Victor Loh

U.S. attacks Venezuela, captures Maduro and his wife; AG Bondi says charges include...

The U.S. conducted a “large scale strike” on Venezuela, President Donald Trump said in a post on social media early Saturday morning.

China factory activity edges up but remains in contraction as fading holiday demand hits services

China’s factory and service gauges stayed below 50, signaling continued contraction.

Air India woes could drag Singapore Airlines’ earnings for years, analysts warn

Singapore Airlines’ quarterly profit slumped as Air India losses and weaker interest income hit results.

China ‘not afraid of trade war,’ accuses U.S. of ‘double standard’ for rare earths retaliation

I wrote this while on “hotseat” duty managing CNBC’s homepage, app front, and mobile push alerts. When flashes appeared on the wires, I immediately checked China’s commerce ministry website for details and quickly wrote up the story.

Hamas releases first Israeli hostages under Trump-brokered ceasefire

This story was initially planned around an interview conducted by our Middle East team with the Iraqi Prime Minister. However, I decided to pivot the focus to the release of the first Israeli hostages captured by Hamas, as it was the more significant development in the news cycle.

Trump calls ‘obliteration’ an accurate description of damage to Iran’s nuclear facilities

I drew on my military experience to write this explainer after the Trump administration disputed reports on the damage assessment of Iran’s nuclear facilities, clarifying what Battle Damage Assessment (BDA) means in military terms.

Trump 2.0 blog: 10% tariffs on China and $500bn AI deal

Donald Trump is back in the White House, and MONIIFY is here for all the fireworks. First up? Executive orders to kick his agenda into high gear.

Asia braces for Trump tariffs: Who wins and who loses?

Asia's economic players-India, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia-could become collateral damage in Donald Trump's tariff wars.

This Indonesian startup raised $14 million a year ago. It's now in trouble: MONIIFY Scoop

Former employees say the Indonesian construction tech venture Gravel has laid off all staff.

India's Ripplr nears $30 million funding round: MONIIFY SCOOP

Logistics startup Ripplr is in the final stages of closing a $30 million equity investment round led by SBI Ventures.

India's data center boom spells big opportunities for the side players

The $$$ flowing into Indian data centers is a tide that will lift all boats, from real estate to power and cooling systems.

Vinning the future: Vingroup bets big on robots

Vingroup, Vietnam's chaebol, launched two robotics subsidiaries recently, signaling its big ambitions in this high-tech space.

VinFast's Indonesian bet: Will it charge ahead or stall?

Vietnam's Vingroup is charging into Indonesia, armed with a fleet of 10,000 VinFast electric taxis and 100,000 charging networks.

Are Southeast Asia's businesses safe from little Marco's big stage?

Donald Trump's win and Marco Rubio's China hawk credentials might make everyone's Christmas shopping a lot pricier next year.

Trump signs order to rewrite crypto rules, build reserves

The US government has about $21 billion worth of crypto assets, according to crypto data platform Arkham Intelligence.

Apple's low on battery as China lights up smartphone sales

Global smartphone sales rose last year, buoyed by demand for cheap but good Chinese brands that stole market share from Apple and Samsung.

Foxconn rival Luxshare enters Indonesia with Apple AirTag plant in Batam

Production is expected to start in 2026, says Investment Minister Rosan Roeslani.

Can angel investors save the day in this funding drought?

Lack of cash going into startups may offer opportunities for those with extra $$$. Enter angel investors, who usually step in to fill the gap.

India's textile industry isn't rattled by Trump tariff threats

Indian textile exporters are feeling confident about their prospects, despite Trump's talk of a 10% tariff on imports.

Tell me, ChatGPT: Who's winning the AI race?

ChatGPT, the OpenAI bot, is streets ahead, but there's competition at every turn.

No Tyme to lose for Southeast Asia's new fintech unicorn

Tyme, the Singapore-based digital bank found its growth and groove in Southeast Asia, and is the latest fintech startup to join the unicorn club.

A hotpot of Chinese F&B brands is hungry for expansion

Chinese restaurants are expanding to new markets in Southeast Asia, the Middle East and Europe as consumer demand falls at home.

SingPost drama shows why whistleblowing matters

The recent corporate drama at Singapore Post made headlines for all the wrong reasons. And it wasn't its first rodeo.

Is investing in Southeast Asia's durians a thorny play?

Depending on who you ask, durian - known as the king of fruits - either smells like heaven or will make you want to 🤮.

