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China energy security
China’s trade with Iran, Gulf states plunges as Hormuz crisis hits energy flows
But increased shipments from Russia, Malaysia and Indonesia help to partially offset the shortfall, official data shows.
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Japan
Vietnam and Philippines trust Japan. Why doesn’t Indonesia?
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US, Israel war on Iran
Is Malacca Strait at risk from Hormuz ‘chain reaction’ after Iranian warning?
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Papua New Guinea
Indonesian rights body, military clash over reports of Papua civilian killings
The National Human Rights Commission said 12 people had been shot dead during an operation against separatists in central Papua.
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US, Israel war on Iran
Why Iran war is making petrol cars an unwanted luxury in Asia
From Nepal to Vietnam, soaring fuel costs are making petrol cars a luxury as Asia outpaces Europe in the race to go electric.
20 Apr 2026 - 9:20AM
Asean
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As Iran war fallout hits Southeast Asia, US is losing influence to China
Asean survey reflects China’s growing strategic influence but also concerns. The question is: will China crowd the US out of the region?
19 Apr 2026 - 9:46PM
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China technology
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Chinese motorcycle brand ZXMOTO’s victory more than a sporting achievement
Readers discuss ZXMOTO’s wins in the WorldSSP class of the Superbike World Championship, and the connection between competition for oil and the space race.
19 Apr 2026 - 11:30AM
Social media
Southeast Asia wants children off social media. Will it work?
Indonesia is leading a regional push to ban children from social media platforms. Enforcement is another matter, however.
19 Apr 2026 - 10:00AM
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Donald Trump
Russia’s Lavrov says balance of power shifting to emerging economies
At the Antalya Diplomacy Forum in Turkey, Lavrov said the foundations of globalisation powered primarily by the US had ‘come to an end’.
18 Apr 2026 - 11:42PM
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Malaysia
In Malaysia, unlicensed street photography becomes focus of crackdown
Kuala Lumpur authorities have seized photographic equipment from five foreigners since a warning in early April.
18 Apr 2026 - 9:39AM
US, Israel war on Iran
Shock therapy: war forces oil-addicted Asia to finally go green
Burned by soaring energy prices, Southeast Asian nations are racing to future-proof themselves against the volatility of war.
18 Apr 2026 - 8:00AM
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Malaysia
Indonesia’s Surabaya cracks down on absentee fathers for dodging child support
The city’s child support laws have drawn overseas interest, including Australia, as single mothers urge more help for their legal redress.
17 Apr 2026 - 6:05PM
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Aviation accidents
Malaysian man among 8 dead in Indonesian helicopter crash
The Airbus H130 was flying between palm oil plantations when it lost contact with air traffic control about five minutes after take-off.
17 Apr 2026 - 2:56PM
Australia
Australian farmers relieved after Indonesia agrees to supply fertiliser
The deal makes up 20 per cent of fertiliser needs for the planting season in Australia, a major supplier of food to Southeast Asia.
17 Apr 2026 - 9:21AM
European Union
Europe running low on jet fuel, stoking fears of flight cancellations
IEA executive director Birol said the Hormuz blockade-induced energy crisis will hit nations including Japan, China and India harder.
16 Apr 2026 - 7:44PM
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Defence
Chinese drone exposes Indonesia’s ‘insufficient’ undersea capabilities
Indonesia is likely to resolve the drone issue through ‘quiet diplomacy’ and not escalate it into a major row, analysts say.
16 Apr 2026 - 7:24PM
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Asia travel
Bali wants illegal rentals to be legitimate as operators flag red tape
Authorities want to help unregistered accommodation providers secure permits to plug the tax collection gap.
16 Apr 2026 - 5:48PM
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Japan
Why Japan will remain the most trusted power in Asean despite military push
A survey by ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute shows respondents trusted Japan more as a power than the EU, the US, China and India.
16 Apr 2026 - 6:27PM
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Crime
University of Indonesia suspends law students for sexually explicit group chat
The students are accused of having made vulgar and explicit sexual jokes about female peers and lecturers in an online conversation.
16 Apr 2026 - 3:08PM
Malaysia
Petrol patrol: Malaysia sends police to guard border stations as fuel leaks rise
Malaysia is trying to prevent its heavily subsidised petrol and diesel from being siphoned across land and sea borders as the global energy crisis bites.
16 Apr 2026 - 12:48PM
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Environment
Residents on Indonesia’s Bali burn trash after landfill ban on organic waste
Near-capacity Suwung landfill stopped taking organic waste, which makes up about two-thirds of all rubbish in Bali, from April 1.
16 Apr 2026 - 10:48AM
The Philippines
Why Southeast Asian nations are skipping major US-Philippine Balikatan drills
Given the rivalry between Washington and Beijing, joining the annual military exercise may risk being seen as picking the US, analysts say.
17 Apr 2026 - 1:11PM
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Malaysia
Deepfakes, cloned voices: the new AI threat facing Malaysia’s creators
Experts question whether Malaysia’s laws are keeping pace with the harm spread by AI, and call for stronger legal protections for artists.
15 Apr 2026 - 7:37PM
Prabowo Subianto
Prabowo’s overseas trips draw scrutiny as Indonesia urges fuel restraint
Since his inauguration in October 2024, Prabowo has gone on 51 official visits, travelling to 28 countries and chalking up 99 days overseas.
15 Apr 2026 - 7:09PM
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Defence
Leaked plan for US military overflights triggers sovereignty row in Indonesia
Internal warnings reveal a government split over risks that blanket access for US warplanes could drag Indonesia into foreign conflicts.
15 Apr 2026 - 8:52PM
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China energy security
Which countries are most vulnerable as US imposes Persian Gulf blockade?
Nomura says more than 90 per cent of the crude oil imported by Japan and the Philippines comes from the Middle East.
15 Apr 2026 - 8:00AM
US, Israel war on Iran
Asia’s energy supply at breaking point as US blockades Hormuz
Nearly 90 per cent of the region’s crude oil is now at risk as stalled peace talks and a naval stand-off raise the spectre of stagflation.
14 Apr 2026 - 6:09PM
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Prabowo Subianto
Why Indonesia’s Prabowo is in Russia – and what he needs from Putin
The visit aims to secure discounted crude as global prices soar, even as Jakarta holds high-level defence talks with Washington.
14 Apr 2026 - 2:54PM
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