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Vietnamese leader To Lam and US President Donald Trump spoke on the phone earlier on Friday. Photos: AFP
Vietnam

Trump says Vietnam willing to cut tariffs on US goods to ‘zero’ to reach deal

The US president says he spoke with Vietnamese leader To Lam, who is seeking to avoid punishing 46 per cent duties.

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Malaysia

Malaysia’s electronics sector at risk as experts call out Trump’s ‘voodoo’ tariffs

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Indonesia

Indonesia’s new coal pricing rule sparks uncertainty, rattles Chinese firms

The Philippines

‘Limits’ to Filipino hospitality: Russian vlogger arrested over harassment

Vitaly Zdorovetskiy, 33, faces a litany of complaints lodged against him, after he filmed himself verbally abusing locals and causing a nuisance.

Vitaly Zdorovetskiy, a Russian vlogger who went viral on social media for harassing Filipinos in Taguig City. Photo: Philippines Bureau of Immigration
Vitaly Zdorovetskiy, a Russian vlogger who went viral on social media for harassing Filipinos in Taguig City. Photo: Philippines Bureau of Immigration
Singapore

Ahead of Trump’s tariffs, most MNCs in Singapore worry about slowdown: survey

The survey by AmChamSG, conducted before Trump’s 10 per cent universal tariff move, reveals fears over rising costs and supply disruptions.

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Malaysia

Malaysia’s ‘lonely’ wives seek divorce from phone-addicted elderly husbands

Social media addiction was a key complaint raised by women during marriage counselling sessions, according to a Selangor-based counsellor.

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The Philippines

US horror writer mistaken for Duterte’s lawyer: ‘not how I wanted to get famous’

Diehard supporters of the Philippine ex-president flooded Nicholas Kaufmann’s Facebook page, demanding he bring their hero home.

American horror story novelist Nicholas Kaufmann. Photo: Facebook/Nicholas Kaufmann
American horror story novelist Nicholas Kaufmann. Photo: Facebook/Nicholas Kaufmann
Vietnam

‘I am in shock’: Trump tariffs bring Vietnam’s economic dreams crashing down

Facing a 46 per cent tax on export, Hanoi is one of the most striking victims of Trump’s take-no-prisoners trade war.

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The Philippines

Philippines offered 20 US F-16 fighter jets in major defence upgrade

Experts stress the urgent need to upgrade the Philippine Air Force due to its limited capabilities in defending against China’s military presence.

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Thailand

Thais outraged by expensive furniture for now-collapsed Bangkok tower

Corruption watchdog page reveals list of items including sofas costing nearly US$5,000 and 28 rosewood armchairs for State Audit Office building.

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Rescuers search for survivors on Friday at the site of the collapsed State Audit Office tower building in Bangkok. Photo: EPA-EFE
US-China trade war

Vietnam helped China’s firms avoid US tariffs. Trump just put an end to that

The US president’s reciprocal tariffs not only impose steep tariffs on China, but also popular transshipping destinations used by Chinese exporters.

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Vietnamese workers fold garments inside a factory in Ho Chi Minh City. US tariffs on Vietnam also pose a major threat to Chinese exporters that have shifted production to the country. Photo: AFP
Vietnamese workers fold garments inside a factory in Ho Chi Minh City. US tariffs on Vietnam also pose a major threat to Chinese exporters that have shifted production to the country. Photo: AFP
Asean

Southeast Asians expect more US engagement amid Trump’s tariff call: survey

Singapore, one of the US’ closest partners in the region, is the most worried about the impact of Trump’s second term, a new survey shows.

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Malaysia

‘When will 11 years of waiting end?’: search for missing flight MH370 paused

Malaysia’s transport minister said Ocean Infinity will resume the search for the plane at the end of this year.

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China-Philippines relations

Sinophobia among Philippine officials? China’s travel advisory spurs reflection

The advisory comes after incidents of harassment of Chinese citizens and a series of espionage and online gaming crackdowns by Manila.

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Seized equipment on display as Chinese nationals and their alleged Philippine accomplices arrested for alleged espionage are presented at a press conference in Manila in February. Photo: AFP
The Philippines

Philippines tells China possible F-16 jet deal not a threat to any nation

A security official said the planned acquisition is merely part of Manila’s efforts to modernise its military.

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The US has approved the possible sale of 20 F-16 fighter jets to the Philippines. Photo: Reuters
The US has approved the possible sale of 20 F-16 fighter jets to the Philippines. Photo: Reuters
India

Temasek takes a big bite of India’s food market with major Haldiram’s deal

The state investment fund has reportedly bought a 10 per cent stake in the leading Indian food company for US$1 billion.

Singapore

Man, 73, jailed for molesting 4 women on Singapore Airlines flight

Balasubramanian Ramesh molested one of the cabin crew members four times and targeted the three others once each because he found them ‘attractive’.

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China trade

How Malaysia became the engine powering China’s AI ambitions

China’s tech giants are rushing to build data centres in Malaysia, which offers cheap energy and access to cutting-edge chips.

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Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen
Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen
Myanmar

Myanmar junta declares temporary ceasefire for quake relief

The truce, to show compassion for people affected by Friday’s 7.7 magnitude earthquake, will run until April 22.

Singapore

Singapore detains boy, 17, allegedly planning to kill Muslims

The boy, 17, had decided on five mosques across Singapore for his post-Friday prayer attacks.

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Thailand

‘Earthquake drunk’ Thais given advice on how to deal with post-quake dizziness

The syndrome, caused by an overstimulated nervous system, is more common among those with anxiety disorders and migraines, experts say.

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Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra (right) visits relatives of a missing worker at the site of a building that collapsed following an earthquake in Bangkok on Wednesday. Photo: EPA-EFE
The Philippines

Philippine influencers grilled over Duterte ‘fake news’ admit errors amid tears

Some critics welcomed the accountability for social media figures, while others felt the hearing focused more on settling scores than addressing structural issues.

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Philippine lawmakers grilled influencers over spreading false information about Duterte’s ICC arrest, revealing deeper disinformation issues. Photo: Reuters
Philippine lawmakers grilled influencers over spreading false information about Duterte’s ICC arrest, revealing deeper disinformation issues. Photo: Reuters
The Philippines

Deaths from future big quake in Philippines may surpass 50,000: seismologist

The forecast comes after a 7.7-magnitude quake in Myanmar last week left over 2,700 people dead and caused a building in Bangkok to collapse.

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Malaysia

Malaysians angry over Selangor gas pipeline fire, blame ‘haphazard’ works

More than 100 people were injured in the huge blaze that happened near a residential area, with 65 of them hospitalised.

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Thailand

Massive Myanmar earthquake reveals cracks in Bangkok’s ‘tofu buildings’

The Chinese embassy in Bangkok has called for full cooperation with the Thai authorities’ investigation into the State Audit Office collapse.

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Rescuers conduct a search for survivors on Friday at the site of the collapsed State Audit Office tower building in Bangkok. Photo: EPA-EFE
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