Malaysia and Singapore are entering the friend zone with Johor SEZ

A special economic zone created by Singapore and Malaysia aims to create 20,000 skilled jobs in its first five years

China's Oppo is teaching Apple and Google a lesson about Indonesia

Want a piece of the action offered by Indonesia with its population of 280 million? Well, you may want to be more like Oppo.

How GoTo's deal with TikTok turbocharged its fintech business

TikTok's $1.8 billion investment into Tokopedia a year ago has been a gamechanger for Indonesian tech giant GoTo.

UK plans to beef up military deployments in Asia

SINGAPORE - The United Kingdom plans to increase its presence in the contested South China Sea and the Indo-Pacific region, the Royal Air Force Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Sir Mike Wigston said Monday. Speaking on board the Royal Navy's HMS Queen Elizabeth docked in Singapore, Sir Wigston said that there would be a "more regular drumbeat of deployments."

What is a SPAC? | CNBC Explains

Despite a shaky reputation, special purpose acquisition companies are among the hottest stocks of 2020. CNBC's Nessa Anwar explains why investors are buying ...

Too big to fail? What the FTX collapse means for crypto exchanges

The fall of FTX marks one of the most serious problems for crypto to date, with questions now rising about the health of other giants of the industry.

'Quiet quitting' was happening in China before the rest of the world caught on

There are more than 100 million video views with the hashtag “quiet quitting” on the TikTok app. While there is no single definition of quiet quitting, the term doesn’t actually mean giving up your job. It actually means doing what’s required at work and no more. The rejection of hustle culture is happening worldwide, including in China, where the movement started long before it was popularized in the West.

Why retail investing has taken off in the U.S. - but not Europe

European retail investor participation has always been low relative to other advanced economies. Could that change?

Vietnam had zero coronavirus deaths in 2020. Here’s why. | CNBC Reports

Vietnam is among a handful of countries to have reported no fatalities from the coronavirus pandemic. Timothyna Duncan reports on how the country, which shar...

Is a global debt crisis coming? | CNBC Explains

Total worldwide debt is expected to continue growing over the coming months, despite having just climbed to a fresh all-time high. Given the three previous w...

What a future without oil looks like for the Gulf countries | CNBC Explains

Once a region seeing vast flows of wealth due to natural petroleum resources, the market slowdown and plunging oil prices have placed the Gulf Cooperation Council in a position of economic uncertainty.

Bitcoin: From currency of criminals to 'digital gold'

Bitcoin surged to new heights in 2021 as companies like Tesla and Mastercard warmed to crypto. But with regulators circling, the currents ahead are likely choppy.

Can ethereum topple bitcoin as the crypto king?

Ethereum is the world's second-biggest cryptocurrency, and it's giving bitcoin a run for its money.

What you should know before investing in crypto

The crypto ecosystem has expanded significantly in recent years. While institutions such as the IMF are starting to embrace its innovation, they are also calling for investors to exercise caution. So, what is preventing the widespread adoption of cryptocurrencies?

Are Swiss banks in trouble? | CNBC Explains

A global clampdown on tax evasion, led by U.S. law authorities, has transformed the banking industry in Switzerland. Without its famed reputation for secrecy, wealthy foreigners no longer see it as a haven to hide their money. So how have Swiss banks adapted?

Why central banks want to launch digital currencies | CNBC Reports

Interest in bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies may be surging, but central banks don't want to be left behind by financial innovation. In fact, more than 80%...

What is Deutsche Bank? | CNBC Explains

Deutsche Bank is undergoing one of the most dramatic banking overhauls we have seen since the 2007-2008 financial crisis. So why is the lender, which was once touted as Europe's answer to Wall Street's titans, cutting back? CNBC's Timothyna Duncan breaks down the bank's history and its strategies to rebuild.

She founded a unicorn by 30. Now she's taking on the tech giants | Make It International

Melanie Perkins' $3.2 billion design platform, Canva, is one of the world's most valuable female-led start-ups. CNBC Make It's Karen Gilchrist met with the 3...

She's set to become India's first female unicorn founder - and she's only in her 20s | CNBC Make It

27-year-old Ankiti Bose is on course to become India's first female unicorn founder with her near-$1 billion fashion start-up Zilingo.-----Subscribe to us on...

Could this be Southeast Asia's next $1 billion start-up? | CNBC Make It

CNBC Make It's Karen Gilchrist explores how three 30-somethings are using Artificial Intelligence to fuel the rapid growth of their online marketplace, Carou...

