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Moody's changes outlook on Indonesian banking system from stable to positive

Moody's assessment of Indonesia's banking system is based on five factors.

Jun 13, 2017

By Ushar Daniele

Vietnam dredges on disputed reef in South China Sea

Artists, surfers raise Philippines flag in South China Sea

These people are members of Dakila and they travelled to Greenspace Liwa beach in Zambales to hold the flag raising ceremony.

Jun 13, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

Philippine troops rescue Filipino ship captain abducted by militants

Philippines: Communist rebels condemn ISIS attack in Marawi

The on-going three week-long battle in Marawi has already claimed more than 200 lives and also destroyed establishments

Jun 13, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

Indonesia seizes more than 208,000 lobster eggs smuggled to Singapore

The authorities say the state could have had a loss of US$2.4 million if the smuggling attempt had been successful.

Jun 12, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore arrests first woman for radicalism under Internal Security Act

The 22-year-old infant-care assistant was planning to join Islamic State and was actively making her way to Syria, with her young child.

Jun 12, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

China confirms second human bird flu infection; stops poultry sales

China: Authorities confirm 37 human deaths from bird flu in May

The authorities say 72 cases of human infection cases from H7N9 bird flu were reported during May.

Jun 12, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Typhoon Merbok approaches: Hong Kong braces itself for torrential rainfall, strong winds

The Hong Kong Observatory issued the Strong Wind Signal No. 3, its second-lowest warning.

Jun 12, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

U.S. joins battle as Philippines takes losses in besieged city

Philippines: Duterte thankful for US force's assistance in Marawi conflict

According to a US official, US special forces are providing aerial surveillance and electronic eavesdropping and communications assistance.

Jun 12, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

Isle of Wight Festival 2017: Thousands of music fans enjoyed the first major festival of summer [PHOTOS]

In this gallery, IBTimes Singapore has brought you a series of images from the Isle of Wight Festival 2017.

Jun 12, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Blasts rock besieged city as Philippines marks Independence day

Rescue workers, soldiers and firemen sang the national anthem and listened to speeches as three OV-10 attack aircraft darted through the cloudy sky.

Jun 12, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

WATCH: Dramatic Japan highway crash kills 62-year-old driver, injures 45

The police are investigating the cause of the accident.

Jun 11, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Father's Day 2017: Top 10 best messages to share with your dad

IBTimes Singapore has compiled a list of 10 best Father's Day messages which can be dedicated to fathers around the world.

Jun 11, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Philippines: Huge rally against Martial Law set on Independence Day

Critics also said that Martial law will just allow law authorities and state-sponsored vigilantes to resort to extrajudicial killings.

Jun 11, 2017

By Noel Tarrazona

Father's Day 2017: When and why is it celebrated ?

Father's Day is celebrated every year on third Sunday in June and this year it falls on June 18.

Jun 11, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Malaysian storekeeper jailed six months for molesting seven-year-old girl

Singapore: Police arrest 13 suspects for gang-related activities at funeral

The authorities say that they are trying to identify and arrest more suspects.

Jun 11, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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