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Aung San Suu Kyi Moved to Unknown Location Amid Heat Wave: The unexpected relocation was attributed to a heat wave, and came as the military government is facing ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/17/world/asia/suu-kyi-moved-junta-myanmar.html
‘Perfect landing spot.’ Apple plans to spend more in Vietnam as it looks beyond China
cnn.com/2024/04/18/tech/apple-vietnam-supply-chain-china/
China claims South China Sea deal with Philippines' Duterte: BEIJING -- China and the Philippines entered a "gentleman's agreement" to avoid ...
asia.nikkei.com/Politics/International-relations/South-China-Sea/China-claims-South-China-Sea-deal-with-Philippines-Duterte
Philippines says decision to strengthen ties with Japan, US a 'sovereign choice': The Philippines' decision to ramp up ties with Japan and the United States is a ...
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Chinese foreign minister criticizes US role in Gaza talks during visit to Indonesia
apnews.com/article/china-indonesia-wang-yi-marsudi-gaza-3d248aca60a471bbb4990e61ceb4967e
Selangor Perikatan Nasional chief Azmin Ali has accused DAP of playing “dirty money politics” in Kuala Kubu Baharu (KKB) amid the upcoming by-election on May ... Show more www.malaysiakini.com/news/702843
Jokowi asks China to help build transport new Indonesian capital: JAKARTA -- Indonesian President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo met Chinese Foreign Minister ...
asia.nikkei.com/Politics/International-relations/Jokowi-asks-China-to-help-build-transport-new-Indonesian-capital
What it’s like to be made redundant by the Ministry of Education: I was one of hundreds of people who lost my government job this week. Here's exactly how ...
thespinoff.co.nz/politics/18-04-2024/what-its-like-to-be-made-redundant-by-the-ministry-of-education
PM Lee Hsien Loong received the Temasek Sword - the Singapore Police Force’s highest honour - at a ceremonial Dining-In at the Senior Police Officers’ Mess on ... Show more
Bersih has urged all court proceedings involving former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak's bid to be held under house arrest to be made public rather than in ... Show more www.malaysiakini.com/news/702801
USC canceling Muslim valedictorian's speech inflames tensions on campus: University of Southern California students said their hopes were dashed this week when ...
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/usc-canceling-muslim-valedictorians-speech-inflames-tensions-campus-rcna148110
Quick Glance: USC Valedictorian Criticizes School For Cancelling Her Speech
- USC announced Asna Tabassum as the Class of 2024 valedictorian, but the school canceled her speech.
- The cancellation was due to security concerns related to social media and the conflict in the Middle East.
- Tabassum criticized the university for the decision and felt disappointed.
- The school will not select a replacement for Tabassum at the main graduation ceremony.
Philippines Inflation May Breach 2%-4% Target in 2Q, Francis Dakila Jr. Says: The Philippine central bank is committed to maintaining price stability as risks to ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-17/philippine-central-bank-s-dakila-sees-upside-risks-to-inflation
Timeline: What happened to Audrey Fang, the S’porean who was found dead in south-east Spain
straitstimes.com/singapore/timeline-missing-singaporean-woman-found-with-stab-wounds-in-spain
Indonesia closes airport in Manado due to volcano eruption, ministry says: Indonesia closed the Sam Ratulangi airport in Manado, North Sulawesi ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/indonesia-closes-airport-manado-due-volcano-eruption-ministry-says-2024-04-18/
In a rebel-held Myanmar town, fragile unity pushes junta to the brink: MYAWADDY, Myanmar: Myawaddy, a critical trading post in Myanmar that rebel forces seized ...
channelnewsasia.com/asia/myanmar-rebel-town-fragile-unity-junta-4274296
Singapore Prime Minister Lee’s Scorecard: A Look at the Numbers: Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, who’s set a May 15 date for passing the baton to his ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-16/singapore-prime-minister-lee-s-scorecard-a-look-at-the-numbers
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Quick Glance: Lawrence Wong to Assume Singapore Prime Ministership from Lee Hsien Loong on May 15
- On May 15, Lawrence Wong will officially become the Prime Minister of Singapore, succeeding Lee Hsien Loong.
- Wong garnered unanimous support from PAP MPs and will be sworn in at 8:00 pm on May 15, 2024 at the Istana.
- The leadership transition began two years ago when Wong was named as the leader of the PAP's 4G team.
- Wong will be Singapore's fourth Prime Minister, emphasizing commitment to creating a bright future for the nation with his team.
