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Southeast Asia heat breaches records, prompts gas buying
Bloomberg News, Published on 30/04/2024
» Southeast Asia's severe heat wave is pushing temperatures and power demand to new records, straining grids and prompting traders in the region to bulk up on natural gas cargoes.
Singapore orders Israel to remove 'unacceptable' online post
Bloomberg News, Published on 26/03/2024
» SINGAPORE - Singapore has ordered the Israel Embassy to take down an "insensitive and inappropriate" social media post that could undermine security in the city-state, in the latest test of traditionally warm ties between the two nations.
Malaysia king set to extend powers as 'honorary' police chief
Bloomberg News, Published on 21/03/2024
» KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysia’s government is poised to make King Ibrahim Iskandar the "honorary" head of the police force, a new position that may see the monarch expanding his powers in the Southeast Asian nation.
US, Philippines hold air patrol, drawing China rebuke
Bloomberg News, Published on 20/02/2024
» MANILA - The United States and the Philippines conducted a joint air patrol over areas facing the disputed South China Sea in another display of a stronger defence alliance, drawing China’s rebuke as maritime tensions linger.
Internet startup VNG files to become first Vietnam tech firm to go public in US
Bloomberg News, Published on 24/08/2023
» HANOI - Internet startup VNG Ltd filed for an initial public offering (IPO) in the United States, making it the first Vietnamese technology company to seek a listing in New York and adding to a diversifying roster of companies planning listings as equity markets thaw.
Who Singapore's presidential contenders are
Bloomberg News, Published on 18/08/2023
» Singapore will head for its first contested presidential election in over a decade in an exercise seen to weigh public sentiment at a time when the city-state had been rocked by controversies.
Singapore may consider law to fight cancel culture amid LGBTQIA2S+ rights debate
Bloomberg News, Published on 15/09/2022
» Singapore’s Law Minister said “cancel culture” rules may be included in legislation soon as the government looks to protect residents against online pressure over expressing views on topics including an ongoing debate on LGBTQIA2S+ rights.
Hong Kong bans film over one-second scene showing 2014 protest
Bloomberg News, Published on 12/08/2022
» Hong Kong censors have banned an award-winning animation from being shown over a one-second scene depicting the 2014 pro-democracy protests, local media reported, in the latest sign of free speech curbs in the finance hub.
Ukraine latest: US gives additional $400m in military aid
Bloomberg News, Published on 09/07/2022
» The United States announced a new military aid package of about US$400 million that includes high-precision artillery to improving targeting of Russian forces and equipment.
Singapore contentious foreign interference law effective Thursday
Bloomberg News, Published on 06/07/2022
» A controversial Singapore law that aims to prevent foreign entities or individuals from influencing politics in the country will come into effect from Thursday.