Media NGO calls for Myanmar reform
The Daily Eleven is one of a new breed of independent newspapers operating from within the country. Source: Asean Economist
The US-based press-freedom organisation, the...
Singapore aims to become cybersecurity hub
Singapore has called on cybersecurity firms to open offices in the city-state to take advantage of its technical prowess, skilled workforce and international networks.
National...
Singapore hopes to harness sun
Singapore’s Powering the Future study is examining how to boost solar energy production from the current 2 per cent of power that currently comes...
No Zika link to Brazil: govt
Bedok in Singapore is one of the Zika hotspots. Source: Wikimedia
The Zika virus that sparked the recent outbreak in Singapore was not imported from...
Junta bans exiled critics
Thailand’s junta has announced a ban on all online interaction with three exiled critics.
The Digital Economy and Society Ministry said citizens could be prosecuted...
Singapore holds hacker ‘bug bounty’
HackerOne, a security platform run by "white hat” or ethical hackers, says it will work with the Government Technology Agency of Singapore (GovTech) and...
Singapore Airshow sales fall from 2014
Boeing's 787-9 Dreamliner. Source: Wikimedia
Airbus and Boeing announced that only modest aircraft deals were secured at the Singapore Airshow 2016, suggesting demand has fallen...
Junta asks Google to block content
Thailand’s King Bhumibol Adulyadej during a 1970s documentary. Source: YouTube
Bangkok’s junta has met Google bosses amid growing calls from royalists to arrest those who insult...
Singapore passes divisive ‘fake news’ law
After a heated debate, Singapore's parliament has passed its controversial "anti-fake news" bill despite concerns over free speech and abuse of power.
Ministers have been...
Driverless buses get 2022 target
Driverless buses are due to be used in “quiet” Singaporean streets from 2022, the Lion City’s transport minister has announced.
The government also unveiled plans...
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Trade war prompts US firms to set sights on Thailand
Companies in the United States are transferring their operations to Southeast Asia—particularly Thailand—having suffered from more than a year of trade dispute between the...
Indonesia reports trade surplus
Indonesia posted a surprise trade surplus last month, beating forecasts of a deficit.
Imports fell more sharply than exports amid feeble global and domestic...
Malaysian government to bail out pilgrimage fund for RM10.3 billion
The government of Malaysia will bear an RM10.3 billion ($2.48 billion) premium to restore the financial health of Lembaga Tabung Haji (LTH) as part...