SINGAPORE (AP) — The wealthy city-state of Singapore — with its flourishing trade, orderly life and almost non-existent crime — is hardly a place one would associate with illegal trade. But a new report by a reputed organization reveals that in fact the country has a poor record of preventing just that. The Economist Intelligence […]
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Philippines, southern China and Vietnam on alert for brewing typhoon into next week
Areas from the Philippines to southern China and Vietnam should be on alert for another budding typhoon. While Typhoon Songda poses no threat to land in the western Pacific Ocean, another threat lies close behind. [restrict] A disorganized area of showers and thunderstorms east of the Philippines is expected to organize into the next tropical […]
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Thai king’s health ‘unstable’ as crowd holds vigil
Bangkok (AFP) – The health of Thailand’s King Bhumibol Adulyadej is “still unstable”, the palace said late Wednesday, with the 88-year-old on a ventilator and battling a new infection as crowds gathered to pray outside his Bangkok hospital. Bhumibol is the world’s longest-reigning monarch and beloved by many in Thailand, where he is seen as […]
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Visiting friends offer gifts to Palau
By: L.N. Reklai The recently held 22nd Independence Day saw number of dignitaries representing v allies and friends of Palau joining Palau in its Independence celebration. Many of the visiting dignitaries brought congratulatory messages from leadership of their countries to the people Palau. In addition to goodwill messages, some friends and allies extend goodwill gifts […]