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An employee of Kookmin Bank walks out of the bank's branch office in Seoul

Why Korea's biggest bank wants to open branch in Philippines?

As Philippine-Korea relations continue to flourish with hundreds of thousands of Koreans visiting Philippines yearly, Korea's biggest bank, KB Kookmin Bank has filed an application with the Philippine Central Bank to open its first branch in the country.

Nov 27, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

Chinese couple apologise for taking toilet seat from Japan hotel room

'Toilet revolution' begins in China's largest lake in Qinghai province

A portion of the investment is being used to install 13 environmentally friendly toilets and 11 unisex toilets.

Nov 27, 2017

By IANS

Latest on Bali volcano: All you need to know

Volcanic eruptions on the Indonesian resort island of Bali has prompted officials to cancel flights, with authorities raising the alert to the highest level on Monday.

Nov 27, 2017

By Aastha Agnihotri

Flights cancelled due to Mount Agung volcano eruption

Singapore Airlines has posted required details on their website, regarding flight cancellation and rescheduling updates.

Nov 26, 2017

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

An interior view of Al Rawdah mosque is seen after an explosion

Egypt mosque attack kills 305: Twitter reacts with #PrayforEgypt

Till now none of the terror organs has taken the responsibility for the attack.

Nov 26, 2017

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Emmerson Mnangagwa sworn in as Zimbabwe president

Meet 'the Crocodile' Emmerson Mnangagwa, new Zimbabwe President

Widely known as "the Crocodile", Mnangagwa was a key Mugabe confidant for decades until they fell out due to the presidential ambitions of former first lady Grace Mugabe.

Nov 26, 2017

By Staff Reporter

India remembers 26/11 victims of Mumbai terrorist attacks; Big B, TV anchors join

26/11 remembered in India with Big B Amitabh Bachchan leading the ninth anniversary of the worst terrorist attack India's commercial capital Mumbai faced in its history.

Nov 26, 2017

By IANS

What we know about the deadly Egyptian mosque attack so far

Egypt mosque attack toll reaches 305, more than 128 injured, memorial to come up at spot

In Paris, the Eiffel Tower went dark to honour victims of the attack. In England's second largest city, The Library of Birmingham was lit up in the colors of Egypt's flag. In Canada's most populous city, Toronto, the CN Tower was also lit to honour of the victims

Nov 25, 2017

By IANS

grab-driver-faces-jail-time-sexual-assault

Singapore: GrabCar driver faces 16 months jail time for sexual assault

On September 23, 2016, Ng Seng Chye transported her passenger to her home where he took advantage of her while she was asleep as he could not wake her up.

Nov 25, 2017

By Mario Manlupig, Jr

Singapore's Orchard Road takes on Tokyo's world-famous Shibuya crossing

Singapore to conduct a month-long pilot of its own Shibuya Crossing along Orchard Road starting December 16.

Nov 25, 2017

By Mario Manlupig, Jr

Duterte orders Philippines Police to kill idiots who resist arrest

Is Philippines prepared for another war after victory against ISIS?

Is the Philippine ready to launch another fierce battle with another revolutionary organization after crushing at least 800 ISIS-linked terrorists in the five-month-long battle in Marawi City?

Nov 25, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

This Japanese firm wants you to marry anime 'wives'

Gatebox is embracing the future and recognizing marriages between men and their anime "waifus" or wife.

Nov 24, 2017

By Aastha Agnihotri

Philippines President Duterte sings love song at Trumps request

Why is Philippines still a preferred investment destination for Japan?

Japan still considers the Philippines as one of its favoured business destinations, particularly in the expansion plans of Japanese business firms to establish new factories and operations.

Nov 24, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

Thousands flee amidst military claim of stability in Philippines

How Filipino police foil terror attack in southern Philippines?

The Philippine police foiled that could be the biggest bloody bomb attack this quarter in ISULAN town in the province of Sultan Kudarat, when police detonated a bomb during the culmination program of the town's grand festival on Wednesday night.

Nov 23, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

Singapore Tourism eyes "smarter" hotels with facial recognition at check-in

The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) on Thursday announced a raft of initiatives that focuses on business transformation, job redesign and a shift towards smart hotels.

Nov 23, 2017

By Aastha Agnihotri

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