Is sustainable investing just a marketing ploy? | CNBC Reports

In recent years, investors have flocked to funds that claim to meet environmental, social and corporate governance standards, or ESG. But are these investmen...

What is the global minimum corporate tax? | CNBC International

The G-7 nations have taken a major step toward global tax reform by agreeing to a minimum corporate tax rate of 15% on multinational companies.

One year on, can GDPR go global? | CNBC Reports

It’s been one year since the EU’s landmark privacy rules called GDPR went into effect. Now other countries, including the U.S., are looking to adopt their own versions of the law. CNBC’s Elizabeth Schulze reports.

Inside Samsung’s global headquarters in South Korea | CNBC Reports

You may know Samsung for its smartphones and household appliances, but how about its insurance arm or holiday resorts? CNBC’s Uptin Saiidi gets a rare look inside the headquarters of one of the world’s largest companies.

The world’s best airport just got even better | CNBC Reports

Singapore’s Changi Airport has been ranked the world’s best for seven years in a row now. But it isn't resting on its laurels, with the opening of a new nearly $1.3 billion “crown jewel” to stay ahead of the competition. CNBC’s Uptin Saiidi takes us inside.

Take a tour inside Tesla’s first Gigafactory | CNBC Reports

Tesla’s Gigafactory in Nevada is expected to be the largest building in the world by footprint once completed. CNBC’s Uptin Saiidi gets a rare look inside what Tesla founder Elon Musk calls, ‘the machine that builds the machine.’

What is a super app, and why haven't they gone global? | CNBC Explains

The super app, synonymous with popular mobile apps like WeChat, Grab, GoTo and Paytm, has enjoyed noteworthy success in Asian countries, but is relatively absent in other markets.

What is Huawei? | CNBC Explains

Huawei is one of China’s most successful global companies. Its technology is used in more than 170 countries, its smartphones rival Samsung and Apple for market share and it’s one of the top corporate 5G developers. However some countries, including the United States, have expressed concerns that the Chinese government could use Huawei’s phones and equipment for spying. CNBC’s Tom Chitty explains.

How do European elections work? | CNBC Explains

Hundreds of millions of citizens are eligible to vote in this year’s European Parliamentary elections. CNBC’s Silvia Amaro explains how voting works across the 28 European countries.

What is Hong Kong's relationship with China? | CNBC Explains

Hong Kong is a special administrative region in China, which means it has the highest degree of autonomy within the country. CNBC's Uptin Saiidi explains how this relationship has come to be and what the future holds.

Why contactless cards haven’t caught on in the U.S. | CNBC Reports

Contactless, or “tap and go,” is an increasingly popular way to pay around the world. But in the U.S., only 3 percent of cards are contactless. Why? CNBC’s Elizabeth Schulze reports.

This invention changed flying forever | CNBC Reports

Just over 100 years ago, the first flight demonstration of autopilot took place in Paris, an innovation that changed the aviation world forever.

What would a second wave look like? | CNBC Explains

Past pandemics have shown that multiple waves of infection are likely and tend to be more severe. Despite warnings from health experts and economists about a...

Why is the dollar so powerful? | CNBC Explains

For more than seven decades, the United States dollar has been the world's reserve currency, with a majority of international transactions using the greenbac...

Who is leading in renewable energy? | CNBC Explains

Around the world, governments are tapping into renewable sources to fuel the growing demand for energy. But as the conversation steers away from the costs of...

The Big Read: From the boondocks to waterfront town, Punggol grapples with growing pains and...

SINGAPORE - Travelling from Sengkang to Punggol should take 20 minutes by bus, but for Ms Denise Wong's husband, the journey home typically lasts an hour.

The Big Read: Despite downsides, heartlanders continue their love affair with shoebox units

SINGAPORE - For six months, Ms Hanna Sim was trying in vain to rent out her one-bedroom apartment at private condominium Kingsford Hillview Peak. Her tenant search ended after her property agent lowered the monthly asking rent from an initial S$2,000 to S$1,750. With a lower rental in

Glitch in bidding platform may have caused COE premiums to dip, say dealers

SINGAPORE - A 20-minute glitch reportedly prevented several dealers from submitting their bids in this week's Certificates of Entitlement (COE) bidding exercise, and could have been a reason why car premiums saw a significant dip. The glitch took place just before bidding closed at 4p

