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Obama's Vietnam visit: Human rights, arms embargo and China strategy in play

The US has long said any move to ease the embargo further will depend on Hanoi's progress in human rights.

May 12, 2016

Magnitude 5.8 earthquake strikes off Taiwan's Yilan county

Local media say one person in Taipei was injured a tile that fell off a building hit him.

May 12, 2016

MH370 search, MH370 debris in mozambique

MH370: More pieces of debris linked to missing flight but mystery remains

Experts have said it was not clear if the relatives of the MH370 victims will accept the new finding

May 12, 2016

Currency fluctuation, Trustwave buy drag Singtel profits

Singtel CEO Chua Sock Koong says company worked with its regional associates to navigate a shift from voice to data,

May 12, 2016

Fullerton eyes S$300 million IPO to drive regional expansion

Fullerton Health shares will be priced in line with competitors IHH and RMG, according to sources.

May 11, 2016

Singapore: Medical Council punishes doctor for not giving leave to worker with broken hand

Inquiry finds the doctor at the Raffles hospital "disregarded the patient's wellbeing".

May 11, 2016

Bangladesh hangs top Jamaat leader Motiur Nizami for 1971 war crimes

Nizami was hanged shortly after midnight and the body was taken to Pabna for burial.

May 11, 2016

Noble Group looks to raise $2.5 billion to refinance debt

Noble Group agrees $3 billion in credit as share bloodbath continues – Report

The new funds will be used to refinance and combine two existing loans.

May 10, 2016

Who is Geraldine Roman, Philippines politician

Who is Geraldine Roman, first transgender politician to enter Philippines Congress?

Roman, 49, hails from a powerful political family and her mother was a member of parliament in the Philippines.

May 10, 2016

Indonesian maid arrested after Singapore baby strangled to death

The child's grandparents talk about the troubles their son and daughter-in-law have been going through.

May 10, 2016

Singapore crime

Manny Pacquiao kidnap threat: Police arrest suspects as boxing star continues Senate campaign

PH election news: Manny Pacquiao close to winning Senate seat, latest data shows

Pacquiao is placed ninth in the list of senatorial candidates with the highest votes so far.

May 10, 2016

N.Korea leader Kim vows nuclear restraint

N. Korea party meet ends adding just more power to Kim's limitless powers

Pyongyang vows to expand the country's nuclear and missile arsenal in violation of the UN sanctions.

May 10, 2016

Rodrigo Duterte wins Philippines presidential elections - poll monitor

'It's with humility, extreme humility, that I accept this, the mandate of the people'

May 10, 2016

Philippines election: Duterte keeps clear lead over Grace Poe in heated four-way race

Duterte takes clear lead in Philippines elections; Grace Poe at third place

Where to check for latest lead positions in Philippines presidential elections

May 9, 2016

Bukit Batok by-election: Multi-pronged fight looms a SDP seeks alliance

Bukit Batok results: Sample count to give early indication around 9 pm

The early indication of who might have won the contest is expected to be released around 9.30 pm.

May 7, 2016

grace poe takes poll lead in philippines elections

Grace Poe in last-ditch appeal; says will mend economy and unify country

Grace Poe says she will put Philippines on par with other developed countries of Asia.

May 7, 2016

Chinese group HNA 'in talks' to buy controlling stake in Singapore's CWT

Sources familiar with the deal told the agency the deal could be announced as early as next week.

May 7, 2016

North Korea to hold Workers Party Congress after 36 years: What to expect?

North Korea trumpets nuclear, missile technology feats as rare party congress starts

The Party congress will "unveil the brilliant blueprint to bring forward the final victory of our revolution" state media says.

May 6, 2016

Russian orchestra performs at Palmyra amphitheatre destroyed by Isis

Russian President Vladimir Putin says the concert is a surprise, adding that terrorism needs to be wiped out.

May 6, 2016

Philippines: Duterte surges ahead with 7-point lead, Grace Poe slips

As per the latest opinion survey, Duterte has taken a clear lead over nearest rival Senator Grace Poe.

May 6, 2016

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