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Apple’s offer shows Indonesia’s push for local content rules is starting to pay off, but new entrants to its tech sector could be deterred, analysts note.
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Outrage over deep cuts forces Marcos to halt US$108 billion budget signing
Critics accuse lawmakers of diverting funds from pro-poor services to their own pet projects, raising concerns of corruption.
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India’s luxury property market booming despite economic slowdown
Sales of luxury properties in India priced at US$470,000 and above surged by 37.8 per cent in January-September, according to real estate firm CBRE.
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Why closing Pogos won’t solve the Philippines’ China problems
The battle against corruption, crime and Chinese interference that offshore gaming operators represented is far from over, experts say.
22 Dec 2024 - 1:30PM
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Philippine Interior Secretary Juanito Remulla places the closure sign on a Pogo hub in Cavite province on Tuesday. Photo: AFP
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India
Crude and clout: unpacking the US$13 billion India-Russia oil deal
Analysts suggest New Delhi wants to avoid being eclipsed by Beijing as Russia increasingly relies on China amid a changing world order.
21 Dec 2024 - 3:30PM
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Thailand
Thailand’s high-tech utopia starts to take shape – but will it deliver?
At its launch seven years ago, the Eastern Economic Corridor was marketed as a solution to Thailand’s economic malaise. But concerns persist.
21 Dec 2024 - 8:11AM
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Indonesia
Bakery assault video sparks anti-Chinese backlash in Indonesia, exposing biases
Experts say the clip of a bakery employee being assaulted by the owner’s son reflects historical traumas and societal anxieties, with social media amplifying racist rhetoric.
20 Dec 2024 - 11:10AM
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Malaysia
Pricey Chinese ‘rebadge’? Malaysia’s first home-grown EV splits opinions
Proton’s e.Mas7 struggles to convince EV fans, with some praising its good value and others dismissing the car as an overpriced model.
19 Dec 2024 - 12:09PM
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Malaysia’s first locally produced electric vehicle, the e.Mas7, was launched in Kuala Lumpur on December 16. Photo: AFP
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Trump’s Mar-a-Lago dinner with Akie Abe raises questions about Japan-US ties
Analysts believe the meeting, held before a scheduled meeting with current Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, could be a tactic to pressure him to uphold ties with the US.
19 Dec 2024 - 9:48AM
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In Japan, a protein pioneer’s edible insect experiment fails to fly
The founder of Gryllus Inc, which has filed for bankruptcy, maintains that his company’s insect-based food was ahead of its time.
18 Dec 2024 - 12:00PM
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‘Modern slavery’: the dark truths behind Japan’s foreign trainee scheme
As more victims step forward, the spotlight intensifies on a system that activists say prioritises profit over workers’ dignity and safety.
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‘China will take what it wants unless we push’: Manila-Tokyo deal to spark tensions?
The deal strengthens defence ties between the nations, but analysts warn it could entangle the Philippines in Japan’s regional security role.
17 Dec 2024 - 8:37PM
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Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro (left) and Foreign Secretary Enrique Manalo (centre) pose with Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Kazuya Endo in Manila on December 5, after the countries signed an agreement for Japan to provide coastal surveillance radar to Manila. Photo: Kyodo
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Malaysia
Malaysia plans seafood air freight hub in Sabah state to meet China demand
To meet growing demand from its largest trading partner, Malaysia aims to leverage Sabah’s abundant fisheries and position the country as a regional trade gateway.
17 Dec 2024 - 7:25PM
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Malaysia
Raids on illegal mines spotlight Malaysia’s lucrative rare earth ambitions
Malaysia’s crackdown highlights the challenges of managing rare earth resources amid rising global demand for green technology.
17 Dec 2024 - 11:30AM
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Malaysia
Proton’s new EV challenges BYD and Tesla in Malaysia’s growing market
Proton hopes the launch positions the Malaysian carmaker as a leader in the region’s burgeoning EV market, dominated by Tesla and Chinese brands.
16 Dec 2024 - 9:00PM
Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim touches the first locally produced electric vehicle (EV), the e.MAS 7, during its launch event in Kuala Lumpur on December 16/ Photo: AFP
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Singapore
Allianz withdraws offer to acquire Singapore’s Income Insurance
The decision comes after public outcry and government scrutiny over the importance of balancing commercial interests with social responsibility.
16 Dec 2024 - 6:39PM
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Malaysia
Malaysia and Thailand seek to revive border area with bridge and rail upgrade
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says both countries will work towards a comprehensive peace plan for their border region.
16 Dec 2024 - 6:24PM
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Singapore
Can Singapore’s green energy push be powered with Malaysia’s help?
Singapore has begun low-carbon electricity imports from Malaysia – but regional cooperation and cost-sharing are still an issue.
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