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Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto. Photo: Reuters

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What Erdogan’s summit walkout could mean for Prabowo, Indonesia-Turkey ties

Officials deny speculation of a rift even as analysts note Prabowo’s ‘diplomatic gaffe’ could indicate possible missteps in foreign policy.

24 Dec 2024 - 4:27PM

Malaysian police make child porn raids ahead of social media deadline

24 Dec 2024 - 4:15PMvideocam

The Philippines

‘Extremely irresponsible’: Philippine army’s Typhon purchase plan angers China

24 Dec 2024 - 12:38PMvideocam

Politics

What Apple’s US$1 billion investment pledge means for Indonesia’s tech sector

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.

24 Dec 2024 - 11:00AM

A customer inspects an Apple iPhone 15 at a mall in Denpasar, Indonesia’s Bali. Photo: EPA-EFE

Politics

Revolution, elections and a baby hippo, this was the year in Asia

From climate change to political storms and a Taylor Swift world tour, Asia in 2024 was characterised by turbulence and surprises.

24 Dec 2024 - 9:30AMvideocam

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South Korea martial law 2024

Did South Korea’s Yoon use fortune-telling to plan his failed martial law bid?

Noh Sang-won, an ex-intelligence chief, has allegedly advised Yoon Suk-yeol on his martial law decree’s timing based on fortune-telling.

24 Dec 2024 - 8:00AMvideocam

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China-Philippines relations

Drop in number of Chinese students in Philippines ‘deeply concerning’

Experts say the decline is a result of stricter visa rules and country’s current atmosphere of paranoia that discourages Chinese visitors.

23 Dec 2024 - 8:15PMvideocam

Passengers from Guangzhou, China line up for immigration at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila, the Philippines. Photo: EPA-EFE

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Singapore invokes fake news law against Bloomberg over bungalow sales article

The law ministry says the false statements in the Bloomberg article ‘attack the transparency of property transactions in Singapore’.

23 Dec 2024 - 7:16PM

Politics

How US sanctions on Pakistan could be a ‘net advantage for India’

Recent sanctions are further evidence of Pakistan’s relative decline in importance in the US, analysts note.

23 Dec 2024 - 6:30PMvideocam

Politics

The Philippines

‘Erasing history’?: Marcos Jnr accused of political bias over new banknotes

A critic of Ferdinand Marcos Jnr accuses him of attempting to reshape the country’s history by removing the Aquinos from the 500-peso notes.

23 Dec 2024 - 3:11PM

Current 500 Philippine-peso banknotes featuring the late opposition leader Benigno Aquino Jnr and his wife, former president Corazon Aquino, and the new notes featuring the Visayan spotted deer on the front. Photo: Jeoffrey Maitem

Politics

The Philippines

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.

23 Dec 2024 - 8:00AMvideocam

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr shakes hands with residents during the distribution of food aid in Manila on December 14. Photo: EPA-EFE

Economics

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.

22 Dec 2024 - 5:00PMvideocam

Economics

The Philippines

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 - 1:30PMvideocam

Politics

‘Very striking’: China and Vietnam tighten ties in a ‘3+3’ strategic pivot

The inclusion of public security alongside diplomacy and defence in their new dialogue mechanism has piqued analysts’ interest.

22 Dec 2024 - 8:00AM

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi with his Vietnamese counterpart Bui Thanh Son in Beijing on December 10. Photo: Xinhua

Politics

Israel and Turkey seize the chance to shape Syria’s future post-Assad

While Turkey backs the HTS regime, Israel is destroying its military capacity and claiming territory – fuelling fears of fragmentation.

21 Dec 2024 - 5:30PM

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (left) walks with soldiers at the seized Mount Hermon in the Golan Heights, near the border with Syria, on Tuesday. Photo: Government Press Office / AFP

Economics

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

Health & Environment

In southern India, the push for home births carries health concerns

While some women advocate for natural childbirth, the lack of skilled care and potential for complications during home deliveries poses significant risks.

21 Dec 2024 - 3:00PMvideocam

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India reopens North Korea embassy in ‘strategic’ move in volatile region: experts

Experts believe the embassy’s resumption of operations will allow India to engage in diplomatic discussions on critical issues in Northeast Asia.

20 Dec 2024 - 8:44PMvideocam

The Indian Embassy in North Korea. Photo: Facebook/Embassy of India, Pyongyang

Politics

Singapore NRIC saga, apology timing raise questions over communication gaps

The incident has exposed the lack of communication between government agencies and caused confusion in the public, analysts say.

20 Dec 2024 - 8:08PM

Politics

Malaysia agrees to resume search for missing flight MH370

Malaysia’s cabinet has agreed in principle to an offer from Ocean Infinity to a ‘no find, no fee’ search deal, the transport minister says.

20 Dec 2024 - 7:40PMvideocam

Politics

Anwar’s pick of Thaksin as adviser raises fears of ex-PM favouring Myanmar junta

Myanmar resistance groups are concerned that the former Thai leader will align his business interests with those of the military junta.

20 Dec 2024 - 2:19PMvideocam

Thailand’s former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra arrives at a tech event in Bangkok on December 4. Photo: AFP

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