When Mariana Ubisi went into labor in South Africa in 1994, millions were queuing in the election that would bring Nelson Mandela to power ... Show more www.reuters.com/world/africa/man-named-vote-will-cast-ballot-change-south-africa-2024-04-18/
Apple CEO says company is 'looking at' manufacturing in Indonesia: Apple CEO Tim Cook said the company is “looking at” manufacturing in Indonesia as he met with ...
apnews.com/article/indonesia-apple-tim-cook-jokowi-supply-chain-64670d385fdde4643429b2e76fdb951f
Ethnic Mon groups announce anti-junta alliance in southern Myanmar: The Mon State Revolutionary Force and Mon State Defense Force were formed after the 2021 coup ...
rfa.org/english/news/myanmar/mon-groups-alliance-04172024161315.html
Malaysia’s billion-dollar 5G roll-out stumbles as deal breaks down between powerful telcos, state-owned operator
channelnewsasia.com/asia/malaysia-5g-deal-telcos-dnb-digital-nasional-berhad-4271661
Vietnam mounts $24B for bank embroiled in giant fraud: Documents: Vietnam has mounted an 'unprecedented' rescue of Saigon Joint Stock Commercial Bank (SCB) ...
dailysabah.com/business/economy/vietnam-mounts-24b-for-bank-embroiled-in-giant-fraud-documents
UAE rains: 3 Filipinos die in floods, top Philippine official confirms - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/uae/uae-rains-3-filipinos-die-in-floods-top-philippine-official-confirms
Quick Glance: Fatal Consequences: Filipinos Lose Lives in Heavy Rain in UAE
- Following the intense rainfall that hit the UAE on April 16, a top Filipino labor official in Manila confirmed the death of three Filipinos on Thursday.
- Assurances were provided to the public by the Philippine Consulate General in Dubai regarding the implementation of all necessary measures to support affected Filipinos.
- Efforts are being made to establish close coordination with authorities to ensure the acquisition of accurate and updated information for providing urgent assistance to compatriots affected by extreme weather conditions.
- Collaboration with Filipino community organizations in Dubai is being actively pursued by the Consulate to aid those impacted, including coordination with Dubai airport authorities to address stranded passengers due to flight cancellations.
Qatar 're-evaluating' mediator role in Israel-Gaza ceasefire talks: Qatar’s prime minister said that the country is re-evaluating its role as a mediator between ...
itv.com/news/2024-04-18/qatar-re-evaluating-mediator-role-in-israel-gaza-ceasefire-talks
More damage control than deterrence in death sentence for Vietnam’s $12 billion fraudster
rfa.org/english/commentaries/vietnam-corruption-lan-04162024145901.html
The Attorney-General's Chamber (AGC) and MACC must be held accountable over the AG’s decision to seek a discharge not amounting to an acquittal (DNAA) in Ahmad ... Show more www.malaysiakini.com/news/702817
Thailand, New Zealand to Resume Direct Flights, Elevate Ties: Thailand and New Zealand have agreed to resume direct flights after the pandemic shut air ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-17/thailand-new-zealand-to-resume-direct-flights-elevate-ties
President Widodo urges Apple CEO to open manufacturing facility in Indonesia: JAKARTA: Indonesian President Joko Widodo on Wednesday met the head of tech giant ...
arabnews.com/node/2494676/world
New twist in Najib’s bid to serve jail term at home as two ministers dispute claims over supposed royal order
channelnewsasia.com/asia/najib-house-arrest-jail-1mdb-ahmad-zahid-tengku-zafrul-4272521
Putrajaya’s plan to introduce a flexible account for Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) members to withdraw a part of their monthly contributions ... Show more www.malaysiakini.com/news/702673
Nguyen James Han, an American citizen who is a member of California-based Provisional National Government of #Vietnam stand trial before a court in Ho Chi Minh ... Show more
Chinese warships at Cambodian base for months, CSIS analysis shows: SYDNEY -- Two Chinese warships have been present at Cambodia's Ream Naval Base for much ...
asia.nikkei.com/Politics/International-relations/Chinese-warships-at-Cambodian-base-for-months-CSIS-analysis-shows
Paid articlePaid Apple to spend $340 million to renovate, expand Ang Mo Kio campus: The expanded campus will allow the tech giant to add hundreds of new roles here.
straitstimes.com/tech/apple-to-spend-340-million-to-renovate-expand-ang-mo-kio-campus
US-Japan-Philippines trilateral gives Manila a fighting chance: In an unprecedented move with big regional implications, US President Joe Biden hosted a ...
asiatimes.com/2024/04/us-japan-philippines-trilateral-gives-manila-a-fighting-chance/
Philippines, New Zealand to Boost Trade, Maritime Security Ties: The Philippines and New Zealand agreed to elevate bilateral ties and cooperate on maritime ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-18/philippines-new-zealand-to-boost-trade-maritime-security-ties
Myanmar Military Releases Over 3,000 Prisoners in Thingyan Amnesty: Among those released was Dr. Hkalam Samson, a prominent Kachin Christian leader ...
