Malaysia budget airport launch pushed to May 2014
The opening of a new airport to accommodate budget carriers has been delayed until next year because of design changes and other construction setbacks, Malaysia's airport operator says. Full story
Singapore punishes 20 banks in benchmark rate review
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore's central bank censured a record 20 banks on Friday after it found more than 100 traders in the city state tried to rig key borrowing and currency rates. Full story
UBS says cooperating with Singapore regulator in rate review
ZURICH (Reuters) - UBS <UBSN.VX> said it is cooperating with Singapore's regulator following the city-state's censure of 20 banks whose traders were found to have manipulated benchmark borrowing and currency rates. Full story
Asia's low fertility trap opens opportunities in IVF market
SYDNEY (Reuters) - A looming crisis in Asia as women delay giving birth, leading to low fertility rates that have dire implications for economic growth, is opening huge opportunities for the fast-growing in-vitro fertilization (IVF) industry. Full story
Analysis: Asia's ticking time bonds; Time to cut and run?
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Efforts to make the global financial system safer could be making Asia more - not less - vulnerable to any credit market shocks, leaving bond traders worried that a sharp selloff since late May could turn into a rout. Full story
In Asia, dissidents worry that U.S. may share Prism data
SINGAPORE/BEIJING (Reuters) - Dissident and opposition groups in Asia, including those supported by the United States, are voicing concern over reports that Washington may have monitored and collected their conversations and e-mails. Full story
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Parents believe spies killed son in Singapore
Mary and Rick Todd have traveled to Washington, D.C., convinced U.S. security is at risk after they say their son, Shane, was killed in Singapore by spies for China due to his high-tech work at a research firm. NBC’s Kelly O’Donnell reports.
Father of rape victim in India recalls daughter’s tears
In an interview with Britain’s Daybreak TV program, the father of a student gang-raped, beaten and murdered in India recalls seeing tears in the eyes of his unconscious daughter — who aspired to be a doctor — as she was transported to Singapore for medical attention. He also calls on his country to
‘Downton Abbey’ season premiere buzzing worldwide
The biggest success in the 40-year history of PBS’ Masterpiece Theater, “Downton Abbey” launched its third season Monday night. The period drama has been ratings gold in the U.S., Denmark, Singapore, Brazil, and more. NBC’s Andrea Canning reports.
India rape victim dies
The 23-year-old who was gang-raped in New Delhi and thrown from a bus has died from her injuries in Singapore, where she was being treated. NBC’s Natalie Morales reports.
Time-saving noodle dishes your family will love
Whether you’re going to a party or just looking for a simple meal to enjoy at home, award-winning chef Ming Tsai shares two of his favorite delicious and easy noodle dishes: Singapore curry tofu noodles and lemongrass pork lettuce cups.
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