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Wild pigs can be dangerous, but experts agree that they are intelligent. Photo: iStock

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Viral video shows boar using zebra crossing in Singapore

by Asia Times staff November 30, 2018February 18, 2020

For the first time the US Treasury Department says digital currency identifiers are being used to flag anyone on its sanctions blacklist. Photo: IStock

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Thursday’s blockchain and crypto news, from Asia and beyond

by Pete Sabine November 29, 2018February 18, 2020

South Korean legislators say the new law was needed to prevent blockchain startups and crypto companies leaving the country. Photo: iStock

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South Korea launches new trade bill and electoral blockchain

by Luke Thompson November 29, 2018February 18, 2020

Singapore Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat delivers a keynote address at the 8th World Bank-Singapore infrastructure Finance Summit in Singapore on April 5, 2018. Photo: AFP/Roslan Rahman

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Singapore’s ‘4G’ leaders rise on a wave of repression

by Kirsten Han November 29, 2018February 18, 2020

Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong. Photo: AFP/Brendan Smialowski

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Singapore shakes as Lee looks to retire

by Nile Bowie November 29, 2018February 18, 2020

The Singapore Cricket Club, in Connaught Drive, Singapore. Photo: Google Maps

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Singapore Cricket Club hit for discriminating against maid

by Asia Times staff November 29, 2018February 18, 2020

Biggles.

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‘Biggles’ and the revolutionary Version 2 aircraft

by Raja Murthy November 29, 2018November 29, 2018

Bukit Batok in Singapore. Photo: Google Maps

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Man who abused Vietnamese wife jailed for two months

by Asia Times staff November 28, 2018February 18, 2020

Photo: AFP/Jim Watson

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Cautiously optimistic on the upcoming G20 Xi-Trump meeting

by Sun Xi November 28, 2018November 28, 2018

Few investors will have given much thought to the legal status of their crypto-currency but in the long term a lack of legal protection could further diminish the tokens value. Photo: iStock

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So who actually owns your Bitcoin?

by Dave Michels November 27, 2018February 18, 2020

The State Courts in Singapore. Photo: Google Maps

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Singaporean jailed for three years for having sex with 11-year-old

by Asia Times staff November 27, 2018February 18, 2020

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Asian Development Bank signals bond siege

by Gary Kleiman November 27, 2018

Photo: AFP

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Global trade volume shrinks amid US-China trade war

by Asia Times staff November 27, 2018February 18, 2020

SBI Ripple Asia has formed a blockchain-based anti-credit card fraud platform with nine major Japanese credit card issuers. Photo: ripple.com

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Monday’s blockchain and crypto news, from Asia and beyond

by Pete Sabine November 26, 2018February 18, 2020

Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong (R) listens to Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the 33rd Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit in Singapore on November 14, 2018. Photo: AFP/Roslan Rahman

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As US-China tussle and joust, Russia moves on SEAsia

by Nile Bowie November 26, 2018February 18, 2020

Photo: iStock

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Hong Kong bosses ignore safety rules for domestic workers

by Asia Times staff November 26, 2018February 18, 2020

The HMCS Calgary steams alongside Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis in the Pacific Rim. Photo: AFP

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Canada wary of challenging China on South China Sea

by Emanuele Scimia November 25, 2018February 18, 2020

Singapore's Supreme Court. Photo: Google Maps

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Indonesian worker jailed seven years over baby’s death

by Asia Times staff November 23, 2018February 18, 2020

As the market crashes, many Chinese Bitcoin mines are said to be closing down and their hardware is being sold off for scrap. Photo: iStock

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Friday’s blockchain news, from Asia and beyond

by Pete Sabine November 23, 2018February 18, 2020

A trainer plane sporting livery featuring the Australian and Singaporean flags is seen at Base Pearce in Western Australia. Photo: Handout

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Singapore marks 25 years of military training in Australia

by Asia Times staff November 23, 2018February 18, 2020

Photo: Transitions Abroad

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English skills provide opportunities for Filipinos in Thailand

by Eunice Barbara C Novio November 23, 2018

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte. Photo: AFP/Mark Cristino

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Will burgeoning China-Philippine ties last?

by Xuan Loc Doan November 23, 2018

The Indonesian Embassy in Singapore. Photo: Google Maps

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Three charged over alleged bribery of embassy official

by Asia Times staff November 22, 2018February 18, 2020

Cash is being used less and less and has nearly disappeared in countries such as Sweden and China while digital payment systems offer attractive alternatives to services once provided by traditional commercial banks.Photo: iStock

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Why central bank digital currencies could destroy crypto

by Nouriel Roubini November 21, 2018February 18, 2020

Brunei Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah (R) shaking hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping following a signing ceremony in Darussalam. Photo: by Brunei Department of Information via AFP.

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Little Brunei welcomes China’s big helping hand

by Nile Bowie November 21, 2018February 18, 2020

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has proposed to move Australia's Israel Embassy from Tel Aviv to Israel. Photo: Youtube

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Australia embassy move blows up Muslim world

by Alan Boyd November 21, 2018February 18, 2020

The US and China have conflicting worldviews. Image: iStock

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Xi’s ‘Mankind First’ versus Trump’s ‘America First’

by Xuan Loc Doan November 21, 2018November 21, 2018

Photo: AFP/Nicolas Asfouri

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US-China tensions will ‘come to a head’ at G-20, says Kudlow

by Asia Times staff November 21, 2018February 18, 2020

The lawn near Kallang MRT station, Singapore. Photo: Google Maps

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Domestic workers use volleyball to raise funds for the needy

by Asia Times staff November 20, 2018February 18, 2020

US President Donald Trump (R) talks with India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi as they attend a working session during the G20 summit in Hamburg, northern Germany, on July 8, 2017. Photo: AFP/ Michael Kappeler/Pool

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Why the Quad can’t get it together

by Alan Boyd November 20, 2018February 18, 2020