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Cambodia seeks modern Chinese warships to bolster maritime defence

Why rising dependence on China unnerves Cambodian opposition

Defence minister says Cambodia will acquire fighter jets from China under the new deal.

Oct 17, 2016

Singapore exports to China weakest in seven year; dives 25% in January

Singapore exports continue to decline as China slowdown bites

The drop in exports was lower than a median forecast of a 6.0 percent slump forecast in a Reuters poll.

Oct 17, 2016

Malaysian Sultans start conclave to elect next King

Sultan Muhammad V of Kelantan elected Malaysian king for next 5 years

Perak Ruler Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah was elected as the Deputy Yang di-Pertuan Agong.

Oct 15, 2016

Rohingya crisis: 'Latest violence marks predictable escalation in genocidal process'

Rohingya crisis: 'Latest violence marks predictable escalation in genocidal process'

'We sounded the alarm in 2015 that what we saw amounted to the early stages of a genocidal process'

Oct 15, 2016

asian currencies rise

Singapore dollar sinks to 7-month lows after poor GDP data

Monetary Authority says 2016 economic growth would come in at the lower end of the 1-2 percent forecast.

Oct 14, 2016

HP says will cut up to 4,000 jobs; gives cautious outlook

HP says will cut up to 4,000 jobs; offers cautious outlook

HP currently has about 50,000 employees worldwide.

Oct 14, 2016

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

Xi Jinping arrives in Bangladesh with generous investment plans

Xi is the first Chinese President to visit Bangladesh in 30 years.

Oct 14, 2016

Philippine President Duterte apologises to Jews for Hitler remark

No longer American puppet, will Rodrigo Duterte park Philippines in Chinese stable?

'We cannot win that ... Even if we get angry, we'll just be putting on airs. We can't beat China'

Oct 14, 2016

Singapore assets under management growth declines year-on-year

Singapore's GDP contracts 4.1% in 3rd quarter; MAS issues glum outlook

Singapore's export-led economy had been pressured by the global downturn for more than a year.

Oct 14, 2016

Indonesia to approve chemical castration of pedophiles

Indonesia: Government authorises chemical castration of convicted pedophiles

Punishments including death sentence are also recommended in the new regulation.

Oct 13, 2016

Galaxy Note 7

South Korea slashes 2017 growth outlook citing Samsung Note 7 debacle

Samsung accounts for around 17 percent of South Korea's gross domestic product.

Oct 13, 2016

SGX

Fullerton IPO delayed by regulator queries over complaints -- Report

Originally, Fullerton had planned to raise as much as S$300 million by listing on the Singapore exchange.

Oct 13, 2016

Thailand King's condition not stable;

Thailand King's condition not stable; PM flies back to capital as crowds gather at Siriraj

Heir apparent Vajiralongkorn, who also flew back to Thailand from Germany, visits the hospital.

Oct 13, 2016

Malaysian Sultans start conclave to elect next King

Who will be next king of Malaysia? Sultans of Kelantan and Pahang lead race

Nine regional Sultans have the right to choose the next king.

Oct 12, 2016

Singapore congratulates India on its 70th Independence Day

Narendra Modi's Dussera jingle: Indian PM says war is 'inevitable at times'

'Compulsions of time and requirements of a situation can render war unavoidable'

Oct 12, 2016

Myanmar Rohingya crisis

Reprisals trigger another Rohingya exodus after clashes in Rakhine kill more than 20

Clashes erupt over Myanmar government's decision to pull down illegally built mosques.

Oct 12, 2016

Lee makes historic address to Australian parliament

Prime Minister Lee lauds 'ambitious' defence pact with Australia

Signing of Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP) cements the "partnership for many years to come," says Lee.

Oct 12, 2016

6.8 magnitude earthquake strikes off Rabaul in Papua New Guinea

Magnitude 5.8 earthquake strikes Papua New Guinea, no tsunami warning

There were no reports of damage or casualties from the quake.

Oct 12, 2016

Singapore central bank shuts down Faclon Bank operations

Singapore central bank orders closure of Falcon Bank; UBS, DBS fined

The central bank also imposed fines on DBS and UBS banks for violating its anti-money laundering policies.

Oct 11, 2016

Zika virus outbreak spreads

Zika alert: WHO says virus poised to spread in Asia; Singapore remains vulnerable

As many as 16 pregnant women in Singapore have been confirmed to have Zika virus.

Oct 11, 2016

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