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Asean
Asean to step up push for South China Sea code, energy security
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr says the code of conduct is key to unlocking deeper China-Asean economic cooperation.
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The Philippines
Philippines shifts defence strategy with Japan, eyes wider security focus
8 May 2026 - 8:25PM
Malaysia
Malaysia’s EV import curbs to protect local sector criticised for inconsistency
8 May 2026 - 5:15PM
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Malaysia
New database tracks shifting outcomes of Malaysia’s political corruption cases
The Prosecutorial Accountability Watch database is an attempt to make sense of a justice system clouded by ‘double standards’.
8 May 2026 - 4:47PM
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Malaysia’s former prime minister Najib Razak is escorted by prison guards at Kuala Lumpur Courts Complex in December 2025. Photo: Reuters
Singapore
Asia faces low hantavirus risk as Singapore isolates 2 from cruise over cases
Eight hantavirus cases linked to the cruise have been reported so far, including three deaths, the WHO says.
8 May 2026 - 6:58PM
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Indonesia
Mount Dukono eruption in Indonesia kills 3 hikers, including 2 Singaporeans
The volcano in North Maluku province erupted on Friday morning, spewing volcanic ash as high as 10km into the sky.
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Asean
Asean’s pivot to energy security leaves long-standing issues on summit sidelines
Southeast Asia is one of the worst affected by the global fuel crisis due to its high imports of oil and gas coming from the Gulf.
8 May 2026 - 1:17PM
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Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr delivers an opening speech at the Asean summit in Cebu on Friday. Photo: Reuters
Asean
Myanmar could come in from the cold as Asean members warm towards nation
Myanmar has been largely sidelined from top-level Asean meetings since a 2021 military coup that sparked a nationwide civil conflict.
8 May 2026 - 10:18AM
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Vietnam
Vietnam burns red tape but growth may be harder to rekindle
Vietnam’s drive to energise its economy may take time to materialise in the face of rising fuel costs and trade barriers, analysts say.
8 May 2026 - 10:43AM
Thailand
‘No longer a time for war’: Thailand, Cambodia pledge peace at Asean summit
Both sides agreed to build trust and pursue peace after last year’s border fight, with further talks planned to solidify ties.
8 May 2026 - 12:54AM
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Singapore
Singapore isolates 2 residents linked to cruise ship hantavirus outbreak
If the two men test positive for hantavirus, they will remain in hospital for monitoring and treatment.
7 May 2026 - 6:36PM
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The hantavirus-stricken cruise ship MV Hondius leaves Praia, Cape Verde, on Wednesday. Photo: Reuters
Indonesia
Indonesia posts fastest first-quarter growth in 3 years, but headwinds loom
The 5.6 per cent growth was propelled by robust household consumption during the festive season and a surge in government spending.
7 May 2026 - 5:37PM
Malaysia
‘Why waste a crisis?’: AirAsia to launch new airline, defying high oil costs
‘We can’t control what happens in the Middle East, but we have to take a view that it’s not going to last for two years,’ CEO Tony Fernandes says.
7 May 2026 - 5:28PM
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Myanmar
Myanmar’s military rulers hire Trump ally for US$50,000 a month to lobby Washington
Roger Stone has been commissioned to rebuild relations with the US, though analysts doubt Myanmar can escape its pariah status.
7 May 2026 - 4:13PM
Thailand
How RedNote, WeChat are reviving Thailand’s Chinese tourism market
Thai businesses are asking online experts to help reel in young big spenders who prize authenticity over heavily advertised content.
7 May 2026 - 4:24PM
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Diners tuck into “phad kaphrao” at Phed Mark, a Bangkok kitchen with a pop-up feel. Photo: Aidan Jones
Malaysia
Well-oiled diplomacy: Malaysian king visits Moscow as Anwar eyes Russian energy
Though Sultan Ibrahim’s visit is officially ceremonial, its timing coincides with the energy squeeze plaguing Malaysia and much of Asia.
7 May 2026 - 4:36PM
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Indonesia
Bus and oil tanker collide in Indonesia, killing at least 16 people
The bus driver, 13 passengers, the tanker’s driver and assistant all burned to death inside the vehicles.
6 May 2026 - 11:08PM
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India
Vietnam, India seek closer ties to hedge against dependence on superpowers
President To Lam’s agenda during his visit to New Delhi is expected to include a deal for Vietnam to buy India’s BrahMos missiles.
7 May 2026 - 4:35PM
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets Vietnamese President To Lam before their talks at Hyderabad House in New Delhi on Wednesday. Photo: EPA
Thailand
Thailand vows strict tourist oversight after public sex incidents
The pledge followed a Monday incident in Phuket where a couple was found performing a sexual act in a popular tourist area.
6 May 2026 - 7:55PM
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Indonesia
‘I started crying’: Indonesian captain’s wife in agony over pirate attack
Captain Ashari Samadikun had sent a chilling warning to his wife before his fuel tanker was hijacked by pirates last month.
6 May 2026 - 7:49PM
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Malaysia
Malaysia seeks to charge 2 over US$278 million Arm semiconductor deal
Ex-economy minister Rafizi Ramli, who is questioned by the MACC, previously pitched the deal as key to the Malaysian chip sector’s future.
6 May 2026 - 6:42PM
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Indonesia
Can Indonesia turn holiday island Bali into a global financial hub?
Having a financial centre on the island will help boost national economic competitiveness, officials say.
6 May 2026 - 5:42PM
The sun rises behind boats moored at a pier near Denpasar on Indonesia’s resort island of Bali on April 12. Photo: AFP
Malaysia
Art of the steal: Malaysia unveils recovered 1MDB masterpieces
A Picasso and a Miro are among four works on show, representing a fraction of the US$4.5 billion looted from Malaysia’s 1MDB fund.
6 May 2026 - 1:53PM
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The Philippines
Hiding from the ICC? Philippine senator’s 6-month paid absence draws fire
Ronald Dela Rosa has not appeared for work since reports of him being targeted by the ICC as a co-perpetrator in Duterte’s deadly drug war.
6 May 2026 - 11:13AM
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Myanmar
Aung San Suu Kyi’s son asks France to help him locate mother in Myanmar
Kim Aris says he has still not heard from his mother after she was transferred to house arrest last week.
6 May 2026 - 9:27AM
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