SINGAPORE: Investments in diamond
As investors seek alternative investments, one asset class that growing in demand, is diamonds. Transactions for the gem are rising in Asia, Central Europe and … source
11 Oct 2013: Interview with Dr Leong Chan-Hoong
Getting women and permanent residents on board for National Service? Dr Leong Chan-Hoong from the Institute of Policy Studies joins us to discuss the way … source
Fighting Escalates in Eastern Ukraine: VICE News Capsule, January 26
The VICE News Capsule is a news roundup that looks beyond the headlines. Today: Shelling kills dozens of civilians in eastern Ukrainian city of Mariupol, … source
Pakistan’s “Edward Scissorhands” eyes world record
Sadiq Ali is a Pakistani hair stylist who uses, not one, but 11 pairs of scissors at the same time and he is now aspiring to cut a dash in…
North Korea: willing to meet Trump despite canceled summit
Kim Kye Gwan, a top official at North Korea’s Foreign Ministry, said Trump’s decision to cancel the talks ran counter to the global community’s wishes for peace on the Korean…
MALAYSIA: Tourism campaign to boost economy
Malaysia has kicked off a major year-long tourism campaign – themed “Celebrating 1-Malaysia, Truly Asia”. It aims to pull in 28 million visitors this year. source
SINGAPORE: Major 3D printing technology tradeshow opens
A major 3D printing technology tradeshow has opened in Singapore — a first for the country. Organisers said the event features 10 exhibitors from four countries. source
How to get to North Korea’s nuclear site
The journalists — including a CNN crew — are leaving from Wonsan, a port city on North Korea’s east coast, where they landed Tuesday after catching a specially-chartered plane from…
VICE News Daily: Turkey’s War on Press Freedom
The VICE News Capsule is a daily news roundup that looks beyond the headlines. Today: WWII bomb forces evacuation of the German city of Cologne, Chinese … source
Channel NewsAsia’s revamp to better “Understand Asia”
Channel NewsAsia kicked off a major relaunch on 21 January 2013 with an “expanded coverage.” That means more “original content” for you, the viewer. source