Thai PM to take over defence portfolio in new Cabinet
Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn officially endorsed Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha’s Cabinet, paving the way for a return to civilian rule…
Singapore, US armies conduct Exercise Tiger Balm
The Singapore Army has embarked on an exercise with its US counterpart. Known as Exercise Tiger Balm, it is the…
Proportion of people suffering from depression hits 10-year high: Hong Kong survey
The proportion of people suffering from depression and having suicidal thoughts has hit a 10-year high because of the current…
Singapore, Kenya sign MOU on fintech
Singapore and Kenya signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen cooperation in financial technologies (fintech). The move was to…
Are floating cities an option to tackle space crunch in Singapore?
Floating cities could soon become a reality as planners try to come up with innovative ways to battle the space…
Malaysian Parliament approves bill to lower voting age to 18
In a landmark move, Malaysia amended the Federal Constitution to lower the voting age from 21 to 18. The bill…
117 EVA flights cancelled as flight attendants go on strike
Taiwan’s EVA Air has cancelled 117 flights following a strike which began on June 20, after a collapse in talks…
Suspected arson attack at Japan animation studio KyoAni
A fire broke out at the Kyoto Animation studio in Japan on Thursday (Jul 18), leaving at least 24 people…
EU foreign ministers hold talks on Iran nuclear deal
European Union foreign ministers are in Brussels to figure out ways to initiate a dialogue between the US and Iran,…
Dr Mahathir publicly backs Huawei, bucking global trend set by US
At a conference in Tokyo, Dr Mahathir Mohamad said that Malaysia is “too small to have an effect on a…
Accountants have important role in fight against cybercrime: Josephine Teo
Second Minister for Home Affairs Josephine Teo, speaking at a forensics and cybersecurity forum on July 18, said accountants had…
EVA Air strike enters sixth day
EVA Air’s strike, Taiwan’s biggest in terms of scale, has entered its sixth day. So far, more than 200 flights…
India votes: PM Narendra Modi on track for historic landslide win in general election
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on track for a historic landslide win in the country’s general election, according to…
Singapore, Philippines mark 50 years of diplomatic ties with tree planting ceremony
Singapore and the Philippines marked 50 years of diplomatic ties with a tree planting ceremony on Jul 17. Subscribe to…
Trade tensions between Japan and South Korea on the rise
Trade tensions are mounting between Japan and South Korea, after Seoul denied reports that it was trading a restricted chemical…
Philippines' top senator dismisses Iceland's bid for UN probe into drug war
The Philippines’ top senator Vicente Sotto has dismissed Iceland’s bid for a United Nations probe into Philippines’ drug war. Subscribe…
Sri Lanka blocks Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram after anti-Muslim riots
Sri Lanka has once again blocked Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram among other social media platforms, after anti-Muslim riots broke out…
Digital tax on tech giants to be discussed at G7 meeting in France
The question of how to tax digital giants like Google and Facebook will dominate talks at a G7 meeting on…
New private home sales in Singapore up nearly 26% in June
In Singapore, new private home sales for June rose by almost 26 per cent from a year ago, as 821…
Cristiano Ronaldo visits Singapore primary school
Juventus star striker Cristiano Ronaldo surprised Yumin and Chongzheng primary school students on Thursday (Jul 4) with a special visit.…
Huawei calls on US to lift export restrictions
Huawei’s charman Liang Hua called on Washington to lift export restrictions that had put his company on a security blacklist.…
New measures to curb number of foreigners borrowing from moneylenders
Authorities are introducing new measures to curb the rising number of foreigners borrowing from moneylenders. Subscribe to our channel here:…
Civic groups in South Korea call for boycott of Japanese goods
Civic groups in South Korea are calling for a boycott of Japanese goods. This comes after Japan’s new restrictions on…
Six killed after freak storm in northern Greece
Six tourists, including two children, have been killed after a freak storm in northern Greece. At least 100 others were…
Japan plans to expand S Korea export restrictions: Reports
The trade row between South Korea and Japan is set to deepen further. This is amid reports that Japan is…
Malaysian police arrest 6 over gay sex video
Malaysian police have arrested six people over a gay sex video scandal that has implicated a federal minister and sparked…
Man dies after falling several storeys at Ngee Ann City
A man died after falling from a height at Ngee Ann City on Sunday afternoon (Jul 14), leaving bloodstains in…
Japan-South Korea trade row could escalate into trade war: Expert
South Korean trade officials met Japanese representatives on July 12 for their first face-to-face talks over an ongoing trade dispute.…
Hong Kong protesters rally outside West Kowloon station
Protesters amass outside West Kowloon train station in Hong Kong, in a rally against the controversial extradition Bill. (Video: Dakki…
Observer on the Arakan Army in Myanmar
On Jul 10, Singapore announced that several Myanmar nationals would be deported over their links with a terror group. They…
