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Rice imports, policy inertia put ‘future of Filipino farming’ at risk: report
Policy failures and under-investment among factors for exacerbating country’s import reliance to the detriment of the local farming industry, report says.
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‘Sara has momentum’: how Philippine VP won round 1 of impeachment row
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Japan eyes 80% cut in 298,000 death toll for potential Nankai monster quake
Measures include fortifying homes and fire safety installations, as well as building more embankments and emergency shelters.
11 Jun 2025 - 7:19PM
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Waves of a tsunami hit residences after a powerful earthquake in Natori, Miyagi prefecture on March 11, 2011. Photo: AP
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Indonesia’s green groups welcome move to axe mining permits in Raja Ampat
Prabowo cancels four mining permits in Raja Ampat, but concerns remain over nickel exploitation on Gag Island and other small islands in Indonesia.
11 Jun 2025 - 5:40PM
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US$900 million seized as China helps Malaysia dismantle Tedy Teow’s scam empire
MBI Group’s Malaysian founder has been called ‘Jho Lo 2’ because of the sheer scale of his operation.
11 Jun 2025 - 5:49PM
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Is acceptance by India’s Modi to attend G7 summit in Canada a ‘Pyrrhic victory’?
The belated invitation by Canada has sparked debate on whether ties between New Delhi and Ottawa are on the mend.
11 Jun 2025 - 7:17PM
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has accepted the invitation from his Canadian counterpart Mark Carney to attend the G7 summit in Alberta. Photo: dpa
Health & Environment
Japan’s Osaka Expo water shows suspended as Legionella levels top safety limit
Resumption of the shows will depend on the results of stepped-up sanitisation measures, including pipe cleaning and chemical disinfection.
11 Jun 2025 - 3:07PM
Economics
How Indonesian fintech firm is bridging funding gaps for women entrepreneurs
Amartha leverages technology to provide loans to women running small businesses in remote areas, but challenges such as lack of digital literacy remain.
11 Jun 2025 - 3:00PM
Lifestyle & Culture
Restaurant chain in Thailand in hot soup over buffet shortage complaints
MK Restaurants’ US$9.17 buffet promotion drew long wait times and led to food shortages, prompting the chain to apologise to its customers.
11 Jun 2025 - 2:21PM
People
‘Uncertainty has costs’: the Asian students rethinking US education plans
International students caught in the crosshairs of shifting policies are questioning whether the rewards of studying in the US still outweigh the risks.
11 Jun 2025 - 12:30PM
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People enter and exit the Harry Elkins Widener Memorial Library on the Harvard University campus in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Photo: AFP
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Fans of Malaysia’s Rafizi face police probes as internal party feud intensifies
At least 20 social media users are under investigation by the communications commission, the former minister says.
11 Jun 2025 - 3:13PM
Politics
Will Kim Jong-un reciprocate first move by South Korea’s Lee to ease tensions?
A proposed halt to the launch of anti-North propaganda leaflets may signal a major policy shift by President Lee Jae-myung, analysts say.
11 Jun 2025 - 3:37PM
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Man in Japan arrested over suspected attempt to repeat 1987 attack on reporters
The man is believed to have been inspired by a gunman who killed a reporter and injured another at an Asahi newspaper office in 1987.
11 Jun 2025 - 9:30AM
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Politics
In Japan, LA protests are dividing people as much as in the US. Here’s why
While some Japanese agree with President Donald Trump’s crackdown against the protests, others urge Japan to be more receptive to foreigners.
11 Jun 2025 - 8:55AM
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The protests in Los Angeles against US immigration raids have sparked a debate in Japan over the influx of foreigners into the country. Photo: TNS
Economics
Eye on the prize: bags of rice, daily essentials up for grabs at Japanese arcade
The arcade’s manager says the goal is for residents in Kawagoe to have some fun even with the soaring rice prices.
10 Jun 2025 - 9:01PM
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India expected to maintain robust growth despite Pakistan tensions, trade woes
Economy could grow by about 6.5 per cent this financial year, analysts say, with rate cut predicted to boost consumption, investment.
11 Jun 2025 - 3:55PM
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What South Korea’s new president means for its US, China ties
Expect a nuanced approach to foreign policy as President Lee Jae-myung attempts to pull relations with Beijing back from their ‘lowest ebb’.
8 Jun 2025 - 8:13AM
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung speaks on the phone at his residence in Incheon, South Korea, on Wednesday. Photo: Yonhap/AFP
Politics
Battle for the Philippines’ 2028 presidency begins: ‘they’ve smelled blood’
A surprising Duterte-Marcos midterm stalemate has shifted focus to the vice-president’s impeachment fight – and the next presidential race.
2 Jun 2025 - 11:35PM
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Anwar Ibrahim mints a dynasty – but Malaysia’s youth aren’t buying it
The rapid ascent of Anwar’s heir apparent Nurul Izzah has alienated many young Malaysians who are tired of old feuds and unfulfilled promises.
24 May 2025 - 8:00AM
Economics
Silicon rally: can Malaysia reclaim its semiconductor glory?
Outpacing regional chip rivals won’t be easy for ‘Silicon Malaysia’, but insiders say it has the subsidies, labour and will to succeed.
17 May 2025 - 8:08AM
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Pro-Marcos Jnr Philippines-originated ChatGPT accounts banned over AI misuse
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Malaysia’s new luxury tax a hard sell for Anwar as popularity wanes
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Nara’s famed deer could face food crisis in winter as acorn trees cut down
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