Chinese frigates dock at Yangon 

China’s Navy is hoping to extend its links with Myanmar. Source: Wikimedia   Two naval vessels from China have arrived in Yangon for a five-day visit...

Human remains found at Plain of Jars

The Plain of Jars, Laos. Source: Wikimedia Excavations on the mysterious Plain of Jars in Laos may have finally provided an answer to what the...

Freeport boss in Papua quits

Freeport’s controversial copper mine in Papua, Indonesia. Source: Wikimedia Chappy Hakim, the chief executive of mining giant Freeport-McMoran in Indonesia, has stepped down after the...

S’pore to freeze car numbers 

Singapore, one of the most expensive places in the world to buy a car, has announced it will enforce a growth cap on the...

Tankers collide off Singapore 

Two oil tankers collided about 1 nautical mile south of Tuas Extension off the coast of Singapore yesterday (Tuesday), causing a liquefied butane gas...

Malaysia ready to hit EU with sanctions over palm oil

Malaysia says it will look to take retaliation against exports from the European Union if the bloc phases out palm biodiesel. "Malaysia will combat the...

Philippines looks to buy Russian nuclear ship

A copy of Russia's controversial floating nuclear power station could power remote Philippine islands, according to Manila’s trade secretary, Ramon Lopez. Philippine’s president, Rodrigo Duterte,...
Marijuana plant (Michael Fischer/Pexels)

Marijuana Farming in Malaysia Seeks Legalization

Malaysian Muda founder hopes for the legalization of marijuana farming for economic and health reasons. Marijuana has a bad reputation for its harmful effects...
The Philippines is advocating the treaty to help preserve marine biodiversity which will benefit other countries.

Philippines Advocates Treaty to Preserve Marine Biodiversity

The advocated international agreement will provide environmental impact perspectives to preserve marine biodiversity.  It will likewise authorize the partaking of marine genetic resources between...

Cambodia blocks Asean statement

Disunity rules at Asean. Source: YouTube Asean has failed to agree on maritime disputes in the South China Sea after the Cambodia delegation blocked any...

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Singapore Airlines is offering free unlimited WiFi to its passengers as long as they are registered members of KrisFlyer rewards programme.

Singapore Airlines Offer Passengers with Free Unlimited WiFi

The advent of technology maximises its potential in every way, anywhere, and at any time. Singapore Airlines takes advantage of it and offers passengers...
The Philippines and Thailand are experiencing a downturn in smartphone shipments due to macroeconomic pressure.

Philippines, Thailand Experience Decline in Smartphone Shipments

More than four years have passed since the pandemic struck, but most South East Asian countries are still struggling to revive its economy. Countries,...
Western car and battery makers are eyeing Indonesian nickel for manufacturing electric vehicle batteries.

Will Indonesian Nickel Suffice Western Auto and Battery Makers’ Demand?

For the past several decades, metal companies have created stainless steel out of nickel mined from the Philippines or Russia. These are usually molten...