Asia

First Singaporean jailed for financing terrorism

SINGAPORE, Oct 18 (NNN-CNA) — A 35-year-old Singaporean man was sentenced to 30 months’ jail for financing terrorism after he…

Jokowi To Announce New Cabinet After Swearing-In On Sunday

JAKARTA, Oct 18 (NNN-Bernama) — Indonesian President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) will announce his new Cabinet after he is sworn-in as…

Malaysia’s Upin & Ipin : Keris Siamang Tunggal Listed For 2020 Oscar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysian popular animated film Upin & Ipin: Keris Siamang Tunggal produced by Les’ Copaque…

Death toll from Philippine earthquake rises to 5

MANILA, Oct 18 (NNN-XINHUA) — The death toll from the 6.3-magnitude earthquake that struck North Cotabato province in southern Philippines on Wednesday has climbed to…

Saudi company signs MoU for investing $2.5b in Bangladesh power sector

DHAKA, Oct 18 (NNN-BSS) — Saudi Arabia (KSA) based company, ACWA Power signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for investing…

Mongolia Issues Postal Stamp Marking Anniversary Of Ties With China

ULAN BATOR, Oct 17 (NNN-MONGOLIA WEB) – The Mongol Post issued a stamp to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the…

Philippines Earthquake Death Toll Rises To Four

MANILA, Oct 17 (NNN-PNA) – At least four people were killed and dozens injured, when a magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck…

Iran Vows Harsh Response To Oil Tanker Attackers

TEHRAN, Oct 17 (NNN-IRNA) – The secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, said on Wednesday that, Iran will give…

Indonesia, S.Korea Conclude Talks On Bilateral Trade Deal

JAKARTA, Oct 17 (NNN-ANTARA) – Indonesia and South Korea announced here, the conclusion of talks on a bilateral trade deal…

Philippine Security Forces Rescue Female Hostage In Southern Philippines

MANILA, Oct 17 (NNN-PNA) – The Philippine security forces, rescued a Filipino female teacher, in the southern Philippines, after 20…