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‘We get into fights’: South Korea’s political chaos stirs rift in familial ties
The division from a failed martial law attempt reveals a clash between older generations valuing economic stability and younger generations seeking social justice.
11 Jan 2025 - 3:00PM
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Japan
Japan, Indonesia plan a joint warship amid China tensions at sea
11 Jan 2025 - 10:24AM
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Malaysia
Tariffs, turmoil and Trump: untangling Malaysia’s Asean chair to-do list
11 Jan 2025 - 8:00AM
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India
Indian nurse’s death sentence in Yemen spotlights migrant workers’ woes
Nimisha Priya’s claims of passport confiscation among ‘problematic practices’ experienced by migrant workers in the Middle East, analysts say.
10 Jan 2025 - 8:43PM
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Nimisha Priya, who travelled to Yemen from Southern India’s Kerala in 2008 to look for a nursing job, was found guilty of murdering her business partner in a clinic, a Yemeni man named Talal Abdo Mahdi, in 2020. Photo: Handout
Japan
Japan’s Ishiba may turn to China after Trump snub, raising US policy concerns
Analysts think Ishiba aims to leverage China’s influence for Japan’s gain, but some fear this could weaken the Washington-Tokyo alliance.
10 Jan 2025 - 7:14PM
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The Philippines
Philippine politicians worry about ‘warmonger’ Trump’s aggressive foreign policy
Several groups say Donald Trump poses a grave danger to the region and worry the US president-elect may involve the Philippines in a war.
10 Jan 2025 - 5:00PM
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Indonesia
Indonesia court ruling shakes up presidential race rules: ‘victory for democracy’
The ruling removes the 20 per cent seat and 25 per cent vote threshold, paving the way for more diverse candidates and a more competitive political landscape.
10 Jan 2025 - 3:34PM
A woman casts her ballot for Indonesia’s presidential and legislative elections at a polling station in Banda Aceh on February 14, 2024. Photo: AFP
Malaysia
Malaysia and Japan to develop green energy projects, Ishiba eyes defence ties
Among their agreements, both countries will jointly develop hydrogen energy and partner in the post-war reconstruction of Gaza.
10 Jan 2025 - 2:16PM
North Korea
Will North Korea deploy up to 100,000 troops to help Russia’s war in Ukraine?
Pyongyang might have acquired advanced missile technology from Moscow in exchange for its involvement in the war, analysts say.
10 Jan 2025 - 8:00AM
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US presidential election 2024
Why Asia can expect ‘America First’ policy to endure post-Trump 2.0
Trump’s policies and tariffs in his second term could have ‘more punitive’ consequences for global economy, analysts at Singapore forum say.
9 Jan 2025 - 9:45PM
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Indonesia
Indonesian court’s ruling on citizens’ religion sparks discrimination fears
Rights activists say the court’s decision could reduce religion to a bureaucratic formality and ‘thicken religious polarisation’.
9 Jan 2025 - 6:42PM
The Istiqlal Mosque (top) and the Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption (bottom). Indonesia officially recognises six religions. Photo: Indonesia’s Presidential Palace / AFP
South Korea
South Korean first lady plagiarised master’s thesis, university concludes
Kim, who was previously embroiled in controversy over her academic credentials, has until the end of January to contest the findings.
9 Jan 2025 - 6:56PM
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Japan
Gender rights, traditional values butt heads in Japan over marriage surnames
Gender rights advocates say this is a step in the right direction but warn conservative opposition may still stall progress.
9 Jan 2025 - 9:11AM
The Philippines
Philippines urged to ‘lean into US alliance’ to deter China in disputed sea
Manila can invite US military to undertake humanitarian operations or partner American company for oil exploration in disputed waters, analyst says.
8 Jan 2025 - 9:38PM
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The Philippines
Filipinos fear US’ anti-ICC bill may impede probe into Duterte’s drug war
The bill slams the ICC’s ‘illegitimate’ charges against Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu for war crimes related to the Israel-Gaza war.
8 Jan 2025 - 7:00PM
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Relatives of drug war victims calling for justice against then President Rodrigo Duterte in Manila in 2021. Photo: Reuters
Malaysia
Najib house arrest saga carries political peril for Malaysia’s Anwar
Public anger, accusations of treason hit Anwar’s administration over handling of Najib’s potential release into house arrest.
8 Jan 2025 - 5:30PM
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Sri Lanka
With eyes on China and India, Sri Lanka lifts ban on foreign research vessels
The decision reflects Colombo’s efforts to stay non-aligned as it juggles India’s security concerns with China’s growing influence.
8 Jan 2025 - 3:12PM
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Indonesia
Is Indonesia’s Brics entry a ‘strategic hedge’ or challenge to US interests?
The move, championed by Prabowo, reflects a bid to elevate Indonesia’s global standing – but could complicate ties with the US under Trump.
11 Jan 2025 - 11:13AM
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US president-elect Donald Trump has threatened to impose tariffs of up to 100 per cent on Brics members. Photo: Reuters
Indonesia
Indonesia’s US$4 billion free meal scheme: feeding dreams or fuelling debt?
With plans to feed nearly 83 million people by 2029, critics warn the programme may push Indonesia’s budget deficit beyond its legal limits.
8 Jan 2025 - 11:00AM
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India
Will Trudeau’s exit ease Canada-India tensions?
The PM’s departure follows criticism for his handling of allegations surrounding a Sikh leader’s murder on Canadian soil.
9 Jan 2025 - 4:55PM
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Thailand
Thai ex-PM Thaksin under fire for alleged racist jibe at African women
Former leader says Thai women have ‘natural beauty’ and his Pheu Thai party will promote them to become supermodels.
8 Jan 2025 - 1:56PM
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27 Jun 2023 - 2:58PM
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