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The US president-elect’s unusual invitation to Xi Jinping came after he’d said ‘China can help’ end the Ukraine war.
22 Dec 2024 - 10:00AM
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Pacific nations
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Why Vanuatu should expect more aftershocks – and maybe another earthquake
21 Dec 2024 - 12:00PM
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India reopens North Korea embassy in ‘strategic’ move in volatile region: experts
20 Dec 2024 - 8:44PM
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Malaysia
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Is Anwar’s anti-corruption pledge in Malaysia facing a reality check after 2 years?
Anwar’s promise to eradicate corruption faces a reality check after ex-first lady Rosmah Mansor was acquitted of money laundering charges.
20 Dec 2024 - 10:30AM
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Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim attends a welcome ceremony at the Government Palace in Lima, Peru on November 13. Photo: EPA-EFE
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Hong Kong tourism
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A blueprint for revitalising Hong Kong tourism: lessons from Tokyo and Seoul
The city should prioritise authenticity over quick fixes, enhancing walkability, improving green spaces – and learning from regional rivals.
15 Dec 2024 - 9:00AM
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Asean
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Why Asean’s neutrality is our greatest asset in a divided world
As Malaysia prepares to assume the 2025 Asean chair, its trade minister argues for a unified approach to navigate the US-China rivalry.
13 Dec 2024 - 5:13PM
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Thailand
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Thaksin’s return at Udon Thani election sparks play for national influence
The return of ex-PM Thaksin Shinawatra turned a local election into a national political stage, aiming to motivate Pheu Thai’s voter base.
8 Dec 2024 - 10:30AM
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Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra arrives to face charges of insulting the monarchy at the Criminal Court in Bangkok, Thailand, on August 19. Photo: EPA-EFE
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Middle East
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China’s Middle East strategy falters as Aleppo falls to rebel forces
While China has invested in Syria’s reconstruction and seeks to expand its regional presence, the renewed violence has put its ambitions on hold.
7 Dec 2024 - 12:30PM
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Japan
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Japan should not just focus on abduction issue and reach out to North Korea
Tokyo has demanded the return of its citizens abducted by North Korea over the decades but any breakthrough on the issue is unlikely.
6 Dec 2024 - 10:30AM
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Asean
Asian Angle
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How Malaysia can boost Asean agency and centrality amid global challenges
As 2025 chair, Malaysia should adopt a cross-disciplinary approach to issues and undertake incremental but bold moves to cement Asean centrality.
3 Dec 2024 - 12:00PM
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War and conflict
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4 critical concerns about the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire
The 60-day truce may not lead to lasting peace, with potential for conflict escalation in Syria and unclear troop withdrawal plans.
30 Nov 2024 - 12:30PM
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Women on a scooter hold a Hezbollah flag as they drive past a destroyed building in Beirut on Wednesday following the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. Photo: AP
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Bangladesh
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‘Worse than before’: Bangladesh’s turmoil grows as Yunus tries to restore order
Muhammad Yunus faces challenges in restoring order and reviving Bangladesh’s economy amid ethnic tensions and urgent calls for new elections.
29 Nov 2024 - 10:30AM
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Internet
Asian Angle
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Asia’s digital future hangs by a thread beneath the ocean waves
Public-private partnerships are essential to ensuring the security of undersea cables against attacks, data theft and espionage.
24 Nov 2024 - 12:00PM
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Ukraine war
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How longer-range US missiles can change the Russia-Ukraine war’s complexion
The Army Tactical Missile System will allow Ukraine to conduct deep strikes on Russian territory and limit Moscow’s operational reach.
23 Nov 2024 - 10:00AM
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Malaysia
My Take
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As Sabah faces new bribery case, will it pay dividends for power seekers?
A whistle-blower has alleged corruption involving a ‘top leader’, prompting Chief Minister Hajiji Noor to dismiss speculation about his role.
22 Nov 2024 - 10:30AM
Sabah Chief Minister Hajiji Noor. Photo: Facebook
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Israel
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Why peace in the Middle East may be beyond Trump’s deal-making abilities
The US president-elect has vowed to end all wars. But the Middle East is likely to prove as much of a headache for him as it has for Biden.
17 Nov 2024 - 10:00AM
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Myanmar
Asian Angle
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Is Myanmar’s Arakan Army capable of governing Rakhine state?
The Arakan Army has made military gains in Rakhine but it’s likely to face challenges in addressing residents’ socio-economic needs.
16 Nov 2024 - 10:00AM
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US-China relations
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Trade and development used to undermine the Monroe Doctrine
As the United States surrounds China with bases and allies, Beijing is expanding business ties in Washington’s South American backyard.
15 Nov 2024 - 9:00PM
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President of Peru Dina Boluarte (right), receives the President of China Xi Jinping in Lima, Peru on November 14, 2024. Photo: EPA-EFE
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India
Asian Angle
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Why India-Pakistan relations need a new era of engagement
Historical examples show that the South Asian rivals can navigate their differences when their leaders embrace imaginative diplomacy.
9 Nov 2024 - 5:00PM
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Asean
Asian Angle
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Why Southeast Asia should worry about North Korean troops in Russia
The arrival of North Korean troops in Russia threatens to worsen and prolong the conflict in Ukraine, which would not be good for Southeast Asia.
9 Nov 2024 - 10:00AM
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North Korea
My Take
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How North Korea’s troop deployment to Russia is changing attitudes in China
The Chinese public who once derided North Korea as a ‘neighbourhood hooligan’ is now hailing its decision to help Russia in the Ukraine war.
9 Nov 2024 - 4:04AM
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Open Questions series
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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This economist says China’s property oversupply is far from over. Here’s why
6 Aug 2024 - 9:19AM
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Ex-World Bank economist on why ‘China will not be misled’, dodging Japan’s fate
5 Aug 2024 - 8:16PM
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China’s rise, potential recession, no WWIII yet: 11 key interviews from 2024
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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
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China’s evolving role in Middle East conflicts, according to an academic
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This economist says China’s property oversupply is far from over. Here’s why
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