Retiring Temasek CEO Ho Ching to join Temasek Trust board, take over as chairman
From April 1, she succeeds Mr S. Dhanabalan, who will remain on the board and be designated chairman emeritus.
China ready to export supersonic cruise missile
The submarine launched supersonic cruise missile system is one of its mightiest weapons.
Philippines falls at bottom in COVID-19 resilience report
Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia and Vietnam also rank at the bottom in the Bloomberg list.
Afghans set up government in exile
A number of former Afghan officials, who fled the country along with President Ashraf Ghani after the Taliban takeover last month, have formed the government.
Japan’s ruling party kingmaker Nikai kept cards close to his chest
Secretary General Toshihiro Nikai's tenure has been the longest in the party's history.
South Korea’s military unveils plans for AI-powered, agile Army
The Army said it will employ artificial intelligence-powered drones to facilitate decision-making on the battlefield
World Bank says Delta variant slowing economic growth in East Asia & Pacific
Growth forecasts have been downgraded for most countries, says the Bank.
Draft of Japan’s cybersecurity strategy names China, Russia and North Korea as a threat
The New Cybersecurity Strategy also includes cooperation with the United States, Australia, India and Asean.
Majority of Filipinos say Duterte VP bid violates Constitution
Less than 40 per cent of those polled want him to run in the next elections.
NK fires missile, blames US ‘hostile policy’
Pyongyang fired the short-range missile just minutes before North Korea’s ambassador to the UN urged the US to drop its “hostile policy” at the UN.