Chinese nationals linked to foreign crime rings behind wave of burglaries in Singapore
Three people have been arrested and charged in court so far, while the police are trying to locate another 14 who are currently out of Singapore.
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Paetongtarn Shinawatra becomes Thai prime minister after royal signoff
BANGKOK (AP) — Paetongtarn Shinawatra, daughter of the divisive former leader Thaksin Shinawatra, became Thailand’s prime minister after receiving a royal letter of endorsement Sunday, two days after she was chosen by Parliament following a court order that removed her predecessor.
Foxconn chief defends India hiring after report that it rejects married women
SRIPERUMBUDUR, India — Foxconn's chairman on Saturday (Aug 17) defended its hiring practices after New Delhi ordered investigations following a Reuters report that the Apple supplier rejects married women from iPhone assembly jobs.
Vietnam top leader To Lam arrives in China, set to meet Xi Jinping
BEIJING — Vietnam's top leader To Lam arrived in China on Sunday (Aug 18) for a three-day visit, according to Chinese state media, which Beijing's foreign ministry has said will include meetings with President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang.
Thailand ex-PM Thaksin gets royal pardon, lawyer says
BANGKOK — Thailand's billionaire former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra received a royal pardon shortening his parole by two weeks, his lawyer said on Saturday (Aug 17), a day after his daughter was elected premier by parliament.
Japan eyes ‘game-changing’ military hardware to tackle its manpower shortage
Equally troubling for Japan are questions surrounding the reliability of future US administrations to come to the aid of Washington’s allies.