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An advertising board of Reliance Jio, a digital platform owned by Indian businessman Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Industries, in Mumbai. Photo: AFP

Economics

Reliance Jio’s IPO set to intensify investor focus on India’s telco sector

A positive response to the IPO could spur investor interest in the proposed listings by PhonePe and Nykaa, analysts say.

Civil trainee deaths spur criticisms of Prabowo’s reliance on military drill

‘Positive reform’: Malaysia cracks down on cross-border child sexual abuse

Politics

Mahathir and PAS demand Malay unity in Malaysia’s Johor poll

The state election is serving as a testing ground for a cross-party Malay alliance, threatening traditional coalition loyalties.

A combination photograph shows Malaysia’s former prime minister Mahathir Mohamad (left) and PAS chief Abdul Hadi Awang overlaid with a transparent Malaysian flag. Photos: Reuters, AFP
A combination photograph shows Malaysia’s former prime minister Mahathir Mohamad (left) and PAS chief Abdul Hadi Awang overlaid with a transparent Malaysian flag. Photos: Reuters, AFP

People

Thailand’s suitcase murder raises safety fears as Pattaya mourns for teen victim

Family and friends of the victim who was allegedly murdered by an Australian man mourn for a teenage girl who was ‘beloved by everyone’.

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Economics

Singapore telco slashes CEO’s salary after outages

A deadly outage in Australia and others in Singapore led Singtel to cut executive pay despite posting strong profits.

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Economics

Hong Kong’s loss is Malaysia’s gain in the housing market

A growing number of Hongkongers are swapping small flats for larger homes and lower living costs in Malaysia.

Residential tower blocks in Hong Kong. Photo: Reuters
Residential tower blocks in Hong Kong. Photo: Reuters

Politics

How a potential UAE deal could reshape India’s arms export ambitions

A UAE order for BrahMos missiles would ‘validate Indian weapons in a highly competitive market’, analysts say.

Economics

‘Purple gold rush’: Philippine ube farming looks to cash in on craze

Philippine ube exports reached over US$3 million in 2025, more than double the US$1.4 million figure recorded in 2024.

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People

Does Gojek co-founder’s guilty verdict test Indonesia’s investor climate?

Ex-education minister Nadiem Makarim has been sentenced to 10 years’ jail for abusing his authority over the procurement of school laptops.

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Nadiem Makarim, Indonesia’s former education minister and co-founder of ride-hailing firm Gojek, at the Central Jakarta Court on Tuesday. Photo: Reuters

People

Thai beer dynasty heir opens up about abuse, mother’s ‘ungrateful child’ lawsuit

Siranudh ‘Psi’ Scott broke his silence on alleged childhood trauma as his estranged mother wielded a century-old legal weapon against him.

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Siranudh “Psi” Scott, a fourth-generation member of the billionaire Thai family that founded the Singha beer brand, pictured in Bangkok last month. Photo: AFP
Siranudh “Psi” Scott, a fourth-generation member of the billionaire Thai family that founded the Singha beer brand, pictured in Bangkok last month. Photo: AFP

Politics

Philippine religious group challenges Marcos, seeks to shield senator over probe

Senator Rodante Marcoleta, a member of the Iglesia ni Cristo, is under investigation over US$1.2 million ‘donations’ to fund his candidacy.

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Politics

Is Singapore facing ‘public fatigue’ over ex-MP Raeesah Khan saga?

It would be in the interest of all political parties to focus on economic issues affecting citizens, analysts say.

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Health & Environment

In Malaysia, military veterans are sent to schools to teach bullies a lesson

The first 16 former Malaysian Armed Forces personnel will start work as wardens at eight selected Mara Junior Science Colleges on Wednesday.

Malaysian soldiers march in formation during National Day celebrations in Kuala Lumpur in 2022. Photo: AP

Lifestyle & Culture

Why would Filipinos holiday at home if abroad is cheaper?

Manila wants Filipinos to explore their own backyard. But when Batanes costs twice as much as Taipei, it’s a tough sell.

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A Cebu Pacific passenger plane takes off from Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila. Photo: AFP
A Cebu Pacific passenger plane takes off from Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila. Photo: AFP

Lifestyle & Culture

Meet AIko: Japan’s AI police chief taking on a US$2 billion scam epidemic

Japan has a new police chief. Her name is AIko, she lives on YouTube and she’s coming for scammers.

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People

Singapore catches e-bike rider in viral ‘Superman’ stunt video

The rider was caught on camera going faster than cars on his vehicle, with the device’s speed estimated at almost 80 km/h.

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Lifestyle & Culture

Malaysia has never had so many Chinese tourists. It wants more

As Thailand loses its allure, Malaysia turns to viral algorithms to entice millions of independent Chinese travellers.

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Illustration: Huy Truong
Illustration: Huy Truong

Health & Environment

Asia’s shaky food supply shudders as ‘super’ El Nino arrives

Every few years, the Pacific runs a fever. This year, it could be worse than anything seen for decades, scientists warn.

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Politics

Asean at 60: peace, prosperity and polite paralysis

Non-interference bought decades of stability, but now breeds inaction. Is Asean due an overhaul?

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Health & Environment

How Malaysia’s island paradise became a haven for smugglers

Traffickers exploit Langkawi’s scattered geography and proximity to Thailand to smuggle drugs, fuel and migrants.

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Sunset from Langkawi Island, Malaysia. Photo: Shutterstock
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Lionel Messi celebrates scoring Argentina’s third goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group J match against Jordan. Photo: Getty Images via AFP

Economics

Reliance Jio’s IPO set to intensify investor focus on India’s telco sector

An advertising board of Reliance Jio, a digital platform owned by Indian businessman Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Industries, in Mumbai. Photo: AFP

Politics

Civil trainee deaths spur criticisms of Prabowo’s reliance on military drill

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto salutes while singing the national anthem at an event at the State Palace in Jakarta last month. Photo: Reuters

Politics

‘Positive reform’: Malaysia cracks down on cross-border child sexual abuse

Malaysia’s lower house parliament building in Kuala Lumpur. Photo: AP

People

Thailand’s suitcase murder raises safety fears as Pattaya mourns for teen victim

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Thai forensic police officers on Friday inspect a suitcase containing the body of a Thai teenage girl believed to have been murdered by an Australian man near a railway track in Pattaya, Thailand. Photo: EPA
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Asian Angle | Liberal Islam in Indonesia is sliding into irrelevance

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Asian Angle | China builds Southeast Asia expertise as the US lets it wither

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