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A sailor raises the Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force ensign on board the JS Ise, a helicopter destroyer, as it docks at the international port in Manila in June last year. Photo: AFP

Politics

How Japan seeks to win over allies by rebutting China over military spending

Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi questions the accuracy of China’s military spending data, contrasting it with Japan’s transparent approach.

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‘So much pressure’: why Singapore lawyers don’t last beyond courtship phase

Thailand auctions US$18 million superyacht linked to supersized fraud

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Health & Environment

Moving tribute to Malaysian donor spurs vital conversation on organ donation

Misconceptions remain in the Muslim-majority country – especially around brain death, burial and whether the body must remain complete.

Hospital Sungai Buloh medical staff line the corridor to give Normah Sabar a final send-off. Photo: Facebook/Hospital Sungai Buloh Selangor
Hospital Sungai Buloh medical staff line the corridor to give Normah Sabar a final send-off. Photo: Facebook/Hospital Sungai Buloh Selangor

Economics

South Korea’s economy is booming. Why is the reality so different on the ground?

Economists warn the narrow growth will leave sectors including construction, retail, services and small businesses struggling to keep pace.

People

Fatal shooting exposes ‘systemic failures’ in Philippine schools

The tragedy has sparked concern among educators amid the rise of bullying in public schools and the lack of safety mechanisms on campus.

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Why Wong-Putin meeting doesn’t mean Singapore’s going soft on Russia

Singapore needs to balance its tough stance on the Ukraine war with its responsibilities towards other Asean nations, experts say.

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Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong (left) and Russian President Vladimir Putin shake hands during their meeting on the sidelines of the Russia-Asean Summit in Kazan on Thursday. Photo: Sputnik/AP
Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong (left) and Russian President Vladimir Putin shake hands during their meeting on the sidelines of the Russia-Asean Summit in Kazan on Thursday. Photo: Sputnik/AP

People

Malaysian woman apologises for video mocking ‘smelly’ locals in China

Nur Asyiqin Mohd Dalil says she ‘genuinely regrets’ her actions and promises to be more sensitive to public sentiment.

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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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Health & Environment

Elephants’ transfer to Japan sparks Malaysia’s corruption inquiry

A whistle-blower claims that millions of dollars are linked to several individuals and the government did not receive the money from the move.

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Three elephants that were previously from Malaysia stand in their enclosure at the Tennoji Zoo in Osaka. Photo: Facebook/The Patriot Studio

People

Singaporean man traumatised over ex-schoolmate’s AI photos of them as family

The man, who says he hardly knew the schoolmate, has filed a police report and set all his social media accounts to private.

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Luke, who is single and not dating anyone, says a former female schoolmate of his has used AI to create images of him. Photo: Threads
Luke, who is single and not dating anyone, says a former female schoolmate of his has used AI to create images of him. Photo: Threads

Politics

Will Philippines’ new bill entrench the political dynasties it aims to curb?

Critics say the bill does not address political power concentration in government or the conditions that allow dynasties to flourish.

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Economics

Bangladesh urges Malaysia to ease labour hiring curbs amid exploitation concerns

Both sides seek to ensure that the hiring process for Bangladeshi workers is transparent to protect their interests.

Politics

Did Myanmar-China talks spawn a more emboldened junta?

China and India have been jostling for influence in Myanmar as the Asean member remains embroiled in civil war.

Chinese President Xi Jinping holds talks with Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on June 16. Photo: Xinhua

Lifestyle & Culture

Sin to salvation: how Singapore’s most notorious mall found God

Orchard Towers, once a byword for vice, is now part of a megachurch trend repurposing retail spaces from Jakarta to Kuala Lumpur.

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Orchard Towers in Singapore pictured on Friday. Cornerstone Community Church officially opened weekly services at the Orchard Road landmark in January. Photo: Jean Iau
Orchard Towers in Singapore pictured on Friday. Cornerstone Community Church officially opened weekly services at the Orchard Road landmark in January. Photo: Jean Iau

Politics

Trump called Canada a freerider. This Pacific naval push is Ottawa’s reply

Ottawa is fielding its largest military contingent in years at the Rimpac drills. Whether it can sustain the commitment is another matter.

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Economics

Inside Germany’s plan to transform a Philippine Cold War relic

A multimillion-dollar aviation deal at Clark highlights European economic investment as a tool of strategic power.

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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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Illustration: Huy Truong
Illustration: Huy Truong

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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Politics

Tariffs, war and broken trust: Southeast Asia’s Trump problem

Disillusioned by US unpredictability, the region is learning to diversify – while Trump treats allies as bargaining chips.

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How Japan seeks to win over allies by rebutting China over military spending

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A sailor raises the Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force ensign on board the JS Ise, a helicopter destroyer, as it docks at the international port in Manila in June last year. Photo: AFP

Health & Environment

‘So much pressure’: why Singapore lawyers don’t last beyond courtship phase

People walk across a bridge near the Supreme Court (right) in Singapore. Photo: AFP

Asia

Tourists in China call locals smelly, Singapore vs London: 7 Asia highlights

Malaysian tourists have sparked outrage at home with viral videos mocking locals in China. Photo: Threads

Economics

Thailand auctions US$18 million superyacht linked to supersized fraud

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Atlas, a superyacht belonging to fugitive financier Benjamin Mauerberger, goes under the hammer on Tuesday. Photo: Anti-Money Laundering Office

People

Fatal shooting exposes ‘systemic failures’ in Philippine schools

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People stand next to the entrance gate of San Jose National High School after a shooting incident in Tacloban City, Leyte province, the Philippines, on Monday. Photo: AFP
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