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.
Google’s first data centres in Asia ‘up and running’
Internet giant Google has opened its first ever data centres in Asia. The firm said that the centres will help provide users with faster and “more reliable” access to its tools and services.
Thailand’s Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra dissolves parliament and calls general election
Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has announced she is to dissolve the lower house of parliament and call elections
Lull in Thai anti-government protests as king turns 86
There was a lull in anti-government protests in Bangkok on Thursday as Thailand’s king turned 86.
