Ronaldo pips Messi to Ballon d’Or award
Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo has won the 2013 FIFA Ballon d’Or, claiming the award for the second time in his career.
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.
