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Thailand blasts: 4 dead in multiple blasts at Thai Resorts, several tourists injured

Bangkok in security lockdown after Thai police warn of car bomb plot

The terrorists planned to hit the city between October 25 and 30, intelligence officials say.

Oct 11, 2016

Singapore economy expands by 1.8 per cent in Quarter 1

Trade minister rules out outright recession but says negative growth looms

'We cannot rule out the possibility that the economy will experience some quarters of negative growth'.

Oct 11, 2016

Singapore PM Lee Hsien Loong say no severe economic downturn in 2016

Amid ruffled China relations, Singapore deepens defence ties with Australia

Space-starved Singapore will seal a 25-year access for up to 14,000 soldiers to train for 18 weeks in Australia.

Oct 11, 2016

What beyond Bhumibol? Thailand succession issue, monarchy reform back in limelight

Analysts predict highly destabilising consequences if heir apparent Vajiralongkorn were to assume throne.

Oct 10, 2016

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen says will not bow to China's pressure

China had cut off official communications with the self-ruled island after Tsai took power.

Oct 10, 2016

Under fire Samsung 'suspends' Galaxy Note 7 production

Note 7 maker says it's adjusting the production schedule to ensure quality and safety matters.

Oct 10, 2016

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

Troubled Noble Group secures $1.05 bln sale of US unit; shares soar

Analysts expect the sale will ease investor concerns over the company's liquidity and balance sheet.

Oct 10, 2016

Super Tuesday: Clinton wins Georgia and Virginia, Trump set to sweep major states

China mouthpiece calls US Prez elections 'a race to bottom' and 'top entertainment'

The next president will either be an insolent populist or someone who raked in money in the name of campaign, the paper says.

Oct 8, 2016

North Korea to test nuclear-tipped ICBM after claiming clean warhead re-entry

'Chinese think tanks considering removal of North Korea's Kim Jong-Un from power'

Global Times discusses possibility of Beijing making contributions to "destroying the nuclear capability" of North Korea.

Oct 8, 2016

US accuses Russia of cyber attacks, pledges retaliatory steps

Russia swats down the American allegations as "nonsense," according to the Interfax news agency.

Oct 8, 2016

Temasek hires Goldman executive to ramp up North America business

Temasek hires Goldman exec John Vaske to ramp up North America business

Temasek's share of North America investments rose to 10 percent of its portfolio as of March

Oct 7, 2016

Samsung Q3 profits rise: How Note 7 recall can help its chip business

Electronics giant says operating profit for the July-September quarter was 7.8 trillion won (US$7 billion).

Oct 7, 2016

Malaysia confirms plane debris part of MH 370; legal consequences widen

Establishment of the circumstances of MH 370s loss is more of a matter of legal consequences than closure to families.

Oct 7, 2016

What caused British pound's tumble to 31-year lows on Friday?

Did an algorithm wrongly interpret a news with bearing on the currency, causing the inane melting down of the pound?

Oct 7, 2016

President Widodo says Indonesia actively involved in resolving South China Sea conflicts

Indonesia defies China to hold large scale military drills off Natuna coast

Indonesian President Joko Widodo watched the drills from Ranai, the capital of the Natuna Islands archipelago.

Oct 6, 2016

US investigators bust prostitution ring that enslaved hundreds of Thai women

12 Thai nationals and five Americans arrested in Minneapolis after a nation-wide crackdown.

Oct 6, 2016

Philippines deadly blast: At least 14 killed, Duterte says explosion was an act of terrorism

Duterte's first report card shows Philippines loves 'trash talking' president

About 76 percent of voting-age Philippines citizens say they are satisfied with President's first three months in office

Oct 6, 2016

McDonald's to sell Singapore, Malaysia business to Saudi Arabian group for $400 mln

McDonald's operates 120 restaurants in singapore and 260 in Malaysia.

Oct 6, 2016

21 Malaysians to face death penalty over drugs in Thailand

Singaporean cabin crew arrested in Bali over drug possession

The 42-year-old man faces a jail term of up to 15 years if found guilty.

Oct 5, 2016

Indonesian trade value reaches $416 billion in a week

China growth to moderate; East Asia, Pacific resilient: World Bank

China growth to moderate with economy rebalancing towards consumption, services and higher-value-added activities.

Oct 5, 2016

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