LGBT men from Chechnya arrested and tortured because of their sexuality

Two men from Chechnya said they were detained by police and subjected to torture and beatings because they were homosexual, which is considered a crime by some in their deeply conservative region of Russia. 

Jun 17, 2017

After decades of accusations, Bill Cosby awaits verdict in sexual assault case

After decades of accusations, dozens of alleged sex crime victims await Bill Cosbys verdict in the sexual assault case Constand v. Cosby. 

Jun 17, 2017

Singapore's largest bus maker to foray into Myanmar with $30m facility

Singapore SC Auto will be setting up a $30 million facility in Yangon, Myanmar with the help of International Enterprise (IE) Singapore.

Jun 16, 2017

Singapore banks still top most valuable brands list this year

Brand Finance CEO David Haigh noted that there have been aggressive moves from banks lately, particularly in mergers and acquisitions.

Jun 16, 2017

Tigerair to operate under Scoot brand starting July 25

The integrated Scoot fleet will comprise Boeing 787 Dreamliner and Airbus A320-family aircraft.

Jun 16, 2017

​Singapore non-oil domestic exports extend declines in May

Analysts at UOB said the two consecutive months of contraction in Singapore NODX have alarmed market watchers since it was growing at an average growth of 14% over the 5 months prior.

Jun 16, 2017

GE CEO Jeff Immelt steps down

General Electrics Jeff Immelt, CEO since 2001, is stepping down. He will be replaced by John Flannery, who is currently the president of GE Healthcare.

Jun 13, 2017

Malaysia: Boustead Plantations looks ahead of dwindling crude oil prices, aims at boosting efficiency

The group expects a larger CPO production from next month spanning to early next year with the group posting a surge in its revenue.

Jun 13, 2017

Singapore: Retail sales continue growth in April, inching up 2.6%

Optical goods & books, computer & telecommunications equipment, recreational goods, and supermarkets reflected growths of 0.5 percent to 3.8 percent.

Jun 12, 2017

PropNex forms Singapore's largest property agency with DWG

According to the group, the merger will push PropNex's number of salespersons close to 7,000, with 1,071 coming from DWG.

Jun 12, 2017

Garuda Indonesia soars above challenges, gears up for growth

Antara News quoted Garuda Indonesia President Director, Pahala N Mansury, saying that the airline would focus on performance improvement.

Jun 12, 2017

Malaysia: Sapura Energy earns 'outperform' call following contracts worth RM879m

Sapura Energy was given an "outperform" call with a target price of RM2.08.

Jun 9, 2017

Conservatives lose overall majority as UK election results in hung parliament

British Prime Minister Theresa May has suffered an embarrassing setback as her Conservative Party has lost their overall majority off the back of a close general election, resulting in a hung parliament. Whilst the Conservatives hold the most seats, they do not have enough to establish outright control.

Jun 9, 2017

Singapore inks deal with Myanmar to boost partnerships for firms

The deal was signed by IE Singapore's Assistant Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Tan Soon Kim and MIC's Secretary U Aung Naing Oo.

Jun 8, 2017

Malaysian palm oil giant suspends CEO and CFO, probe launched over PwC findings

In a statement issued to Bursa Malaysia, the company said it could continue its business as usual.

Jun 6, 2017