Singapore app, Vietnam-based coder: Companies look abroad for tech manpower needs

SINGAPORE - Faced with an uphill task finding tech developers in Singapore, food and beverage start-up Eatsy turned to Vietnam last November. With the help of Singapore offshoring firm Fetch, Eatsy did not need to navigate Vietnamese laws before gaining access to a team of six develop

Watching from farm to fork: Keeping food in Singapore safe in the global era

SINGAPORE When news of a major tainted meat scandal in Brazil emerged in March alarm bells went off from South Africa to China and Singapore in a sign of how globalised the food supply chain has become.The South American countrys powerhouse meatpacking industry exports to more th

Amid debate about telemedicine, 4 more providers join MOH regulatory initiative

SINGAPORE - Since May this year, elderly and immobile patients of Thye Hua Kwan Moral Society's Day Rehabilitation Centre no longer have to make troublesome trips to the doctor for minor conditions, injuries, and certification for physiotherapy, after the organisation's tie-up with telemed

4th bike-sharing operator targets indiscriminate parking with technology

SINGAPORE - With built-in alarms and Geostation technology, which designates virtual parking areas using radio-frequency identification (RFID), the newest entrant to the bike-sharing market here hopes to curb indiscriminate parking.

New tests useful, but important to maximise diverse attributes, say scholars and public servants

SINGAPORE - While new tests can capture more attributes of potential scholars, the Public Service Commission (PSC) needs to interpret the results carefully and place public servants in roles that maximise a diverse range of attributes, said recipients of government scholarships. They

7 years in the making, local zombie flick Zombiepura was born out of an army camp

SINGAPORE - Running, as an exercise, is tough, but running away from zombies is even tougher. Just ask Singaporean actors Alaric Tay and Benjamin Heng, who had to escape the undead horde across uneven terrains in a scene from their latest film, Zombiepura. If escaping the bloody-thirs

Move to Punggol expected to bump up falling intake for Yusof Ishak Secondary School

SINGAPORE - Within a mere five years, the student population at Yusof Ishak Secondary School shrank from around 800 students in 2013 to about 400 this year.

As part of uncompleted viaduct collapses, eyewitnesses recall loud crash and smell of burnt rubber

SINGAPORE - Mr Tan Gek Guang and his family were keeping watch at their grandmother's wake at Block 346 Tampines Street 33 when their peaceful vigil was pierced by a loud crash on early Friday morning (July 14). "We heard a loud crash at around 3-plus in the morning," said the 36-year-old teacher.

Highway structure collapse kills 1, injures 10 at Upper Changi Road East

The Singapore Navy celebrates its 50th annivesary

RSN at 50: From humble beginnings to modern maritime force

Co-operation among navies key to maritime security: President Tony Tan

SINGAPORE - No one country can manage the growing range of complex transnational threats on its own, and multilateral co-operation is the key to ensuring maritime security, President Tony Tan said on Monday (May 15).

Flooded tunnels, trackside fire cause massive disruption to 13 stations on North-South Line

Inuka, Singapore’s last polar bear, put to sleep on 'humane grounds'

Sneak peek at the new Seletar airport

Singapore dollar turns 50

Kallang River to be transformed into recreational hub

Milestones of the RSN: 1967 to 2017

SINGAPORE - The Republic of Singapore Navy has come far in the last 50 years, rising from the spartan conditions of its birth to become an admired naval force in the region. We look back at the key milestones of its growth over the years. 1.

The thousand stars hotel in Nepal

The roads were dry, albeit dusty - if that's any consolation - when I was there during the winter season last December. The seasonal rain during the monsoon months from June to August is the bane of drivers in Nepal when thick sludges of mud impede the safe passage of commuters.

He's not broken, he's my brother

In a cruel twist of fate, two brothers who were former officers from the forces and fitness enthusiasts, were diagnosed with Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia, a rare neurological condition that affects their mobility. AsiaOne speaks to the pair to find out about their struggles, love for fitness, and staying tough despite all odds.

Brothers battle rare neurological condition

Meet Singapore's No. 1 military buff who's spent over $80,000 on his collection

At first glance, it's easy to mistake Mr Alvin Lee's HDB flat in Punggol for a Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) museum of sorts. It is a treasure trove of military paraphernalia lovingly collected for more than two decades that has set back the 35-year-old teacher some $80,000.

