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Japanese shipping giant to divert US services over Trump tariff fears: CEO
Japanese shipper K-Line forecasts a US$200 million hit from US tariffs and is adjusting its fleet of ships to other regions.
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‘Barbaric’ migrants from Vietnam, Laos, other nations deported by US to eSwatini
The five foreign nationals, convicted of violent crimes, were deported after their countries refused to repatriate them.
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Will Indonesia lose out after Trump’s ‘landmark’ trade deal with Prabowo?
While Indonesia’s exports to the US will face a lower 19 per cent tariff, its farming sector could be adversely affected, analysts say.
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Above the law? Ex-president’s refusal to face prosecution alarms South Korea
In a cell he refuses to leave, Yoon Suk-yeol sits mired in a scandal of vendettas, military secrets and power that defies accountability.
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Sniffing out safety: how giant trained rats are demining Cambodia
With their keen sense of smell, the rats have helped clear conflict remnants from more than 1,970 square km of fields.
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Meet Apoh: the ‘chonky’ panther captivating the Malaysian internet
The 15-year-old black panther’s portly appearance has made him an unexpected social media star at the National Zoo in Kuala Lumpur.
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Revoking citizenship: Cambodia’s new weapon against dissent
The new power passed amid border tensions with Thailand is really about consolidating control, critics say. But some in Cambodia defend it.
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Australian killer dies without revealing location of UK backpacker’s body
Bradley Murdoch died in palliative care as police offered US$325,675 reward to anyone sharing details that lead to the discovery of Falconio’s remains.
16 Jul 2025 - 12:51PM
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Is Japan becoming anti-immigrant? Far-right parties gain momentum
Ahead of the House of Councillors election on Sunday, rival parties are stepping up their rhetoric over the presence of foreigners in Japan.
16 Jul 2025 - 9:44AM
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14 Indonesian babies trafficked to Singapore? Jakarta’s envoy has his doubts
West Java’s police say they have uncovered a baby trafficking syndicate and arrested 12 people, with Singapore targeted as a key market.
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Trump says releasing Vietnam deal details doesn’t matter as it is ‘well set’
The US president said the pact was nearly complete but details remained scarce, sparking questions on transshipment rules.
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‘High-risk, high reward’: Indonesia urged to scrutinise Chinese investments
A new report calls for greater domestic accountability to ensure foreign investments work in Jakarta’s interest.
16 Jul 2025 - 12:27PM
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Singapore jails Indian student for pushing drunk man into river who later died
The prosecution said Legha Pawan’s act was unprovoked and he fled the scene without helping the victim.
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South Korean teacher and parent arrested in late-night exam theft scandal
The incident follows a series of exam-related scandals blamed on the country’s high-pressure education system.
15 Jul 2025 - 8:48PM
People
British-Indian marathon runner nicknamed ‘Turbaned Tornado’ dies at 114
Fauja Singh was widely considered to be the world’s oldest marathon runner. He was hit by a car in India while crossing the road.
15 Jul 2025 - 2:08PM
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In US-China tug of war, Australia puts itself first
With one eye on the past and the other on the Asia-Pacific’s future, Australia’s prime minister is championing sovereignty in an uncertain age.
12 Jul 2025 - 8:17AM
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Malaysia’s new ‘luxury’ taxes hit the middle class where it hurts
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim promised the new taxes would only affect the rich, but many ordinary families are starting to feel the pinch.
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From Iraq to Iran: the US quest for Israeli military dominance – and its fallout
This decades-long strategy has not only redrawn the regional map but also exposed the limits of China’s Middle East influence, analysts say.
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Crisis calculations: Trump’s America has Southeast Asia in a spin
Punitive tariffs and severe aid cuts are shaking the foundations of the US relationship with Asean, deepening a sense of ‘unreliability’.
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Australia fires its first US-made Himars rocket system
It fired the rocket system during its joint live-fire exercise involving the US, Singapore, Japan, France and South Korea.
14 Jul 2025 - 5:34PM
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France, New Caledonia reach ‘historic’ statehood deal; citizens to remain French
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In Australia, a German backpacker is found after 12 days missing
11 Jul 2025 - 8:50PM
Trump’s threat to slam pharmaceuticals with 200% tariffs rattles Australia
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Japanese carmaker Nissan to shut ‘iconic’ plant in suburban Tokyo to cut costs
The move is part of a global restructuring plan to reduce production capacity and consolidate plants in response to declining sales and a US$4.5 billion loss last year.
15 Jul 2025 - 7:24PM
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K-pop singer’s Malaysian fans furious after organisers vanish with refunds
Some fans had collectively lost around US$4,704 from the unfulfilled tickets after the Kuala Lumpur event was axed.
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Thai police arrest woman accused of extorting Buddhist monks in sex scandal
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India in a fix over Trump’s tariff threat aimed at Russian oil
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Why Trump’s remittance tax will be ‘devastating’ for Filipino-Americans
Filipino-American community leaders warn of long-term effects of Trump’s latest actions, including on remittances back home, state-funded health insurance.
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