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In South Korea, Starbucks stores run a “Call My Name” service, which allows customers to select a nickname – which they input via the Starbucks app – that baristas use to announce orders when complete. Photo: Shutterstock
South Korea

South Korea’s Starbucks ban use of presidential candidates’ names in orders

Customers cannot use the names of all seven presidential candidates in the ‘Call My Name’ service until after the nation’s June 3 snap polls.

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Japan

Japanese woman’s death sparks calls for tougher anti-stalking law

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Malaysia

Malaysian witness’ kidnapping a wake-up call for authorities: women’s advocate

South Korea

Assassination fears overshadow South Korea’s presidential race

Front runner Lee Jae-myung’s camp is considering bulletproof screens for his campaign speeches, much like the US practice.

Lee Jae-myung, the presidential candidate for South Korea’s Democratic Party, speaks during an election campaign rally in Seoul on Monday. Photo: Kyodo
Hong Kong's national security law

Hong Kong moves to strengthen domestic national security law

Subsidiary legislation will be introduced to offer better support to the Beijing office on national security in city, as geopolitical tensions mount.

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Britain

2 men found guilty of ‘moronic mission’ of felling UK’s famous tree

The tree, estimated to be almost 200 years old, had featured in a 1991 Hollywood film. The men will be sentenced on July 15.

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India

Indian woman’s ‘extremely creepy’ online job hunt sparks cyber abuse concerns

Women say they are subjected to inappropriate behaviour during online work interviews, with one even getting molested.

A 2023 survey by LocalCircles revealed that eight in 10 urban Indian women using the internet for a range of activities struggled with online harassment, abuse and trolling. Photo: Shutterstock
Hong Kong courts

Ex-Hong Kong bus technician jailed for year for seditious social media posts

Li Chun-kit, 36, pleads guilty to knowingly publishing publications with a seditious intention, targeting police and judiciary in comments.

Singapore

Singapore jails man for indecent act with foster son

The man, 63, pretended he had to ‘check’ the boy’s body before allowing him to use the computer.

Hong Kong courts

New Zealand justice set to join Hong Kong’s top court as non-permanent judge

William Young, 73, will serve on Court of Final Appeal after his endorsement by city legislature.

A New Zealand justice will serve as a non-permanent judge at the Court of Final Appeal in Hong Kong following his endorsement. Photo: AFP
Thailand

Thailand suspends 2 doctors over ex-PM Thaksin’s hospital stay

The doctors were involved in issuing medical certificates for Thaksin, with supposed discrepancies between their reports and his condition.

Thaksin, 75, returned to Thailand in August 2023 after more than a decade overseas. Photo: AFP
China’s private sector

China touts new law as foundation for private sector growth

A week after the passage of a law on China’s private economy, officials said the bill will ‘unleash’ the potential of the non-state sector.

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China-Philippines relations

Calls for sanctions over alleged China-funded influence campaign in Philippines

Allegations, if true, could lead to expulsion of embassy personnel and legal action under a law targeting subversive acts during peacetime, analysts say.

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Hong Kong society

Law changes passed allowing small-scale harbour reclamation in Hong Kong

Lawmakers urge government to raise awareness among residents about the changes.

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Large-scale reclamation is banned in Hong Kong’s famed Victoria Harbour. Photo: Sam Tsang
Malaysia

‘Unfair’ to blame us for witness abduction, says Malaysia’s anti-corruption chief

Pamela Ling has not been seen since she was taken by people in police uniform while on her way to the MACC office on April 9.

A general view of the Malaysia Anti-Corruption Commission building in Putrajaya. Photo: EPA-EFE
Malaysia

Kidnap of Malaysian witness by ‘police officers’ sparks public safety fears

Pamela Ling’s abduction while on her way to testify is the latest in a series of vanishings involving businesspeople and activists.

New Zealand

First Australia, now New Zealand eyes social media ban for under-16s

Worried about cyberbullying and harmful content, New Zealand’s PM is pushing for a ban modelled on the one Australia is introducing.

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South Korea

As South Korea’s presidential nomination deadline looms, political rifts deepen

Conservatives are fighting among themselves over which candidate to field, while the liberal front-runner faces legal challenges.

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South Korean presidential candidates (from left) Lee Jae-myung of the Democratic Party, Kim Moon-soo of the People Power Party, Kim Jae-yeon of the Jinbo Party and Kwon Young-kook of the Justice Party, and independent preliminary presidential candidate Han Duck-soo at an event in Seoul on Monday. Photo: dpa
Trending in China

Ex-China ‘most beautiful fugitive’ banned for promoting legal education online

Former member of gang involved in US$190,000 fraud racket claimed to have ‘turned over a new leaf’ after release from prison.

US-China relations

Opinion | Trump’s executive order to boost US deep-sea mining will force China to act

Beijing will continue to sharpen its technological edge, support multilateral governance and may set up maritime joint patrols to monitor the US.

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Malaysia

Beauty and beast: is Malaysia’s booming beauty industry a front for drug gangs?

A beauty influencer has been arrested in Malaysia after police uncovered a kilo of methamphetamine and links to a major drug syndicate.

Malaysian police say drug syndicates are using beauty influencers to launder money for them. Photo: Shutterstock
Bangladesh

Bangladesh misses chance to ease tensions with India over Hindu priest’s case

Dhaka has filed an appeal against a court order granting bail to Chinmoy Krishna Das, who was arrested last year over a flag incident.

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Indian Hindus take part in a protest outside the Bangladesh High Commission in Mumbai on December 2, 2024, amid the unrest in Bangladesh after the arrest of Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong politics

US trying to blur ‘one country, two systems’ with tariffs: Hong Kong’s Paul Lam

Paul Lam says US has ‘engaged in transnational bullying that is completely in violation of international relations and law’.

China’s private sector

China’s private firms given legal recourse with new law

Taking a local government to court could be a more realistic option for aggrieved businesses under China’s Private Economy Promotion Law.

United States

Opinion | Trump’s unpredictability and a fractured US are a dangerous mix

As Trump erratically escalates trade tensions with China and the Global South, his domestic behaviour only adds to geopolitical uncertainty.

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Britain

UK court grants bail to comedian Russell Brand amid rape, assault charges

Brand did not enter a plea and was granted bail on condition he keeps the court informed of where he is staying, either in the UK or in US.

Russell Brand arrives at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Friday. He currently lives in Florida but is obliged to attend all future court appearances. If he does not, he will face prison. Photo: dpa
Thailand

Thai prosecutors drop royal insult charge against US academic

The long-time Southeast Asia politics scholar in Thailand was arrested last month under the kingdom’s strict lèse-majesté laws.

Malaysia

Malaysia’s anti-graft agency seeks powers to claw back billions in illicit funds

The MACC is seeking new powers to negotiate the return of large sums of money without first having to press charges.

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