Meet Singapore's No. 1 military buff who's spent over $80,000 on his collection

Jurong Bird Park unveils the hornbill as its new animal icon

SINGAPORE - Facing existential threats from poachers and deforestation, some hornbill species are critically endangered. And it is for this reason that the bird has been unveiled as the new animal icon of the Jurong Bird Park.

5 things you didn't know about the hornbill, Jurong Bird Park's new animal icon

From pushcart to hawker to restaurant, Wah Kee goes big with its prawn noodles

The proliferation of hawker stalls branching out from their traditional turfs to the restaurant scene is no exception; Wah Kee Big Prawn Noodles is the latest player in the upgrading scene with their new 60-seater restaurant at Esplanade.

Wah Kee Big Prawn Noodles: From hawker stall to restaurant

Yoga mats for recruits: Much ado about nothing

Last week, netizens poured scorn on the Basic Military Training Centre's (BMTC) Facebook page for a post on a photo of a glum recruit. This week, another photo has caused a stir - this time, one of recruits using yoga mats.The photo in question shows recruits at Pulau Tekong performing crunches on yoga mats, presumably during a physical training (PT) workout.

Sake + instant noodles now trending in Japan: How does it really taste?

From curry to cheese - the myriad of instant noodle flavours available today is both wild and amazing. But this hasn't stopped fans from finding more ways to pimp up their favourite "cuisine". Sometimes, the unlikeliest combinations turn out to be the most delicious ones (remember the weird but insanely popular trend of adding Milo powder to Maggi curry noodles earlier this year?).

Sake and instant noodles: Do they go well together?

Look out! Dinosaurs are coming to the Singapore Zoo and River Safari this December

SINGAPORE - Parents, your kids are going to love this. There are dinosaurs on the loose at Mandai, and they are not at Jurassic Park, but Zoo-rassic Park - the dinosaur-themed event at the Singapore Zoo and River Safari.

Interview with Dinosaurs at Zoo-rassic Park

This 360-degree camera will change the way you take selfies - and it's just $150

Existing 360° cameras in the market are far and few between, and they usually don't come cheap. Theta by Japanese company Ricoh can cost over $300, while the Samsung Gear 360 commands a similar price. The LyfieEye is a 360° camera that hopes to change that - and it plugs straight into your Android phones.

M is for Millennials at M Social hotel, oozing with mystery and tech

SINGAPORE - What happens when you find a smartphone in the hotel room that you've checked into?If you are at the new avant-garde hotel at Roberston Quay - M Social Singapore - that smartphone is for your usage.It comes with complimentary and unlimited data, and a city guide to boot, which is God-sent for data-hungry travellers.

Gizmos galore at new M Social Hotel

La Dolce Vita in Mauritius (and a geographical lesson)

Much Dodo about nothingMore famous for the extinct dodo bird than its geographical position, Mauritius presents itself as an enigma to the clueless Singaporean. Mention the country and for some inexplicable reason, people tend to associate it with Maldives.When this revelation was presented to an official from the Mauritian Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA), he was genuinely bewildered at the confusion.

Mindef confirms 9 armoured vehicles seized in Hong Kong

SINGAPORE - A shipment of nine armoured vehicles belonging to the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) has been seized in Hong Kong. The Terrex Infantry Carrier Vehicles (ICVs) were discovered at Kwai Chung terminal during a routine inspection, news agency FactWire reported.

Japanese cook a pot of curry using 200 packets of McDonald's curry sauce

McDonald's curry sauce is a unique condiment well-loved by many Singaporeans , but can it be made into a proper curry? That is what a group of Japanese sought to find out, when they found themselves with 200 packets of the dip - brought over to the land of the rising sun by some of their Singaporean friends.

Five things to do at the RSAF Open House 2016

SINGAPORE - In 2008, an unknown aircraft intruded into Singapore airspace, triggering a shutdown of Singapore's commercial air traffic for 50 minutes, and the activation of two air force F16D fighters to intercept it.The 2008 episode was a testament to the high state of readiness by the Republic of Singapore Airforce (RSAF) - and it is a scenario that will be played out to the public this weekend (May 21 and 22) at Paya Lebar Air Base.So what exactly happens when an unknown aircraft enters...

SAF rolls out new customisable vehicle to replace 5-tonners

SINGAPORE - The Singapore Armed Forces welcomed the latest locally-made vehicle to its arsenal on Friday, which will replace most of the army's five-tonne trucks. Called the Belrex, it is meant to be used by the army's motorised infantry combat support and combat service support forces, hence the categorisation as a Protected Combat Support Vehicle (PCSV).

