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Two dead in shootout between Philippine police, narcotics agentsTwo dead in shootout between Philippine police, narcotics agents

Two dead in shootout between Philippine police, narcotics agents

After a bungled trapping operation outside a busy shopping center in Metro Manila, two Philippine police officers were killed and…

February 25, 2021
Singapore could expand progressive wage model to retail sectorSingapore could expand progressive wage model to retail sector

Singapore could expand progressive wage model to retail sector

SINGAPORE: On Tuesday, Senior State Minister for Manpower Zaqy Mohamad declared that Singapore is considering a progressive wage model for…

February 24, 2021
Singapore prepares the company quarantine bubble for in-person meetingsSingapore prepares the company quarantine bubble for in-person meetings

Singapore prepares the company quarantine bubble for in-person meetings

SINGAPORE - Without fear of spreading the coronavirus, Singapore has been testing a 'bubble' business hotel that will allow quarantined…

February 23, 2021
Hong Kong-Singapore travel bubble talks go onHong Kong-Singapore travel bubble talks go on

Hong Kong-Singapore travel bubble talks go on

The Hong Kong and Singapore governments are continuing negotiations about a quarantine-free travel bubble between the two cities that was…

February 22, 2021
Indonesia Leading ASEAN Coup push against MyanmarIndonesia Leading ASEAN Coup push against Myanmar

Indonesia Leading ASEAN Coup push against Myanmar

Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi is spearheading an effort to get the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) more involved…

February 20, 2021
ASEAN reported: Flex muscles on global dumping of wasteASEAN reported: Flex muscles on global dumping of waste

ASEAN reported: Flex muscles on global dumping of waste

Malaysia and the Philippines Civil Society Organizations encourage the 10 Member States of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)…

February 19, 2021
Singapore is receiving the first shipment of the COVID-19 Moderna vaccineSingapore is receiving the first shipment of the COVID-19 Moderna vaccine

Singapore is receiving the first shipment of the COVID-19 Moderna vaccine

SINGAPORE: On Wednesday (Feb 17), Singapore received the first shipment of Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine, two weeks after the authorities approved…

February 18, 2021
ASEAN can play a discrete role in helping Myanmar to return to stability: Vivian BalakrishnananASEAN can play a discrete role in helping Myanmar to return to stability: Vivian Balakrishnanan

ASEAN can play a discrete role in helping Myanmar to return to stability: Vivian Balakrishnanan

The ASEAN states, including Singapore, have intensively discussed the political crisis in Myanmar and can play a discreet role in…

February 17, 2021
Singaporean wife, British man, pleads guilty after he violates stay-home notice to meet her at the hotelSingaporean wife, British man, pleads guilty after he violates stay-home notice to meet her at the hotel

Singaporean wife, British man, pleads guilty after he violates stay-home notice to meet her at the hotel

SINGAPORE: On Monday (Feb 15), a British national and his Singaporean wife pleaded guilty to unlawfully spending time together in…

February 16, 2021
Despite the Covid-19 pandemic, exports from six Asean countries are falling just 2.2pc, data showsDespite the Covid-19 pandemic, exports from six Asean countries are falling just 2.2pc, data shows

Despite the Covid-19 pandemic, exports from six Asean countries are falling just 2.2pc, data shows

HANOI, Feb 15 — In 2020, exports from six Southeast Asian countries dropped by 2.2 percent from a year earlier…

February 15, 2021