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Vessels anchored in Bandar Abbas along the Strait of Hormuz. Oil prices have fallen following a US-Iran agreement to end the Middle East war. Photo: AFP

Economics

Asia treads cautiously on Iranian oil exports despite US sanctions waiver

Some regional economies are assessing the possibility of the US and Iran resuming hostilities before committing to buy Iranian oil.

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‘No DAP’: could Johor state election disrupt Malaysia’s unity coalition?

25 Jun 2026 - 8:53PM

Laser aimed at Punch the monkey in Japan prompts zoo’s ‘unacceptable’ warning

25 Jun 2026 - 6:08PM

Lifestyle & Culture

Indonesia’s immigration chief urges rethink on wider visa-free access

Immigration Director General Hendarsam Marantoko says Indonesia ‘does not want visitors who do not contribute positively’ to the economy.

25 Jun 2026 - 5:12PM

Tourists walk through the Prambanan temple complex in Sleman regency, Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Photo: Khairu Syukrillah/ZUMA Press Wire/dpa

People

Philippines foils second planned high school attack in Leyte in days

Authorities got a tip-off on an ‘impending mass shooting’ in the province, two days after a shooting incident that killed three students.

25 Jun 2026 - 2:55PMvideocam

People

Malaysian doctor in Australia remanded over 33 child sex offence charges

The court heard that the alleged offences, involving ‘eight, possibly nine victims’, had been captured on hidden cameras in consulting rooms.

25 Jun 2026 - 12:09PM

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Health & Environment

Is Malaysia risking its world-class coral reefs for offshore oil?

A new report reveals that 86 per cent of the country’s sensitive marine environments overlap with active or proposed oil and gas blocks.

25 Jun 2026 - 3:49PM

Boats anchor at a dive site off Sipadan Island in Sabah, Malaysia. Photo: Shutterstock

Economics

Asian airfares look set to fall as jet fuel prices ease on US-Iran deal

Budget carriers will lead the charge but the pace is likely to be gradual as airlines wait for more clarity on the Iran war, experts say.

25 Jun 2026 - 3:40PMvideocam

Health & Environment

Singapore aims to lead Asia’s wellness race with US$770 million complex

The Therme wellness hub is set to draw 2 million visitors annually as competition heats up in the regional tourism sector.

24 Jun 2026 - 11:25PM

Economics

How Indonesia’s coal policies left its own citizens in the dark

Hours-long blackouts since last week have disrupted the lives and businesses of millions of subscribers of state-owned utility firm PLN in Java.

24 Jun 2026 - 7:07PMvideocam

Barges are loaded with coal on the Mahakam River in Samarinda, East Kalimantan, Indonesia, in 2022. Photo: AP

Lifestyle & Culture

Chinese-Filipino groups downplay Sinophobia over earthquake aid in Philippines

The community is drawing attention partly due to the South China Sea row and spying cases involving Chinese nationals in the Philippines.

24 Jun 2026 - 5:30PM

Chinese-Filipinos walk along Binondo in Manila. The community has been involved in disaster relief efforts in the Philippines for many years. Photo: Jeoffrey Maitem

Health & Environment

After Philippines’ worst school shooting, a familiar hunt for easy answers

The Tacloban attack has reignited a debate over youth radicalisation online, but experts warn blanket bans ignore the real issue.

24 Jun 2026 - 5:00PMvideocam

Politics

Thai officials caught altering exam scores for bribes of up to US$24,000

Thousands of applicants allegedly paid bribes to secure civil service positions in the multimillion-dollar fraud.

24 Jun 2026 - 4:41PMvideocam

Politics

‘Senseless’: US military command rebrand risks damaging India ties

Eight years after ‘Indo’ was added to signal India’s importance, analysts say its removal points to a shift in Washington’s priorities.

24 Jun 2026 - 7:30PMvideocam

US President Donald Trump shakes hands with India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of a G7 summit in France on June 17. Photo: AFP

People

Malaysian police officer faces disciplinary probe over ‘smelly’ Chinese video

Malaysia’s police chief has called for an inquiry and says action may go beyond internal discipline if laws have been breached.

24 Jun 2026 - 2:09PMvideocam

Malaysian tourists cover their noses and complain about “smelly” locals in China in a clip. Photo: TikTok/ekyn.wong

Politics

India wants a self-reliant military, but can its private defence firms deliver?

Private firms now drive nearly a quarter of domestic production, but analysts warn a lack of R&D leaves New Delhi tethered to foreign tech.

24 Jun 2026 - 11:00AM

Politics

Why North Korea prefers a ‘hostile’ neighbour to Seoul’s peace efforts

One way to break the deadlock is to revive talks between the two Koreas, China and the US to end the Korean war, an analyst suggests.

24 Jun 2026 - 9:43AMvideocam

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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.

20 Jun 2026 - 8:00AMvideocam

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?

13 Jun 2026 - 8:00AMvideocam

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.

8 Jun 2026 - 10:22AMvideocam

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.

30 May 2026 - 7:30AM

Illustration: Huy Truong

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Exclusive | US assures India over AI ‘kill switch’ as ‘Pax Silica’ expands to counter China

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The Pax Silica summit in Washington brought together countries seeking to strengthen AI supply chains. Photo: Handout

Economics

Asia treads cautiously on Iranian oil exports despite US sanctions waiver

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Vessels anchored in Bandar Abbas along the Strait of Hormuz. Oil prices have fallen following a US-Iran agreement to end the Middle East war. Photo: AFP

Politics

‘No DAP’: could Johor state election disrupt Malaysia’s unity coalition?

25 Jun 2026 - 8:53PM

Supporters of Malaysia’s Barisan National coalition led by the United Malays National Organisation, wave flags in 2022. Photo: AP

People

Malaysian doctor in Australia remanded over 33 child sex offence charges

25 Jun 2026 - 12:09PM

Lifestyle & Culture

Indonesia’s immigration chief urges rethink on wider visa-free access

25 Jun 2026 - 5:12PM

Tourists walk through the Prambanan temple complex in Sleman regency, Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Photo: Khairu Syukrillah/ZUMA Press Wire/dpa

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Filipino fishermen worry about Chinese nature reserve in disputed waters

Filipino fishermen worry about Chinese nature reserve in disputed waters

Centenarian becomes oldest person to climb Mount Fuji

Centenarian becomes oldest person to climb Mount Fuji

Cambodia unveils new Chinese-built airport

Cambodia unveils new Chinese-built airport

Ex-PM Thaksin Shinawatra to serve 1 year in jail

Ex-PM Thaksin Shinawatra to serve 1 year in jail

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