Standing the test of time, old, loving couple weathered family objections and ailments

Surviving on $1.50 daily seems like an impossible task today, but in the 1960s, it was enough for Mr Shabbeer Ahmed Bin Saleh, who had to contend with hot and tiring work conditions building HDB flats.In the 1960s, unemployment was high and the youths in Singapore were restless.

Twice homeless, man grapples with disability after severe fall left him wheelchair-bound

Homeless twice, moved countless times. Wheelchair-bound man finally has roof over head, but he's still coming to terms with his condition.Living in the streets can be tough.

Old Trafford bomb scare: Singaporean Man Utd fan was seated at area where suspicious package was...

AsiaOne | Victor Loh | Sunday, May 15, 2016 Update: Police have confirmed that the suspicious package that triggered a bomb scare at Old Trafford on Sunday (May 15) was a training device, BBC reported.

Top 10 'taboos' to avoid during the hungry ghost festival in Singapore

The air is thick with incense smoke as people crowd around the containers and pits to burn their offerings.It is the time of the Hungry Ghost Festival in Singapore - when the floodgates of the netherworld are opened, unleashing ghosts and spirits in our midst as they seek to indulge in food, money and entertainment.These materialistic pursuits are not exclusive to the living; the ghosts are equally hungry for them too.

Review: TomTom Runner GPS sport watch

The TomTom Runner and Multi-GPS sport watches marks the Dutch company's first foray into the wearable devices market after its successful collaboration with Nike to power the GPS in the Nike+ SportWatch.After inputting my weight and height, it took merely two nudges on the single-button control to set up the TomTom Runner for my 2.4 km training run, and seven seconds to establish a GPS fix.

Review: TomTom MultiSport Cardio with built-in heart rate monitor

Sport watches in the market these days usually come with standard features like GPS, water resistance, compass, speed, and distance logs. The chest strap heart rate monitor has always felt like an afterthought, and really, who likes to strap that cumbersome band around your chest?

6 things to know about one Michelin-starred Tai Hwa Pork Noodle

The Michelin Guide recognised the iconic Hill Street Tai Hwa Pork Noodle with one star on Thursday (July 21). Here are six things about the brand: 1. Origins Second son Tang Chay Seng at his Hill Street Tai Hwa Pork Noodle stall in Crawford Lane.

Singapore's latest food fad? Milk tea in 'shampoo bottles'

AsiaOne | Victor Loh | Wednesday, Jul 13, 2016 SINGAPORE - You can sense a fad emerging when Singaporeans start ordering milk tea drinks in sleek bottles from Taiwan months before its launch today (July 13), and the chorus of complaints when the beverage gets sold out.

Year in Review 2015 by AsiaOne

High profile trials, heroic acts and unifying moments dominated the headlines this year. From weddings to criminals, to scandals and fights, here's our pick of the most discussed topics of 2015.

GE2015 Full Coverage on AsiaOne

A web special bringing to you a live blog, all the election news, an interactive electoral map, and a daily GE Digest.

Former president S R Nathan dies aged 92

SINGAPORE - Former president Mr S R Nathan has died at Singapore General Hospital at 9.48pm. He was 92.The Prime Minister's Office said in a statement that "Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and his Cabinet colleagues are sad to learn of the passing of Mr S R Nathan and would like to convey their condolences to his family".The body of the late Mr Nathan will lie in state at Parliament House from 10am on Aug 25 to 12pm on Aug 26.

Government announces funeral arrangements for Mr S R Nathan

SINGAPORE - The State flag on all Government buildings will be flown at half-mast from Aug 23 to Aug 26, the Prime Minister's Office announced today.The body of the late Mr Nathan will lie in state at Parliament House from 10am on Aug 25 to 12pm on Aug 26.The public may pay their last respects at Parliament House from 10am to 8pm on Aug 25.

Locally-built warship launched: DPM Teo was serving on ship with same name almost 50 years ago

SINGAPORE - In the 1970s, Mr Teo Chee Hean was a young Naval Officer serving onboard the first of three classes of warships to be called Sovereignty. Nearly 50 years later, Mr Teo was onboard the Sovereignty again, but this time as Deputy Prime Minister, to officiate the ceremony launching Singapore's latest warship.

