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Singapore’s workplace fairness law hailed but rights group points to gaps
14 Nov 2024 - 10:31PM
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Can India benefit from Trump’s bid to end the Russia-Ukraine war?
14 Nov 2024 - 5:30PM
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Nepal’s PM heads to Beijing, signalling shift from New Delhi
14 Nov 2024 - 4:53PM
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Malaysia’s healthcare system faces US$82 million vaping bill
14 Nov 2024 - 3:51PM
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India seeks to boost ties with Afghanistan – is it a move to sideline Pakistan?
14 Nov 2024 - 3:13PM
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North Korea’s Kim Jong-un orders mass production of suicide drones
The news comes amid rapidly growing military cooperation with Russia, raising questions about whether Moscow is helping develop the weapons.
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Singapore’s workplace fairness law hailed but rights group points to gaps
14 Nov 2024 - 10:31PM
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Malaysia’s religious authority accuses firm in child abuse probe of slavery
14 Nov 2024 - 8:28PM
Australasia
Palau seeks US missile system citing ‘direct threat’ from China ICBM test
President Whipps said he and incoming US leader Trump are ‘very much in agreement’ regarding the Pacific island nation’s security.
14 Nov 2024 - 12:30PM
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China test-fired an intercontinental ballistic missile in September. Photo: PLA Army News and Communication Centre/AFP
Politics
Can India benefit from Trump’s bid to end the Russia-Ukraine war?
If Donald Trump were to successfully help end the war, India could get a boost on the diplomatic and trade fronts, analysts say.
14 Nov 2024 - 5:30PM
Politics
Nepal’s PM heads to Beijing, signalling shift from New Delhi
K.P. Sharma Oli’s visit reflects Nepal’s intention to strengthen ties with China and rebalance traditionally India-centric relations.
14 Nov 2024 - 4:53PM
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East Asia
US tourist arrested for etching letters on Tokyo shrine gate in prank
Steve Hayes reportedly used his fingernails to scratch letters in a traditional wooden gate at the temple complex.
14 Nov 2024 - 1:40PM
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Sake barrels on display at Tokyo’s Meiji Jingu shrine. Photo: Shutterstock
Politics
Can Indonesia’s Prabowo build rapport with Trump and stave off US protectionism?
Concerns about Indonesia’s economy have emerged given Donald Trump’s distrust of multilateralism and climate change policies.
14 Nov 2024 - 12:02PM
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Politics
India seeks to boost ties with Afghanistan – is it a move to sideline Pakistan?
Officials from both sides recently met to discuss issues, including enhancing trade via an Afghan port run by an Indian company.
14 Nov 2024 - 3:13PM
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East Asia
Smugglers caught with juvenile Komodo dragon in underwear at Incheon airport
The suspects smuggled more than 1,800 exotic animals worth US$1.5 million from Thailand and Indonesia.
14 Nov 2024 - 3:00PM
Politics
Malaysia’s healthcare system faces US$82 million vaping bill
The government’s decision to legalise nicotine-laced vape products has worsened the healthcare crisis, despite efforts to limit access.
14 Nov 2024 - 3:51PM
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People smoking electronic cigarettes during the Vape Fair in Kuala Lumpur in December 2015. Photo: AFP
Politics
Will New Zealand’s alliance with Aukus shift under Trump’s second term?
Analysts believe Wellington will adopt a “wait and see” approach, potentially shifting towards a hedging strategy if Trump abandons the region.
14 Nov 2024 - 8:04AM
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Health & Environment
‘Serious problem’: Japan curbs over-the-counter drug rules amid youth ‘overdoses’
The government is enacting age verification and purchase limits to curb hospitalisations and shortages, amid social media influence.
14 Nov 2024 - 9:00AM
Southeast Asia
‘Life is easier’: calm returns to chaotic Thai city battling monkey menace
Hundreds of macaques that wreaked havoc and scared residents have been sterilised and put in cages, restoring peace and improving business.
14 Nov 2024 - 10:19AM
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Southeast Asia
Indonesia’s Prabowo on managing sea row: ‘partnerships better than conflicts’
The president said Jakarta will safeguard its sovereignty in the contested waterway days after signing a maritime deal with Beijing.
14 Nov 2024 - 11:22AM
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Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto in Washington on November 12. Photo: AP
Politics
Japan’s PM Ishiba to push ahead with ‘difficult’ political funds reforms
Analysts are optimistic Ishiba will be able to tackle corruption in Japanese politics as he has a ‘clear majority’ for carrying out reforms.
14 Nov 2024 - 10:03AM
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Politics
China’s baselines around Scarborough Shoal aim to ‘pressure’ Philippines: analysts
China declared its maritime baselines around Scarborough Shoal after the Philippines passed laws defining its maritime zones and sea lanes last week.
13 Nov 2024 - 6:21PM
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Health & Environment
‘Change is coming’: will Southeast Asia have to abandon universal healthcare?
Across Southeast Asia, rising costs and funding struggles are threatening the very foundations of public health systems.
9 Nov 2024 - 12:00PM
Mounting healthcare challenges have raised fears of a creeping privatisation as overstretched and underfunded state facilities seek new revenue streams. Photo: Shutterstock
Economics
Kuala London: aspiration, class and the Malaysian dream of a British education
In a country still shaped by its colonial past, the pursuit of a UK education by Malaysia’s elites reveals a stark opportunity gap at home.
3 Nov 2024 - 7:56AM
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Politics
‘The race is on’: Brics ramps up its challenge to the Western-led world order
The growing bloc, which seeks alternatives to Western-led institutions, is being leveraged by Beijing and Moscow to forge a multipolar world.
28 Oct 2024 - 8:37AM
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Economics
Huawei and Malaysia’s 5G future: unpacking the embrace of Chinese tech
The Chinese tech giant has emerged as the odds-on favourite to build Malaysia’s second 5G network – despite the West’s espionage concerns.
19 Oct 2024 - 11:49AM
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