Pandemic likely tipped Indonesia into first recession since 1998: Reuters poll, Asia News,JAKARTA – Indonesia’s assumed entry into its first economic recession since the 1998 Asian financial crisis will probably be confirmed by third quarter gross domestic product data (GDP) being released later thi
Indonesia suspends infrastructure projects after string of accidents , Asia News,JAKARTA – Indonesia suspended on Tuesday the construction of elevated infrastructure projects, including rail and roads, after a series of accidents raised questions about the safety of a government drive to upgrade tra
Man in Turkey arrested after puppy dies from having paws and tail cut off, World News,ANKARA – Turkish police have arrested a man suspected of torturing a puppy after shocking images emerged online of the maimed animal in a case that has outraged the country and grabbed the political agenda ahead of
Olympic Games: Brisbane wins IOC board's approval, moving closer to landing 2032 Games, World News,The Australian city of Brisbane moved closer to landing the 2032 Olympics on Thursday (June 10) after winning the approval of the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) executive board and the ch
Myanmar's ousted leader Suu Kyi gets 4-year jail term in trial: Source, Asia News,Myanmar's ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi received a four-year jail term on Monday (Dec 6) on charges of incitement and violations of a law on natural disasters, a source familiar with the proceedings said. Th
Disney completes US$71 billion acquisition of Fox, Business Wires News,Fox Corp debuted on the Nasdaq on Tuesday, marking a new phase for billionaire Rupert Murdoch's media business after the $71 billion (S$96 billion) sale of Twenty-First Century Fox Inc's film and television assets to Wa
Man arrested for climbing onto track to retrieve mobile phone at Jurong East MRT station, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A man has been arrested for climbing onto the track at Jurong East MRT station on Tuesday night (July 6) to retrieve his mobile phone. An oncoming train had to make an emergency stop,
How cryptocurrencies can replace other pay options, Digital News,Cryptocurrencies live in a volatile, roller-coaster world, which Facebook is seeking to change with its new Libra digital money. The new digital currency will be overseen by a nonprofit association and backed with real assets to serve
PS VR 2 confirmed for PS5 and will come with new controllers, Digital News,Out of nowhere PlayStation has announced the arrival of a new PlayStation VR 2 device. Sadly it won’t arrive in 2021. Considering that many gamers are still waiting for the PS5 console, makes this piece of news harder to swal
Christine Lagarde resigns as IMF chief, starting race for her successor, World News,WASHINGTON – International Monetary Fund (IMF) chief Christine Lagarde submitted her resignation from the global crisis lender on Tuesday (July 16), citing more clarity about her nomination to lead the European Centr