Singapore and US to boost defence co-operation

SINGAPORE - Singapore has started hosting the inaugural deployment of US Poseidon spy planes, commencing from Dec 7 to 14.The announcement of this latest deployment is part of an enhanced bilateral agreement between the United States and Singapore in five key areas, namely in the military, policy, strategic, and technology spheres, as well as in non-conventional security areas such as piracy and transnational terrorism.

SingCERT publishes advisory following attack on Starhub's network by its customers' infected devices

SINGAPORE - The Singapore Computer Emergency Response Team (SingCERT ) has published an advisory on Wednesday (Oct26) following the first major attack to hit Singapore's telco infrastructure on Monday (Oct 24). Besides checking for software updates regularly and installing them, businesses and individuals were advised to turn off remote access to Internet-connect devices like cameras and printers.

After S6 slumber, Samsung offers concierge service to Singapore S7 customers

SINGAPORE - Samsung is firing on all cylinders with its latest flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S7 Edge and Galaxy S7, as the South Korean electronics maker looks to rebound from dismal sales of its Galaxy S6.To entice its Singapore fan base and potential converts, Samsung today unveiled a local concierge programme at Vivocity for Galaxy S7 edge and S7 users.

YouTuber reviews military rations around the world,'happy to have' Singapore food in the field

Fancy some beef ravioli, turkey tetrazzini, bibimbap, or sauteed pork & ginger?These are some tasty delights one would typically expect to see on dinner menus at casual or fine dining restaurants.But get this: These meals are actually also found on the combat ration menus of militaries around the world.

Moments not to miss at Singapore Airshow 2016's aerial display

SINGAPORE - Aerobatic flying displays are perennial crowd pleasers and it will likely be the same this year during the Singapore Airshow 2016.The Singapore Airshow 2016 will take place from Feb 16-21, however, it is only open to members of the public from Feb 20-21, during which they can visit to catch a total of four aerobatic flying displays.The aerobatic flying display will happen from 10.30am -11.10am and 2.20pm - 3pm on Feb 20; and 10.30am -11.10am and 2.20pm - 3pm on Feb 21.

Print objects from smartphone with new 3D printer

SINGAPORE - Spotted a nice accessory? Take a photo of it, send it to the 3D printer, and voila! That accessory can be yours.It sounds easy to use, and it probably is, but the Smart Phone Intelligent 3D printer created by Taiwanese Professor Jeng-Ywan Jeng offers more than that.

70% of produce in Thai supermarkets continue to be 'contaminated': Food safety group

A regular pesticide screening of 16 types of fruits and vegetables from Thailand in August has found traces of prohibited and dangerous chemicals, a food safety advocacy group revealed on Oct 6. The Thai-Pesticide Alert Network (Thai-Pan) also warned that 70.2 per cent of the fruits and vegetables found in Thailand's supermarkets were contaminated with unsafe levels of pesticide.

AsiaOne 20th Anniversary

Take a trip down memory lane with us! Did you know that AsiaOne was one of the first local internet portals in Singapore? Scroll down to find out more about AsiaOne's history.

Singapore fighter jets take part in training with Indian Air Force

SINGAPORE - Six F-16 fighter aircraft from the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) are taking part in a Joint Military Training (JMT) with four Su-30 fighter aircraft from the Indian Air Force (IAF) from Nov 12 to Dec 17.The bilateral exercise conducted at Kalaikunda Air Force Station, India, also involves more than 100 RSAF personnel.This year's JMT saw air assets from both countries involved in mission-oriented training, as well as and air combat 'dogfight' training.

New app allows you to earn money when you 'tompang'

Everybody has been a courier at least once in their life. Remember the time when you had to drop off something just because it was 'along the way'?This is also known as 'tompang', which is a colloquial expression for requesting a favour from someone who might be going your way.While you were probably doing someone a favour then, you can now make some money when you help to 'tompang'.

Singtel and Gushcloud say sorry for negative marketing campaign

SINGAPORE - Singtel is the latest casualty embroiled in the dispute between blogger Ms Wendy Cheng and social media marketing firm Gushcloud, after the telco apologised for a marketing campaign that smeared rivals M1 and StarHub.This follows M1 and StarHub's complaint to the Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore (IDA) about the malpractice on Tuesday, which triggered an IDA investigation into the matter.

Common hotline for ASEAN militaries to reduce misunderstandings at sea

SINGAPORE - During the 1962 Cuban missile crisis that nearly escalated into a full-scale nuclear war, messages between Moscow and Washington typically took six hours to deliver via traditional diplomatic channels. It was too slow to avert any potential crisis, prompting a hotline to be established in the following year, allowing leaders of the United States and Russia to have direct communications.

