Body of missing French tourist found in Nepal

Melanie Guerin's body was sent for an autopsy to Kathmandu in order to find out the cause of her death.

Aug 20, 2016

5.3 magnitude earthquake hits off north-eastern Japan

The buildings in Tokyo were shaken by the jolt, but there were no reports of damages or injuries.

Aug 20, 2016

Thailand: Detainees are not involved in deadly tourist resort blasts, say police

Thai deputy national police spokesman Kissana Phatanacharoen says only one warrant of arrest was issued for a suspect in connection with the attacks.

Aug 20, 2016

China holds naval drills in Sea of Japan amid mounting tensions

Japanese media reports that Beijing has built a dock for its warships at a site, which Japan is developing as a military base.

Aug 20, 2016

Philippines receives first Japanese coast guard vessel

BRP Tubbataha is the first of 10 Philippine coast guard ships being built in Japan and supported by Japanese aid.

Aug 18, 2016

5.7 magnitude earthquake rocks Australia tourist towns; no threat of tsunami

USGS says the epicenter was about 54 kilometres off Bowen in Queensland state.

Aug 18, 2016

Philippines: President Duterte willing to face probe into drug killings

Senator Leila de Lima, the head of the Senate panel on justice and human rights, will open a public inquiry into drug-related killings next week.

Aug 18, 2016

Singtel to buy S$2.5 billion worth of shares in InTouch, Bharti from Temasek

The deal is expected to be completed by December.

Aug 18, 2016

Singapore: Police arrest teen for allegedly vandalising national flags and emblems

The residents of Parkstone Drive, Goodman Road and Crescent Road were among those people who complained about such incidents.

Aug 17, 2016

Philippines: Indonesian crewman escapes from Abu Sayyaf militants after death threats

Mohammad Safyan escapes by swimming out to sea after the extremists threatened to cut his head off.

Aug 17, 2016

Malaysian oil tanker carrying 900,000 litres of diesel hijacked

The MMEA director-general Ahmad Puzi Ab Kahar says the ship is believed to be in the waters off Batam, Indonesia.

Aug 17, 2016

Singapore exports decline 10.6% in July, demand remains weak

The International Enterprise (IE) Singapore report shows that NODX were affected by a decline in both electronic and non-electronic exports.

Aug 17, 2016

Japan, China and South Korea to hold meetings over disputes next week

The foreign ministers are expected to discuss regional issues and disputes in the upcoming meeting.

Aug 17, 2016

Thailand court issues arrest warrant for second suspect in deadly tourist town blasts

Defence Minister Prawit Wongsuwan says that southern insurgents might have been hired to carry out the dead bomb attacks.

Aug 16, 2016

Malaysia: Penang police receive noise pollution complaints caused by Pokemon Go players

Strict parameters set for Pokemon Go players to avoid unwanted situations.

Aug 16, 2016

President Widodo says Indonesia actively involved in resolving South China Sea conflicts

Joko Widodo says the nation will continue to push for peaceful resolutions to international conflicts.

Aug 16, 2016

China launches first ever hack-proof quantum communications satellite

This latest programme is of immense priority to establish China as a space power.

Aug 16, 2016

Thailand: Military helicopter crashes due to bad weather, five dead

Authorities say poor visibility due to the weather might have caused the crash.

Aug 16, 2016

Singapore congratulates India on its 70th Independence Day

PM Lee says he is looking forward to meeting Modi during his visit to India in October and explore new avenues of cooperation.

Aug 16, 2016

Sales of new private homes in Singapore rises

The Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) data shows 1,091 units were sold in July.

Aug 15, 2016