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‘A matter of survival’: Indonesia’s push for a financial hub in Bali
Luhut Pandjaitan wants investors to imagine kamikaze drones over Abu Dhabi, then picture themselves in Bali instead.
27 Jul 2026 - 7:57AM
How a displaced F1 race could be Malaysia’s ‘blessing in disguise’
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Cambodia’s tourism slump leaves Angkor Wat eerily quiet
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Politics
Philippines’ Marcos offers relief, but no clear way to pay, in national address
He vowed tax cuts, cheaper rice and corruption cases against “big fish”, but critics questioned how his government would fund the pledges.
28 Jul 2026 - 1:49AM
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr delivers his fifth State of the Nation Address at the House of Representatives on Monday. Photo: AP
Politics
What North Korea’s ‘rare rebuke’ means for its Asean ties
Kim Yo-jong says Asean’s call for denuclearisation has ‘distorted the essence of the situation in the Korean peninsula’.
27 Jul 2026 - 9:17PM
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US criticism of Malaysia’s Israel stance spotlights growing ‘disconnect’
Claims that Malaysia’s ban on Israelis entering the country are antisemitic are unlikely to trigger a major policy shift, analysts say.
27 Jul 2026 - 7:58PM
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Woman rejects links to Singapore ex-minister Faishal’s resignation
Rasidah Caudal tells This Week in Asia she has filed a complaint with Singapore’s Online Safety Commission and intends to take police action.
27 Jul 2026 - 7:07PM
Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim pictured during his swearing-in ceremony at the Istana in Singapore in May last year. Photo: AFP
Economics
Why Malaysia’s 10% US tariff advantage may be short lived
Malaysia’s lower rate hinges on promised forced-labour reforms, even as an overcapacity investigation threatens higher levies.
27 Jul 2026 - 4:28PM
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People
Man linked to Indonesia’s former top corruption prosecutor found dead
Sutrimo, who was reported to have managed the household of Febrie Adriansyah, was found unconscious outside a clinic and later declared dead.
27 Jul 2026 - 4:32PM
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Politics
Why a 30,000-troop deployment suits both Russia and North Korea
Moscow gets more soldiers without risking another mass mobilisation, Pyongyang receives money and military tech.
27 Jul 2026 - 6:33PM
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Politics
Marcos faces the nation as corruption crackdown hits Philippine growth
The president enters his final two years in office juggling a corruption crackdown, a slowing economy and rising hunger.
27 Jul 2026 - 10:30AM
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr is set to deliver his fifth State of the Nation Address on Monday. Photo: Kyodo
Economics
Indonesia’s plan for a rival to Singapore starts to take shape
A new law lays the legal groundwork, but economists warn governance will decide the financial centre’s fate.
26 Jul 2026 - 8:00AM
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Politics
Comeback corridor: Syria’s US$216 billion rebuild offers a Hormuz alternative
With US sanctions lifted, Syria is capitalising on the Strait of Hormuz crisis to position itself as a trade and oil bypass.
25 Jul 2026 - 1:30PM
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Politics
India aims for a 200-ship navy to counter China and Pakistan
Every six weeks or so, an Indian shipyard sends a new warship into service. The pace is no accident.
26 Jul 2026 - 1:30PM
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Lifestyle & Culture
The underdog girl group putting the ‘K’ back in K-pop
While major labels chase global fame, Rescene won over South Korea by putting local culture front and centre.
25 Jul 2026 - 11:00AM
Rescene members (from left) Zena, May, Minami, Woni and Liv. Photos: Instagram/rescene_official
People
‘Defanging’ Aung San: Myanmar’s generals wage war on memory
Removing statues of the country’s founding father appears aimed at stripping democratic legitimacy from his daughter, Aung San Suu Kyi.
26 Jul 2026 - 10:00AM
Economics
Why Indonesia needs legal trust, not tax cuts, to build a finance hub
From Singapore to Dubai, global capital favours predictable courts over tax breaks. Experts say Jakarta should take note.
27 Jul 2026 - 8:00AM
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Health & Environment
Asia’s AI boom has a dirty secret: the coal that powers it
In the rush to build the digital future, regional tech hubs are digging up the past.
18 Jul 2026 - 8:00AM
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Economics
Southeast Asian scammers’ new disguise: your leader’s face
The president is asking for your bank details. He isn’t, of course. But the AI wearing his face is.
20 Jul 2026 - 3:26PM
Lifestyle & Culture
Is super-ageing Singapore headed for population decline?
With babies in short supply and its birth rate tanking, the city state is weighing a future of robots and immigrants.
4 Jul 2026 - 8:00AM
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Lifestyle & Culture
Malaysia has never had so many Chinese tourists. It wants more
As Thailand loses its allure, Malaysia turns to viral algorithms to entice millions of independent Chinese travellers.
27 Jun 2026 - 8:00AM
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