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'Descendants of the Sun' drama stars to wed in Oct
Published on 05/07/2017
» SEOUL - South Korean soap opera fans across Asia and beyond woke up on Wednesday to the surprise announcement by stars Song Joong-ki and Song Hye-kyo that they will get married in October, despite their having flatly denied rumours of an off-screen romance.
2 Vietnamese hostages found beheaded in Philippines
Published on 05/07/2017
» MANILA - The bodies and severed heads of two Vietnamese sailors abducted last year by Abu Sayyaf militants in the southern Philippines were found on Wednesday, a military official said.
Tender for Singapore-Malaysia rail due in late 2018
Kyodo News, Published on 05/07/2017
» SINGAPORE - Singapore and Malaysia aim to award the tender for the development of a high-speed rail linking them in December next year, according to company officials who attended an industry briefing organised by authorities from the two countries on Wednesday.
Strong potential for luxury senior housing market
Published on 05/07/2017
» As Thailand is becoming an ageing society, more senior housing projects by both government bodies and private developers are rising across the country. While most of these projects are aimed at accommodating aging Thai population, luxury senior housing developments in the country's resort destinations are growing in number to cater mainly foreigners and affluent Thais, according to international property consultant JLL.
Reform body votes for tight social media censorship
Published on 05/07/2017
» The junta's chief reform body has voted almost unanimously for a complicated set of stringent restrictions including mandatory fingerprint and face scanning even to buy time to use a mobile phone.
North Korea says tested missile can reach America
Associated Press, Published on 05/07/2017
» SEOUL - North Korea on Tuesday claimed it successfully test-launched its first intercontinental ballistic missile, a potential game-changing development in what may be the world's most dangerous nuclear standoff.
World champion Sagan ejected from Tour de France after crash
Associated Press, Published on 05/07/2017
» VITTEL, FRANCE - World champion Peter Sagan was kicked out of the Tour de France on Tuesday after sending Mark Cavendish crashing in a hectic finale to the fourth stage, sending shockwaves through the three-week cycling extravaganza.
Activists say women's rights under threat
News, Post Reporters, Published on 05/07/2017
» The protection of women's rights has worsened under this government, activists say, citing the latest migrant regulations and the treatment of ethnic groups.
Labour law hiatus sparks abuse fears
News, Post Reporters, Published on 05/07/2017
» State agencies have been ordered to refrain from abusing their power following Tuesday's invocation of a special order under Section 44 to allow a 180-day reprieve for people involved in the employment of unregistered migrant workers.
Overseas news media back self-regulation
News, Published on 05/07/2017
» Civil society needs to be involved in the self-regulatory mechanism of the media since public participation will strengthen the mechanism said media self-regulation experts.