Singapore seeks to serve as hub between China and ASEAN
Singapore wants to ride on China’s growth by serving as a hub between the economic powerhouse and ASEAN. Health Minister…
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Filipinos pay final respects to Former President Aquino
Over the weekend, Filipinos paid their last respects to former President Noynoy Aquino. On Saturday, PNoy was laid to rest…
Bukit Batok interchange accident: Bus driver arrested for rash act causing grievous hurt
A 65-year-old bus driver has been arrested for a rash act causing grievous hurt after the bus accident at Bukit…
More PH ballers join Japan basketball league teams
At first, it was just Thirdy Ravena. But now, more Filipino basketball players have decided to hit the hard courts…
COVID-19: More cities in Asia impose tougher virus curbs as cases spike
Thailand is mixing up its vaccine strategy to boost protection against COVID-19, as it grapples with surging new infections. It…
Afghan forces plan counteroffensive in northern provinces after Taliban gains ground
Afghan government forces are planning a counteroffensive in the country’s north after losing ground to the Taliban. The militant group…
Small-scale pilot to bring in construction, marine and process workers from India in July
A few hundred workers from India will be brought into Singapore under a trial by the construction, marine and process…
Pakistan to implement new curriculum to tackle high levels of illiteracy
Pakistan is preparing to roll out education reforms to tackle high levels of illiteracy. Barely 60% of those aged above…
World’s tallest sand sculpture built in Denmark
The world’s tallest sandcastle has been built in Denmark. The 21-metre sculpture has broken the previous record by more than…
Oil hits multi-year highs after OPEC+ talks collapse
Oil prices have jumped to their highest in years after OPEC+ abandoned talks to discuss lifting output. On July 6,…