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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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Manila approves record minimum wage hike, but labour groups slam ‘scraps’
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Can Asean keep the Thailand-Cambodia peace?
5 Jul 2026 - 10:23PM
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Lifestyle & Culture
South Korea’s World Cup loss spurs anger over ‘cartel’ of elites, favouritism
From the president to football fans, South Koreans are asking whether unfairness lies behind the national team’s World Cup collapse.
5 Jul 2026 - 10:52AM
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South Korea’s head coach Hong Myung-bo (centre) and members of the national football team arrive at Incheon International Airport on Tuesday. Photo: The Korea Times
Economics
‘Just as soon as possible’: Asia’s post-Hormuz supply chain rethink
Covid, Ukraine, Iran: three shocks in six years appear to have ended Asia’s love affair with efficiency no matter the cost.
5 Jul 2026 - 10:22PM
Health & Environment
As Bali battles a rabies surge, dog meat draws fresh scrutiny
Nearly 30,000 people have been bitten by suspected rabid animals on the Indonesian resort island this year. Five died.
5 Jul 2026 - 10:19PM
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Politics
Minefields, stalled talks keep Strait of Hormuz in strategic limbo
Iran’s grip on maritime traffic through the strait remains both ‘real’ and ‘strong’ even amid the cessation in hostilities, analysts say.
5 Jul 2026 - 1:30PM
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Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, on Wednesday. Photo: Reuters
People
Beyond F1: how Malaysia is reliving its motorsports dreams overseas
Younger drivers like Hayden Haikal and Alister Yoong are forging a path for themselves overseas, but not without a dose of realism.
4 Jul 2026 - 10:00AM
People
Causeway obstacle: Johor’s Singapore workers weigh trip home for election
Congestion and potential immigration glitches at the border could deter some Johoreans working in Singapore from heading back to vote.
3 Jul 2026 - 9:50PM
Politics
Anwar vows Malaysia to pursue Jho Low over 1MDB despite potential US pardon
Low is among 250 people that US President Donald Trump may pardon as part of celebrations to mark America’s 250th Independence Day.
3 Jul 2026 - 9:41PM
People
Thai beer dynasty heir’s mother drops suit under ‘ungrateful child’ law
The mother says she has tried to be fair to both her sons after ‘Psi’ went public with his childhood abuse accusations against his brother.
3 Jul 2026 - 9:15PM
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Thai Singha beer scion Siranudh “Psi” Scott. Photo: AFP
Politics
India-Bangladesh ties ease with visa restart amid China concerns
Analysts say Dhaka will have to be prudent as it tries to secure Chinese investment to boost its economy while managing India’s security concerns.
3 Jul 2026 - 6:52PM
Politics
US touts regional ‘balance’ in missile sale to Singapore. What does it mean?
The latest deal sheds light on distinct strategies in a broader American policy of ‘distributed deterrence’, analysts say.
3 Jul 2026 - 7:52PM
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Health & Environment
Bear spray surge in Japan sparks safety concerns after accidental discharge
A Vietnamese man has apologised for accidentally discharging the spray in a Nagoya post office, resulting in five people being hospitalised.
3 Jul 2026 - 2:50PM
Lifestyle & Culture
No free lunch: Indonesia’s Bali targets barter deals in immigration sweep
The new regulation has sparked confusion among content creators and local businesses who wonder where the legal line falls.
3 Jul 2026 - 12:30PM
Tourists spend time at a beach in Kuta, Bali, Indonesia, on Wednesday. Photo: EPA
Lifestyle & Culture
Bali, Phuket or Sentosa? Singapore’s grand 20-year resort plan
The upgrade aims to create ‘the next generation of world-class experiences’ while staying true to the island’s unique identity.
3 Jul 2026 - 4:27PM
Health & Environment
Japan’s disaster plans fail to keep pace with tourist boom
Japan regularly drills its schoolchildren for earthquakes evacuations, but foreign visitors are another matter entirely.
3 Jul 2026 - 4:24PM
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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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Illustration: Huy Truong
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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Health & Environment
Asia’s shaky food supply shudders as ‘super’ El Nino arrives
Every few years, the Pacific runs a fever. This year, it could be worse than anything seen for decades, scientists warn.
20 Jun 2026 - 8:00AM
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Politics
Asean at 60: peace, prosperity and polite paralysis
Non-interference bought decades of stability, but now breeds inaction. Is Asean due an overhaul?
13 Jun 2026 - 8:00AM
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Oman and China: the real winners of Trump’s Iran deal?
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Singapore’s trade pacts prove small states can shape global rules
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Liberal Islam in Indonesia is sliding into irrelevance
28 Jun 2026 - 1:00PM
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Asean’s side deals in Myanmar risk missing where the power truly lies
27 Jun 2026 - 11:00AM
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Korean drama Teach You a Lesson serves up a reality check on education
21 Jun 2026 - 1:30PM
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