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Khmer Rouge troops gather surrendered weapons at an intersection in Phnom Penh on April 17, 1975. Photo: Roland Neveu

Politics

Cambodia’s descent into madness remembered, 50 years after the Khmer Rouge

Frenchmen Roland Neveu witnessed the victorious Khmer Rouge enter Phnom Penh on April 17, 1975, heralding a savage era for Cambodians.

Trump tariffs don’t worry Singaporean voters. Here’s what matters more to them

Australians’ trust in US sinks amid Trump’s tariffs and tantrums

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Lifestyle & Culture

Japan weighs new legislation to tackle illegal gambling via online casinos

High-profile scandals involving baseball stars and comedians have exposed a ‘shocking’ lack of public awareness about the law, observers say.

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A study by Japan’s National Police Agency shows online gamblers are mostly in their 20s and 30s, with about 40 per cent saying they did not know that online gambling is illegal. Photo: Shutterstock
A study by Japan’s National Police Agency shows online gamblers are mostly in their 20s and 30s, with about 40 per cent saying they did not know that online gambling is illegal. Photo: Shutterstock

East Asia

Japan’s shift to US rice as prices soar 70% may allow leeway in tariff talks

Despite Trump’s claims of a 700 per cent levy on rice, the US accounts for 60 per cent of Japan’s tariff-free import limits of the staple.

People

‘Risking our lives’: Indonesians warn of dangers in Cambodian scam compounds

Indonesians promised employment in Cambodia say they were instead forced to work long hours in shadowy compounds scamming victims.

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Economics

Singapore PM says US tariff delay ‘little comfort’ amid global uncertainty

Trade war has prompted governments to reassert greater control over resources ‘in case help doesn’t arrive on time’, Lawrence Wong says.

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Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong speaks at the S Rajaratnam Lecture 2025 on Wednesday. Photo: Singapore’s Ministry of Digital Development and Information
Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong speaks at the S Rajaratnam Lecture 2025 on Wednesday. Photo: Singapore’s Ministry of Digital Development and Information

Lifestyle & Culture

Oh, deer: Japan’s Nara boosts police patrols to curb animal abuse

The move follows a video of a tourist in Nara’s main park kicking one of the animals, considered sacred in the ancient city.

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Health & Environment

‘Fly high, Riley’: Philippine eaglet dies 3 months after birth

Riley’s ‘unassisted natural hatching’ was hailed as a win for the Philippines’ efforts in protecting its natural heritage.

Economics

Singapore’s task force warns of ‘disorderly’ tariffs’ impact on economy

The task force led by Trade and Industry Minister Gan Kim Yong says it is open to adjusting current help measures for businesses and workers.

Trade and Industry Minister Gan Kim Yong (second from left) heads Singapore’s task force on economic resilience. Photo: Jean Iau

United States & Canada

Trump inserts himself into Japan tariff talks, hails ‘big progress’

According to the Japanese delegation, the US president said getting a deal with Tokyo was a ‘top priority’.

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US President Donald Trump gives a thumbs up as he arrives in Washington in January. Photo: TNS
US President Donald Trump gives a thumbs up as he arrives in Washington in January. Photo: TNS

Lifestyle & Culture

4 arrested in Japan over sales of AI-generated porn in first such case

One of the suspects was reportedly making sales of as much as US$70,000 over about a year from the images.

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Southeast Asia

South Korea and Vietnam huddle together against Trump’s tariff broadside

Vietnam wants South Korean companies to expand their operations. Samsung already produces more than 60 per cent of its phones in the country.

People

North Korean phishing attack used K-pop and horoscope lures: South Korean police

The police said that over 120,000 emails laced with malware and links to spoofed websites were sent to nearly 18,000 individuals.

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The police said that over 120,000 emails laced with malware and links to spoofed websites were sent to nearly 18,000 individuals in South Korea. Photo: Shutterstock

Politics

Xi’s visit: Malaysia ‘stands with China’ amid US tariff threat, Anwar says

The two countries signed a raft of deals spanning AI, infrastructure and agriculture as both leaders spoke out in defence of open trade.

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(From left) Chinese President Xi Jinping, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Malaysian King Sultan Ibrahim at a welcome ceremony at the national palace in Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday. Photo: AFP
(From left) Chinese President Xi Jinping, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Malaysian King Sultan Ibrahim at a welcome ceremony at the national palace in Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday. Photo: AFP

Southeast Asia

Trafficked workers from Myanmar scam hubs say death better than going back

‘We will kill ourselves instead of going back to them,’ said one of the dozens who attempted a mass escape from their Myanmar detention.

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Politics

Philippines warns US tariffs could jeopardise US$5.6 billion fighter jet deal

The proposed tariffs’ impact on global supply chains is likely to raise the already hefty price tag on the jets, analysts say.

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Economics

Asean’s ‘illusion of solidarity’ splinters amid Trump’s tariff threats

While Malaysia calls for a united front, the reality is a race for bilateral deals, with Vietnam leading the charge – as China watches on.

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Illustration: Huy Truong
Illustration: Huy Truong

Politics

Myanmar’s double disaster: an earthquake and a heartless junta

As quake survivors dig through the rubble for loved ones with their bare hands, the military bombs villages and seeks diplomatic openings.

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Politics

What Duterte’s downfall means for Sara, Marcos and the Philippines

Ex-president Duterte is behind bars in The Hague and his daughter is fighting for political survival. But don’t discount a comeback in 2028.

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Lifestyle & Culture

Cosmetic cravings: Asia’s Gen Z risk it all to keep their youthful looks

Young Southeast Asians are running a gauntlet of bootleg botox, fake fillers and clandestine clinics in their quest to defy ageing.

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Gen Z beauty seekers appear undeterred by harrowing tales of disfiguring infections, scarring and deaths caused by botulism. Photo: Shutterstock
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THIS WEEK IN ASIA

Politics

Cambodia’s descent into madness remembered, 50 years after the Khmer Rouge

Khmer Rouge troops gather surrendered weapons at an intersection in Phnom Penh on April 17, 1975. Photo: Roland Neveu

Lifestyle & Culture

Japan weighs new legislation to tackle illegal gambling via online casinos

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A study by Japan’s National Police Agency shows online gamblers are mostly in their 20s and 30s, with about 40 per cent saying they did not know that online gambling is illegal. Photo: Shutterstock

Lifestyle & Culture

Oh, deer: Japan’s Nara boosts police patrols to curb animal abuse

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Tourists and deer at Todaiji Temple in Nara. Cases of deer abuse by visitors have led to more police patrols in the Japanese city. Photo: Shutterstock

Politics

Trump tariffs don’t worry Singaporean voters. Here’s what matters more to them

The facade of the Singapore Parliament building on Tuesday. Singapore will hold a general election on May 3. Photo: Xinhua

Economics

Singapore PM says US tariff delay ‘little comfort’ amid global uncertainty

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Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong speaks at the S Rajaratnam Lecture 2025 on Wednesday. Photo: Singapore’s Ministry of Digital Development and Information
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