

Singapore manufacturing reports surprise turnaround with 6.7% growth

Severe downturn continued in offshore engineering segment which reported a 31.5 percent decline.

Oct 26, 2016

six dead in malaysia hospital fire

What caused Johor hospital fire that killed six patients?

Victims have been identified, and Johor government has offered aid to the families of the victims.

Oct 26, 2016

SembCorp signs long-term power supply deal with Myanmar

Sembcorp reports net loss in 3rd quarter, cuts 8,000 jobs and freezes salaries

'Higher financing costs, customers deferring rig deliveries and losses from associates affected bottomline'

Oct 26, 2016

Iran's Baha'is say Shia republic trying to wipe out minority faith

Iran's Baha'i minority says Shia republic trying to wipe out minority faith

'Iran disseminated more than 20,000 anti-Baha'i propaganda materials in the last three years'.

Oct 25, 2016

Saudi Arabia: Two policemen shot dead in Shiite majority Dammam

Saudi Arabia: Two policemen shot dead in Shiite majority Dammam

The policemen came under "heavy fire from an unknown source" the state news agency said.

Oct 25, 2016

Kenya: 12 killed in al-Shabab attack targeting Christians in Mandera

Kenya: 12 killed in al-Shabab attack targeting Christians in Mandera

Local media reports had initially said the Bisharo Guest House hosted "non-local" people.

Oct 25, 2016

six dead in malaysia hospital fire

Malaysia: ICU patients among six dead in Johor Baru hospital fire

Among the dead were four females, all of whom were believed to be patients.

Oct 25, 2016

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