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24th April, 2013
Singapore cartoonist arrested for sedition: lawyer
A Singaporean cartoonist has been arrested for alleged sedition over a satirical comic strip on his Facebook page.
A Singaporean cartoonist has been arrested for alleged sedition over a satirical comic strip on his Facebook page.
20th February, 2013
Cobra Gold 2013
Cobra Gold 2013 is a joint, multi-national military exercise that focuses on maintaining and improving military-to-military relationships among nations
Cobra Gold 2013 is a joint, multi-national military exercise that focuses on maintaining and improving military-to-military relationships among nations
6th February, 2013
Preparing for Lunar New Year
A look at how these places prepare for the longest and most important celebration on the Chinese calendar.
A look at how these places prepare for the longest and most important celebration on the Chinese calendar.
21st January, 2013
Events within Southeast Asia
A view of the events that are happening in countries within the Southeast Asia region.
A view of the events that are happening in countries within the Southeast Asia region.
28th December, 2012
Indian gang-rape student ‘fighting for her life’: hospital
“The patient is currently struggling against the odds, and fighting for her life,” said Kelvin Loh, chief executive officer of Mount Elizabeth Hospital.
“The patient is currently struggling against the odds, and fighting for her life,” said Kelvin Loh, chief executive officer of Mount Elizabeth Hospital.
21st December, 2012
Singaporeans glummer than Afghans, Iraqis
“When you run a country like a business instead of a country, what do you expect.?”
“When you run a country like a business instead of a country, what do you expect.?”
29th November, 2012
Japanese Couture fashion show
Models present creations by Japanese designer Yumi Katsura during the Japanese Couture fashion show in Singapore.
Models present creations by Japanese designer Yumi Katsura during the Japanese Couture fashion show in Singapore.
29th October, 2012
Facebook used to kidnap and rape in Indonesia
The 27 Facebook-related abductions reported to the commission this year in Indonesia have already exceed 18 similar cases it received in all of 2011.
The 27 Facebook-related abductions reported to the commission this year in Indonesia have already exceed 18 similar cases it received in all of 2011.
13th September, 2012
Casinos to increase tourism in Asia
The casino projects are part of a casino building boom rolling across Asia, where governments are trying to develop their tourism markets to capture increasingly…
The casino projects are part of a casino building boom rolling across Asia, where governments are trying to develop their tourism markets to capture increasingly…
26th July, 2012
Facebook’s Saverin 8th on Singapore rich list
Saverin, 30, was criticised for giving up his US citizenship ahead of the social networking site's stock market debut in May.
Saverin, 30, was criticised for giving up his US citizenship ahead of the social networking site's stock market debut in May.
11th July, 2012
Singapore PM urges India to push reforms
“India has transformed over the last two decades... liberalisation does benefit its people,” said Lee.
“India has transformed over the last two decades... liberalisation does benefit its people,” said Lee.
29th June, 2012
US exempts China, Singapore from Iran sanctions
The US exempted China and Singapore from sanctions over purchases of oil from Iran hours before a deadline.
The US exempted China and Singapore from sanctions over purchases of oil from Iran hours before a deadline.
5th June, 2012
New Singapore carrier uses iPads to cut fuel cost
"The reasons for using iPads for in-flight is that they are lighter than the traditional inflight entertainment systems and hence saves on fuel"
"The reasons for using iPads for in-flight is that they are lighter than the traditional inflight entertainment systems and hence saves on fuel"
4th June, 2012
Pakistan State Oil cuts spot gasoline import volumes
PSOl has purchased less gasoline spot volumes than what it had tendered for due to high prices, industry sources said.
PSOl has purchased less gasoline spot volumes than what it had tendered for due to high prices, industry sources said.
2nd June, 2012
US to shift majority of warships to Asia: Panetta
The US will shift the majority of its naval fleet to the Pacific by 2020 as part of a new strategic focus on Asia, said Panetta.
The US will shift the majority of its naval fleet to the Pacific by 2020 as part of a new strategic focus on Asia, said Panetta.
11th April, 2012
India, Pakistan rice supplies to ease food inflation fears
A rebound in rice supply from India and Pakistan this year will calm fears over food inflation faced by poor nations.
A rebound in rice supply from India and Pakistan this year will calm fears over food inflation faced by poor nations.
10th April, 2012
Asian markets mixed on China, US data
Asian markets were mixed after the holidays, as investors digested weak US jobs data and concerns over the global economy.
Asian markets were mixed after the holidays, as investors digested weak US jobs data and concerns over the global economy.
3rd April, 2012
The globe in snapshots
Presenting to you a mix of super-modernity, revolution and glimpses of rustic life from around the world. – Photos by Agencies…
Presenting to you a mix of super-modernity, revolution and glimpses of rustic life from around the world. – Photos by Agencies…
28th March, 2012
Indonesia’s Batam island dreams of transforming
Indonesia's Batam island, an industrial zone with dreams of transforming into a major tourist destination.
Indonesia's Batam island, an industrial zone with dreams of transforming into a major tourist destination.
28th March, 2012
Asian markets mostly off after weak Wall St lead
HONG KONG: Asian markets mostly edged lower Wednesday following a slip on Wall Street and on profit-taking after the previous day’s strong showing. While there…
HONG KONG: Asian markets mostly edged lower Wednesday following a slip on Wall Street and on profit-taking after the previous day’s strong showing. While there…