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YOURSAY | The great royal addendum mystery in Najib's house arrest: 'There are a lot of questions that remain unanswered.'
malaysiakini.com/news/702763
Marina Bay Sands sees profit surge 51.5% to $811.4 million in Q1 on tourism boom: Its revenue rose 36.8 per cent to US$1.16 billion from US$848 million a year ...
straitstimes.com/business/companies-markets/marina-bay-sands-sees-profit-surge-515-to-812-million-in-the-first-quarter-of-2024
Singapore Non-Oil Domestic Exports Slump More Than Expected: Non-oil domestic exports from the Southeast Asian trading hub slid 20.7% from a year earlier last ...
wsj.com/economy/trade/singapore-non-oil-domestic-exports-slump-more-than-expected-06be1ea1
Saudi private sector workers soar to 11.2 million: Over 28,000 Saudis joined employment for 1st time in March
gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/saudi-private-sector-workers-soar-to-112-million-1.102223143
Jokowi-Megawati rift may hinder Prabowo’s efforts to include PDI-P in his govt: JAKARTA: The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) has shown no ...
thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2024/04/18/jokowi-megawati-rift-may-hinder-prabowos-efforts-to-include-pdi-p-in-his-govt
JUST IN: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. instructs MMDA and LGUs to give e-bike and e-trike riders “grace period” to comply with the vehicle types’ ban on ... Show more www.rappler.com/philippines/
Arakan Army attacks another junta border outpost in western Myanmar: The push in Rakhine state follows an assault on a nearby outpost that caused several hundred ...
rfa.org/english/news/myanmar/arakan-army-border-outpost-attack-04172024171454.html
Want to WFH? Here's how to ask your boss when guidelines for flexi-work requests kick in this December
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/flexible-work-arrangements-how-request-wfh-work-home-4271711
Philippines: Consumers told to conserve energy, here's why: Summer sizzle: Red and yellow alerts up as 19 power plants 'down'
gulfnews.com/world/asia/philippines/philippines-consumers-told-to-conserve-energy-heres-why-1.1713358662697
Will Move Forward join Thailand's graveyard of political parties?: BANGKOK -- When Sitanan Sirisuwa voted for the first time at last May's Thai general ...
asia.nikkei.com/Politics/Will-Move-Forward-join-Thailand-s-graveyard-of-political-parties
Paid articlePaid 5 things to know for April 18: Capitol Hill, Plane safety, Abortion, 911 outages, Volcano eruption
cnn.com/2024/04/18/us/5-things-to-know-for-april-18-capitol-hill-plane-safety-abortion-911-outages-volcano-eruption/
Exclusive: Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank in talks to buy $1.1 bln stake in Indonesian lender, sources say
reuters.com/markets/deals/abu-dhabis-largest-islamic-bank-talks-buy-11-bln-stake-indonesian-lender-sources-2024-04-17/
The Unity Government Leadership Consultative Council meeting agreed that the government must act firmly and not compromise against extreme actions that can ... Show more www.malaysiakini.com/news/702764
Former insurance agent gets 8-year prohibition orders after misappropriating S$117,000
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/former-insurance-agent-prudential-misappropriate-117000-mas-prohibition-orders-4274831
Malaysia is unfazed by China, U.S. semiconductor competition, minister says: Malaysia appears to be benefitting from U.S.-China trade tensions ...
cnbc.com/2024/04/18/malaysia-is-unfazed-by-china-us-chip-competition-minister-says.html
All you need to know about ITE graduates getting funding to pursue their diplomas
straitstimes.com/singapore/all-you-need-to-know-about-ite-graduates-getting-funding-to-pursue-their-diplomas
Education Directorates in governorates to determine mechanism of school duty for tomorrow
timesofoman.com/article/144497-education-directorates-in-governorates-to-determine-mechanism-of-school-duty-for-tomorrow
China's military plans more drills near Myanmar border: China will hold air defence and live-fire drills near its border with Myanmar from Wednesday ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/chinas-military-plans-more-drills-near-myanmar-border-2024-04-17/
Over 100 pro-Palestinian activists arrested from New York’s Columbia University campus in protest reminiscent of Vietnam War demos https://arab.news/bhdxf
Campaign to 'stab' Anwar in KKB polls: Indian voters told to boycott election to give govt a political shivving.
