Thai protesters start Bangkok ‘shutdown’ in bid to topple PM
Thousands of anti-government protesters set up blockades at several major intersections in Bangkok on Monday as they sought to cripple Thailand’s capital.
China 2013 trade passes US$4 trillion
China's annual trade in goods passed the $4 trillion mark for the first time in 2013, official data showed on Friday, confirming its position as the world's biggest trading nation.
Dollar Breaks ¥110 for First Time in 6 Years
The dollar broke the ¥110 barrier for the first time in more than six years on Oct 1st, following a string of generally upbeat US data and expectations of more Bank of Japan monetary easing.
2 arrested in rare case of kidnapping in Singapore
Suspects of the Singapore kidnapping case were detained within 12 hours of report, 79-year-old woman returned safely; Initial demand of S$20m ransom reduced to S$2m, money recovered.
Free Wi-Fi at 28 MRT stations from mid-2014
From the middle of 2014, commuters at 28 MRT station platforms across Singapore will enjoy free Wi-Fi connection.
Nok Air and Scoot to set up low cost airline
Thailand’s Nok Air and Singapore’s Scoot have announced plans to set up a new low cost airline in the Asia-Pacific region.
North Korea marks second anniversary of Kim Jong-il’s death
North Korea is marking the second anniversary of the death of leader Kim Jong-il, who ruled the country for almost two decades.
China lands Jade Rabbit rover on moon
China has become only the third country to complete a rover landing – the first for 37 years – on the moon: its Jade Rabbit rover managed the first “soft landing” since 1976.