24 agencies from Singapore and Malaysia conduct chemical spill exercise

SINGAPORE - It sounds like a perfect storm - a chemical spill, trapped victims, crushed vehicles, toxic fumes, acid drums rolling off a causeway to the sea, and victims on a boat. What happens when there is a chemical spill on a congested causeway?

Socio-political website The Real Singapore goes offline after orders by MDA

AsiaOne | Victor Loh | Sunday, May 3, 2015 SINGAPORE - Access to socio-political website The Real Singapore (TRS) has been disabled on Sunday evening after the Media Authority of Singapore (MDA) suspended the statutory class licence of its administrators to operate.

Singapore Navy announces names for new warships; first vessel to be launched July 3

SINGAPORE - The eight names of Singapore's latest warships have been decided - Independence, Sovereignty, Unity, Justice, Indomitable, Fortitude, Dauntless and Fearless - after a public naming contest organised by the Republic of Singapore Navy that attracted over 12,000 entries.Two of the eight names are new - Indomitable and Fortitude - while the remaining six names are from the existing Fearless-class patrol vessels that will be replaced.

Rising defence spending in Asia a cause for concern: Dr Ng

SINGAPORE - Defence spending in Asia has surpassed that of NATO Europe in absolute terms and the rate of increase has even surpassed Europe, making it a reason to be concerned about security in the Asia-Pacific region.Minister for Defence Dr Ng Eng Hen made this comment during a speech at the 51st Munich Security Conference (MSC) in Germany on Saturday, where he joined foreign affairs and defence leaders from various countries at the annual high-level security conference.

Fresh from AirAsia QZ8501 deployment, RSAF helos take part in Air Warrior Challenge

From counter-piracy efforts in the Gulf of Aden to the recent successful completion of the AirAsia QZ8501 search deployment, helicopters from the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) have always been in the thick of action, ready to be activated when the need arises.

Singapore Navy starts building first of 8 coastal warships

SINGAPORE - Construction has started on the first of eight locally-built warships for the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN), also known as the Littoral Mission Vessel (LMV).This milestone was marked with a keel laying ceremony on Thursday at Singapore Technologies Marine (ST Marine) in Jurong on Thursday.

Servicemen caught for unauthorised photography in SAF camps has decreased: Dr Ng

SINGAPORE - The implementation of the security zoning system for camera equipped mobile phones within Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) camps has led to a decrease in the number of servicemen who have been punished for unauthorised carriage of camera phones and unauthorised photography.

Fresh from AirAsia QZ8501 deployment, RSAF helos take part in Air Warrior Challenge

From counter-piracy efforts in the Gulf of Aden to the recent successful completion of the AirAsia QZ8501 search deployment, helicopters from the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) have always been in the thick of action, ready to be activated when the need arises.

Experience the Matrix with your phone and a cardboard

SINGAPORE - Virtual reality (VR) may sound like a sci-fi project for geeks and gaming enthusiasts, but Google intends to revolutionise the way we see it (pun intended).If you know Google, you will know that nothing is too loony for them, and the Google Cardboard is another evidence of that.The Google Cardboard facilitates the VR experience by transforming an Android phone screen into an immersive adventure through a pair of lenses.

SAF expands training apps and content offline and on mobile

SINGAPORE - Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) service personnel will now be able to access training apps and content offline and on mobile, with a single login.Dubbed the LEARNet Portal 2.0, it is SAF's second iteration of its internet-based learning platform and will be implemented SAF-wide from Nov 2014 onwards.Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Education and Chairman of the SAF Learning Transformation Advisory Board, Mr Neo Kian Hong launched the LEARNet Portal 2.0 at the opening ceremony...

Little India Riot: Police release boundaries for ban of sale & consumption of alcohol

The Singapore Police Force, the Ministry of Manpower (MOM), the Land Transport Authority (LTA) and the Public Transport Council (PTC) will be introducing "cooling-off measures" to enable the different communities affected by the recent riot in Little India time and space to recover.The police, in consultation with the Liquor Licensing Board, will be suspending the sale and consumption of alcohol at Little India and its surrounding vicinity, from 6am on Saturday (Dec 14) to 6am on Monday (Dec...

24-year-old Singaporean critically injured in NY after robbery goes wrong

A 24-year-old Singaporean man working in New York lies critically injured after being mowed down by a getaway-car driven by a robber. -AsiaOne