malaysiakini.com/news/702859
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Is it still hot? 🥵 PAGASA warned that some areas in the country may experience an "extreme danger" heat index. #WeatherPatrol
Three OFWs died during the flooding in the UAE, the Department of Migrant Workers said on Thursday, April 18.
Two Filipinas perished due to suffocation inside ... Show more
4-room flat in Queenstown sold for close to $1.24m, setting new resale record: The Housing and Development Board (HDB) resale market in Singapore has ...
asiaone.com/money/4-room-flat-queenstown-sold-close-124m-setting-new-resale-record
Wrestler Sakshi Malik Listed Among 100 Most influential People By Time Magazine | Wrestling News
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Committee that reviews Singapore’s electoral boundaries not yet convened: SINGAPORE: The committee that reviews Singapore’s electoral boundaries has not been ...
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/electoral-boundaries-review-committee-ebrc-not-yet-convened-general-election-4274971
Missing: Singaporean architect who travelled to Spain alone uncontactable since April 10
thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2024/04/17/missing-singaporean-architect-who-travelled-to-spain-alone-uncontactable-since-april-10
Pritam Singh appoints ex-state counsel to defend him in court over his alleged lies to Parliament
straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/pritam-singh-appoints-ex-state-counsel-to-defend-him-in-court-over-his-alleged-lies-to-parliament
Ford recalls over 450,000 vehicles in US for issue that could affect battery, NHTSA says
usatoday.com/story/money/cars/recalls/2024/04/17/ford-recall-bronco-sport-maverick/73352450007/
Does Thailand’s Plan to Finance Its 500 Billion Baht Stimulus Make Sense?: Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin’s government has struggled to fund its massive ...
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Commentary: Nusantara can unlock Indonesia’s maritime potential: Indonesia’s new capital city can increase economic interest in eastern Indonesia and provide an ...
channelnewsasia.com/commentary/indonesia-nusantara-jakarta-prabowo-jokowi-maritime-security-economy-4274981
Indonesia airport near volcano closed after eruptions: Ministry: The nearest Indonesian international airport to a volcano that erupted five times in recent days ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/18/indonesia-airport-near-volcano-closed-after-eruptions-ministry
From Jakarta to Nusantara: Indonesia’s new capital set to welcome first batch of over 10,000 civil servants
channelnewsasia.com/asia/indonesia-jakarta-nusantara-new-capital-welcome-civil-servants-first-batch-4274856
Former Malaysian PM Najib Razak’s bid to serve his remaining jail term at home has taken a dramatic turn of events, with 2 Cabinet ministers now disputing ... Show more
DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke has revealed that his party will set up a Karpal Singh scholarship with an initial annual grant of RM100,000 ... Show more
More than 2.6kg of heroin among drugs worth S$286,000 seized in MacPherson: SINGAPORE: A 45-year-old man was arrested on Wednesday (Apr 17) for suspected drug ...
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/central-narcotics-bureau-singaporean-arrested-drug-trafficking-heroin-cannabis-macpherson-4274836
European stocks suffer worst day in nine months : Strength of US economy prompts investors to scale back expectations for rate cuts
ft.com/content/c6b6b4f7-fb87-40b4-a062-00eef8a8e6fa
Myanmar refugees take shelter in Thailand's Mae Sot: Mae Sot has become an uneasy refuge for Burmese on the run, akin to Cold War-era Berlin or Casablanca.
bbc.com/news/world-asia-68823500
Always knew you had our back: Police thank outgoing PM Lee: PM Lee was presented the Temasek Sword, the highest honour bestowed by the police, on April 17 ...
straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/always-knew-you-had-our-back-police-thank-outgoing-pm-lee
500kg crocodile captured by firemen in Melaka: The saltwater crocodile will be handed over to the Department of Wildlife and National Parks.
straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/500kg-crocodile-captured-by-firemen-in-melaka
When Christopher Luxon was a high-flying, wealthy business executive, he and his wife Amanda wanted their kids to understand poverty as well as privilege so in ... Show more #HeraldPremium
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