Bloodstains at Ngee Ann City after man falls from a height
A man died after falling from a height at Ngee Ann City on Sunday afternoon (Jul 14), leaving bloodstains in…
Asia Tonight: News in brief Jun 25
News Briefs on Asia Tonight, Jun 25: – Seven charged over collapsed building in Cambodia – India police arrest 11…
Protestors clash with police in the town of Sha Tin, Hong Kong
Police and protesters clashed again in Hong Kong on Sunday (Jul 14) as unrest caused by a widely-loathed plan to…
German makes final pledges to secure job as first female EU chief
A conservative German could become the first woman to take the European Union’s (EU’s) top job. The European Parliament would…
Huawei to invest US$3.1 billion in Italy
Huawei announced it will invest US$3.1 billion in Italy over three years as it looked to expand its business across…
This year's NDP to feature 10 short films, 8 animations
This year’s National Day Parade (NDP) will feature 10 short films and eight animations. Filmmaker Royston Tan is this year’s…
US plans military coalition to safeguard waters off Iran, Yemen
The US was looking to form a military coalition to safeguard strategic trade routes in the waters off Iran and…
Iran denies blocking passage of British oil tanker
Iran has denied it tried to stop a British oil tanker from passing through the strategic Strait of Hormuz. Its…
Singapore Tonight: Business news in brief June 28
Business Briefs on Singapore Tonight, June 28: – Li & Fung sells 21.7 percent of its logistics unit to Temasek…
Philippines faces call for UN investigation into drug war killings
More than two dozen countries have formally called for a United Nations investigation into Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s war on…
Singapore is not expecting recession as there are still areas of strength: Heng Swee Keat
Singapore Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat said the government was not expecting a recession despite the country’s slowest gross…
Monsoon floods kill over 100 in India, Nepal
Torrential rains and floods left a trail of destruction in South Asia. More than 100 people were dead and millions…
Hong Kong students stage sit-in protest against Carrie Lam
Students at the University of Hong Kong staged a sit-in protesting the administration of Chief Executive Carrie Lam. They also…
Singapore to deport Myanmar nationals linked to Arakan Army
Several Myanmar nationals were to be deported from Singapore over their links with a terrorist group in their country. The…
US-China trade war: South Korea confirms talks with Washington on Huawei
South Korea has confirmed it is in talks with Washington regarding Huawei, amid reports that the US is lobbying Seoul…
Orchard Towers death: Murder charges withdrawn for 3 suspects
Three suspects who were initially charged with the murder of a 31-year-old man at Orchard Towers have had those charges…
Consumer confidence in Hong Kong affected by protests over extradition bill
In Hong Kong, weeks of protests against a controversial extradition bill has affected consumer confidence in the city. While official…
Huawei ban threatens wireless service in rural America
The Trump administration’s ban on Chinese tech giant Huawei was expected to hit rural America hard. Phone service providers across…
China urges US to 'immediately cancel' arms sale to Taiwan
China has called for an arms deal between the US and Taiwan to be cancelled “immediately”, after the US State…
Scientists in Singapore complete DNA study on Peranakans
Scientists in Singapore have completed a DNA study on the Peranakan community as part of a project to help find…
China to impose sanctions on US firms providing arms to Taiwan
China said it would impose sanctions on US firms that sell arms to Taiwan. The announcement came after Washington approved…
Thai king endorses PM Prayut's new Cabinet
Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn endorsed Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha’s Cabinet, paving the way for a return to civilian rule after…
Asia Tonight: Business news in brief June 24
Business Briefs on Asia Tonight, June 24: – Coca-Cola and Chinese dairy firm Mengniu sign US$3-billion Olympic deal – 1MDB…
Taiwan's KMT nominates Kaohsiung mayor Han Kuo-yu as presidential candidate
Taiwan’s main opposition KMT has nominated Kaohsiung mayor Han Kuo-yu as its presidential candidate. He was chosen after the KMT…
Singapore Tonight: Business news in brief Jun 25
Business Briefs on Singapore Tonight, Jun 25: – Malaysia Airlines must keep identity as national carrier if it is sold:…
Asia Tonight: Business news in brief Jun 27
Business Briefs on Asia Tonight, Jun 27: – Game console manufacturers Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo join forces to oppose tariffs…
Asia Tonight: Business news in brief Jul 11
Business Briefs on Asia Tonight, Jul 11 : – Indonesia to build 7km bridge linking Batam and Bintan islands –…
Google warns of US national security risks from Huawei ban: Report
Google has warned that if Washington moves ahead with its sweeping ban on Huawei Technologies, it risks compromising national security.…
Asia Tonight: Business news in brief Jun 27
Business Briefs on Asia Tonight, Jun 27: – Singapore Airlines and Malaysia Airlines sign MOU to boost cooperation – Ride-hailing…
Hong Kong protesters gather at Sha Tin to protest against extradition Bill
Tens of thousands of Hong Kong people rallied for a second day on Sunday (Jul 14) in an area popular…