Indonesia’s export ban: Edible oil supply crunch has begun
About half of the cooking oil used in Bangladeshi kitchens is palm oil, 80 percent of which comes from Indonesia.
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Lies spreading unchecked as TikTok becomes battlefield for Philippines election candidates
TikTok videos could make or break a candidate’s narrative and branding — or even invent new “truths.”
Ruling State Administration Council calls for peace talks with rebels in Myanmar
SAC chief Min Aung Hlaing called for representatives to register by May 9, saying that he would meet them personally.
Palm oil crisis shakes up Indonesia’s politics, global supplies
Indonesia is the world's largest producer, accounting for more than half of the world's palm oil supply. China and India are among major importers of Indonesia’s palm oil.
Myanmar’s Suu Kyi awaits verdict in first corruption case
The deposed leader faces 15 years in prison if the verdict goes against her.
Breakthrough in Pakistan-IMF bailout talks as $8 billion package approved
Subject to the final modalities, the IMF has also agreed that the program will be extended by another nine months to one year.
Myanmar activists raising millions via Singapore to fight junta
The money is being channelled towards humanitarian aid as well as Myanmar's shadow National Unity Government and armed groups.
As Duterte action awaited on Vape Bill, experts paint grim scenario for Philippines youth
If the pending vape bill is passed into law, the number of youth using e-cigarettes or vape is seen to increase, according to experts.
Pharma giant Sanofi breaks ground on $638m vaccine facility in S’pore
SanofI is among the major global players that have announced in recent years plans to conduct vaccine-related activities in Singapore.
10 dead after riot in M’sia immigration detention centre causes massive prison break
The riot, which began as a protest around 5am on Wednesday (April 20) by around 650 Rohingya detainees, quickly got out of control.