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Malaysia
Does Malaysia have enough water to power its data centres?
Data shows that water infrastructure in three states can only provide 142 million litres a day to firms, far short of the total 808 MLD needed.
11 Feb 2025 - 5:28PM
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India
India fears impact of Trump’s Iran sanctions on Chabahar port
11 Feb 2025 - 8:00AM
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Singapore
Singapore’s pandan cake showdown: tradition vs modernity
9 Feb 2025 - 4:00PM
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Indonesia
Indonesia’s soaring ‘buy now, pay later’ debts fuel calls for tighter rules
While regulators are looking to tighten rules for BNPL schemes, an analyst has urged related service providers to enhance their oversight.
8 Feb 2025 - 8:25AM
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Debts from “buy now, pay later” schemes in Indonesia rose to (US$1.8 billion) as of November 2024. Photo: Reuters
US-China trade war
Asian businesses at risk of getting caught in crossfire of US-China trade war
As trade tensions between Washington and Beijing rise, analysts warn of inflation, weaker currencies and slower growth in Asia.
7 Feb 2025 - 5:00PM
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South Korea
South Korea’s offshore energy bids under scrutiny after gas field letdown
Critics warn political agendas have been prioritised over scientific evidence.
7 Feb 2025 - 12:41PM
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Japan
Osaka Expo’s slow ticket sales raise fears of another financial flop for Japan
Delays, weak ticket sales, and cost overruns have cast doubt on the World Expo’s chances of success.
7 Feb 2025 - 9:30AM
People take photos in front of a statue of Myaku-Myaku, the official mascot for the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka on January 17. Photo: AP
Singapore
Will Singapore avoid Trump’s tariffs but face US-China trade war ‘crossfire’?
Singapore’s Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan has said the city state is unlikely to be on the US tariff “hit list”.
6 Feb 2025 - 5:04PM
Indonesia
Russian Village closure spotlights struggle to safeguard Bali’s farmland
Case highlights ‘weak control’ over foreign investments, with parts of Parq Ubud compound built on protected rice fields and agricultural land.
6 Feb 2025 - 1:04PM
Japan
In Japan, surge in shoplifting by foreign gangs sparks vigilance warning
Shoplifting cases in Japanese pharmacies have jumped, with many foreign suspects being involved in stealing items and selling them overseas.
6 Feb 2025 - 10:59AM
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Indonesia
Indonesia’s nickel sector faces headwinds from Trump’s electric vehicle curbs
The move by US President Donald Trump to revoke electric vehicle incentives may also widen China’s dominance in Indonesia’s EV sector.
5 Feb 2025 - 3:33PM
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A nickel smelter of PT Vale Indonesia in Sorowako, South Sulawesi. Photo: AFP
India
Will India’s Harley Davidson-linked tariff cut rev up Modi-Trump talks?
New Delhi has lowered tariffs on goods in the federal government’s budget, reducing the average import duty to 10.66 per cent.
4 Feb 2025 - 10:12PM
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Japan
Melting point: Japan’s Sapporo Snow Festival skates on thin climate ice
This year’s festival came dangerously close to being cancelled, before it was saved by a last-minute snowfall.
4 Feb 2025 - 8:00AM
Malaysia
Malaysian restaurants call for Rohingya refugees to fill 25,000 job vacancies
Malaysian Indian business owners are urging the government to lift a ban on the hiring of new foreign workers amid a staffing crisis.
3 Feb 2025 - 3:19PM
Malaysia
Malaysians call for fines for Singaporean motorists freeloading on cheap fuel
The issue was reignited by a viral video showing a woman refuelling a Singapore-registered car at a subsidised petrol pump in Johor.
3 Feb 2025 - 12:07PM
A man fills the fuel tank of a car at a petrol station in Kuala Lumpur. Photo: AFP
Japan
Up in smoke? Ukraine’s bid to shame Japan Tobacco for Russia tax fails to ignite
Japan Tobacco’s decision to stay in Russia highlights a stark contrast in Japanese public opinion compared to other nations.
