Philippines: Peace talks with separatist rebels worry Duterte

Duterte said that he is becoming pessimistic with the peace talks because aside from the rift, series of lingering conflicts have adversely affected development efforts in some areas in Mindanao.

May 6, 2017

Philippines: 150 houses destroyed in Dasmarinas city fire

The BFP urges the public to turn off their air conditioner units, flat iron, television, radio sets and other appliances when they get out of the house.

May 6, 2017

40 Abu Sayyaf members surrendered since January 2017

Both the Armed Forces of the Philippines and Duterte vowed to eradicate the ASG by June 2017.

May 6, 2017

Two Singaporeans killed in car crash in New Zealand

The accident took place on State Highway 1, south of Dunsandel, a township about 40 km south of Christchurch.

May 6, 2017

Singapore: 3.7 kg of heroin, cannabis seized at Woodlands Checkpoint; 3 Malaysians arrested

Under the Misuse of Drugs Act, the suspects might face the death penalty if more than 15g of diamorphine or pure heroin is trafficked.

May 6, 2017

Japan, China to hold finance talks amid concerns over protectionism policy

The Japanese Finance Ministry officials say the senior finance officials from both countries will also hold a separate round of talks.

May 6, 2017

Singapore police arrest 2 suspects for sending threatening letters to PM Lee, DPM Tharman

The police say a number of handwritten letters, mobile phones, laptop, envelopes and hell notes were seized following their arrest.

May 6, 2017

India: Supreme Court grants death sentence to 2012 Delhi gang rape case convicts

Nirbhaya died in a Singapore hospital after 13 days of the rape, leaving millions in shock.

May 5, 2017

Singapore police busts 'High-class' Russian vice ring, 4 foreign women arrested

A 39-year-old suspect will be charged on Saturday under the Women's Charter, while investigations are going on for the other three suspects.

May 5, 2017

Indonesia pushes to slash port dwelling time and cost

Indonesia's president Jokowi Widodo has requested for the "dwelling time" to be slashed again from three days to two days.

May 5, 2017

Strong Antarctic mountain winds: Shocking images of melting ice shelves and glaciers of the South Pole [PHOTOS]

A recent study reveals that warm winds pouring down the sides of the mountain range are melting ice sheets up to 100 kilometres away.

May 5, 2017

Filipinos want death penalty restored, says survey

Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte has been pushing for the death penalty bill as rape and drug trafficking incidents have increased in the country.

May 5, 2017

Abu Sayyaf member on special mission killed in central Philippines

The deceased has been identified as Saad Samad Kimir also known as Abu Saad.

May 5, 2017

Tillerson urges ASEAN ministers to cut N Korea funding, minimise diplomatic ties

Reports say all ASEAN members have diplomatic relations with North Korea and five have embassies there.

May 5, 2017

Philippines eyes VFA with China for joint military drills; US treaty likely to hinder process

However, Philippines already has an existing Mutual Defense Treaty with the US which states that both the countries are supposed to assist each other.

May 5, 2017