SINGAPORE BANK ROBBERY: Suspected Canadian man arrested in Thailand
[Strait Times] BANGKOK/SINGAPORE – The Standard Chartered Bank robbery suspect currently detained in Bangkok was found with a notebook detailing plans for him to escape Read more
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Gunmen open fire on Bangladesh mosque during Eid prayers
[CNN] Gunmen have opened fire at a Bangladesh mosque, killing one policeman and injuring at least five others, during an Eid congregation on Thursday. More Read more
Brexit: Singapore bank suspends London property loans amidst uncertainties
(Channel News Asia) SINGAPORE: United Overseas Bank (UOB), Singapore’s third-largest lender, has suspended its loans programme for London properties in the wake of uncertainties caused Read more
Thailand to close Koh Tachai island over tourism damage
[BBC] Thai authorities are set to close the island of Koh Tachai, saying heavy tourism is negatively affecting natural resources and the environment. The island, Read more
Four Singaporeans nabbed in New Zealand following a massive drug bust on gangs
[TODAY Singapore] GISBORNE (New Zealand) — Four Singaporeans have been arrested and charged in New Zealand following a major drug bust in Gisborne, a city Read more
Taiwanese Scammers deported from Kenya, suspected of fraud in China
[Reuters] A group of Taiwanese deported from Kenya to China after being acquitted in a cyber crime case are wanted for suspected fraud in China, Read more