2 Feb 2025 - 1:51PM
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India
‘Cooperation, not confrontation’: can Modi’s US visit improve US-India ties?
Trump’s invitation for Modi’s US visit signals a strengthening of ties, but India must address tariffs and immigration issues to ensure productive negotiations.
2 Feb 2025 - 4:47PM
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Myanmar
No way home for Myanmar migrants stuck in Thai limbo 4 years after coup
Four years after a coup, Myanmar remains in a civil war, driving thousands to seek refuge in Thailand, where they struggle to survive with little hope of returning home.
1 Feb 2025 - 8:00AM
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A Myanmar migrant worker looks out her flat window in Samut Sakhon province, Thailand. Photo: AFP
India
Gloom in India as more lose hope of better quality of life under Modi: survey
Survey results highlight India’s continued struggles with tackling unemployment and high inflation despite fast-growing economy, analysts say.
31 Jan 2025 - 9:48PM
India
India could tackle economic slowdown, US tariff threat in annual budget
Broad policy reset needed to address stagnant consumption, boost investment and drive far-reaching reforms, economists say.
31 Jan 2025 - 5:52PM
Indonesia
Trump’s Paris exit could push Indonesia towards China for climate funding
The US exit from the climate accord raises concerns about Indonesia’s ability to achieve its net-zero emissions goals.
31 Jan 2025 - 10:08PM
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Indonesia
Is Indonesia’s BrahMos missile deal with India a counter to China’s influence?
The potential US$450 million deal, alongside other defence collaborations, reflects Indonesia’s desire to diversify its partnerships and strengthen its maritime security.
30 Jan 2025 - 3:00PM
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A soldier salutes from a BrahMos Weapon system during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi on January 26, 2021 Photo: AFP
Japan
Japan scrambles to secure US commitment as Trump considers direct China talks
PM Shigeru Ishiba seeks to reassure Washington of Tokyo’s commitment to the US-Japan alliance and its presence in the region, amid concerns over China’s influence.
30 Jan 2025 - 10:29PM
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Pakistan
Gwadar airport opening boosts China-Pakistan ties but raises India’s concerns
The airport is expected to boost trade and connectivity, but also intensifies India’s concerns about China’s potential military presence in the region.
29 Jan 2025 - 7:25PM
The Philippines
From ‘ironclad’ to uncertain: Trump’s aid freeze shakes US-Philippines ties
Philippine officials insist the pause in US$500 million in military aid is temporary, but analysts warn it signals a broader strategy shift.
29 Jan 2025 - 3:00PM
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Open Questions series
Scholar Jing Qian on right-sizing China’s economy in the age of Trump
10 Feb 2025 - 12:57PM
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US-China rivalry doesn’t have to be a zero-sum game: Jessica Chen Weiss
10 Feb 2025 - 6:49AM
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China’s rise, potential recession, no WWIII yet: 11 key interviews from 2024
23 Dec 2024 - 2:30PM
Why eco-warrior Ma Jun sees hope for China’s role in Cop29 amid US uncertainty
22 Nov 2024 - 12:38PM
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Historian on why we aren’t heading towards WWIII yet and how wars have changed
8 Nov 2024 - 12:01AM
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China’s evolving role in Middle East conflicts, according to an academic
29 Aug 2024 - 10:09AM
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Scholar Jing Qian on right-sizing China’s economy in the age of Trump
10 Feb 2025 - 12:57PM
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US-China rivalry doesn’t have to be a zero-sum game: Jessica Chen Weiss
10 Feb 2025 - 6:49AM
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China’s rise, potential recession, no WWIII yet: 11 key interviews from 2024
23 Dec 2024 - 2:30PM
Why eco-warrior Ma Jun sees hope for China’s role in Cop29 amid US uncertainty
22 Nov 2024 - 12:38PM
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Historian on why we aren’t heading towards WWIII yet and how wars have changed
8 Nov 2024 - 12:01AM
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China’s evolving role in Middle East conflicts, according to an academic
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