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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.

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Philippines’ impeachment showdown: why removing VP Sara could be uphill battle

India and Japan to develop stealth tech for warships as faith in US wavers

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Economics

Singapore bets on ‘early-mover’ edge in labour pact with East Timor

Singapore’s move will help address its manpower shortage and allow it to seize opportunities in a ‘young emerging market’, analysts say.

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Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong (left) and his East Timorese counterpart Xanana Gusmao shake hands at the Government Palace in Dili on Friday. Photo: AFP
Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong (left) and his East Timorese counterpart Xanana Gusmao shake hands at the Government Palace in Dili on Friday. Photo: AFP

Health & Environment

Thai PM warns may ‘shut down’ cannabis industry after global smuggling spike

Four years after decriminalisation, a wave of international drug busts could force Asia’s only legal cannabis market to recriminalise.

People

‘Strong deterrent’: Indonesia expels 92 Chinese suspected scammers

The Chinese nationals were arrested in May in connection with an alleged online gaming and investment fraud syndicate operating from Batam.

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Politics

How does an outgunned air force defend the South China Sea?

Manila is spending billions to transform its underfunded air arm into a maritime shield against Beijing.

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Super Tucano light attack aircraft of the Philippine Air Force, designed for counter-insurgency operations, perform a fly-by during joint drills with the US in 2024. Photo: AFP
Super Tucano light attack aircraft of the Philippine Air Force, designed for counter-insurgency operations, perform a fly-by during joint drills with the US in 2024. Photo: AFP

Economics

Malaysia’s Anwar hopes fruitful friendship with China can rescue durian growers

China is Malaysia’s most important durian market, accounting for about 60 per cent of exports worth US$368 million annually.

Economics

Manila’s record minimum wage rise leaves workers hungry for more

A ‘historic’ wage increase was meant to ease hardship. Critics say it is already being swallowed up by soaring costs.

Politics

Can Asean keep the Thailand-Cambodia peace?

With zero enforcement powers, monitors risk being used to simply validate rival propaganda campaigns, analysts say.

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The Asean Observer Team visits an area of Cambodia’s Banteay Meanchey province where a civilian was killed. Photo: AKP/AFP

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.

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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
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.

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.

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.

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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.

Sepang International Circuit still hosts races and championships even after F1 exited Malaysia in 2017. Photo by Ushar Daniele
Sepang International Circuit still hosts races and championships even after F1 exited Malaysia in 2017. Photo by Ushar Daniele

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.

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.

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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.

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Illustration: Huy Truong
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.

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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.

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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?

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Illustration: Huy Truong
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Politics

India and Japan to develop stealth tech for warships as faith in US wavers

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi shakes hands with his Japanese counterpart Sanae Takaichi at an economic forum in New Delhi on Thursday. Photo: Reuters.

Politics

Philippines’ impeachment showdown: why removing VP Sara could be uphill battle

Protesters against Philippine Vice-President Sara Duterte-Carpion carry posters bearing her photo during a rally near the Senate in Pasay city on Monday. Photo: AP

Economics

Singapore bets on ‘early-mover’ edge in labour pact with East Timor

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Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong (left) and his East Timorese counterpart Xanana Gusmao shake hands at the Government Palace in Dili on Friday. Photo: AFP

Politics

How does an outgunned air force defend the South China Sea?

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Super Tucano light attack aircraft of the Philippine Air Force, designed for counter-insurgency operations, perform a fly-by during joint drills with the US in 2024. Photo: AFP

People

‘Strong deterrent’: Indonesia expels 92 Chinese suspected scammers

Indonesian Immigration officials escort detained Chinese nationals in November 2025 after they were arrested over allegedly running cyber scams. Photo: EPA
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Asian Angle | Korean drama Teach You a Lesson serves up a reality check on education

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