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Philippines’ new visa rules cause headaches for Chinese businesses
Manila’s visa rules to combat fraud are hindering legitimate Chinese businesses, affecting the local economy and increasing Sinophobia.
22 Nov 2024 - 4:26PM
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‘Jokowi still wants action’: Indonesia polls a test of ex-leader’s clout
22 Nov 2024 - 3:13PM
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Singapore warns Myanmar not to use Asean for ‘politics of retaliation’
22 Nov 2024 - 3:33PM
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Southeast Asia
Singapore executes third drug trafficker in a week as UN urges end to hangings
Rosman Abdullah’s execution was the eighth this year in the city state, seven for drug trafficking and one for murder.
22 Nov 2024 - 12:54PM
People protest against the death penalty in Singapore in 2022. Photo: AFP
Politics
Anwar’s 2 years in power: Malaysia’s economy booms but reforms sputter
While Anwar brought economic and political stability to the country, he has largely abandoned his core agenda to win back Malay support.
22 Nov 2024 - 12:51PM
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Southeast Asia admits China’s sway, but South China Sea stress sows distrust: study
Southeast Asian elites prefer an Asean-led regional order, despite acknowledging China’s growing influence, but the bloc faces its own challenges.
21 Nov 2024 - 7:30PM
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Politics
US gives Philippines ‘force multiplier’ drones to counter China in disputed waters
The Mantas T-12 unmanned surface vessels can be used for stealth spying, resupplying BRP Sierra Madre or retrofitted for combat, analysts said.
21 Nov 2024 - 6:24PM
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Southeast Asia
Malaysian father to be publicly caned for Islamic crime of close proximity
The punishment, scheduled for December 6, follows amendments to Terengganu’s Islamic laws that took effect this year.
21 Nov 2024 - 3:20PM
A man will be caned in public at a mosque in Malaysia on December 6. Photo: AFP
Health & Environment
Terengganu becomes second Malaysian state to ban e-cigarettes
The rise of vaping in Malaysia over the past year was spurred by the exemption of nicotine-laced vape products from the Poisons Act.
21 Nov 2024 - 10:26PM
Australasia
Australian tourist dies after drinking tainted alcohol in Laos
The poisoning incident in Vang Vieng has left Bianca Jones, two Danes and an American traveller dead.
21 Nov 2024 - 2:05PM
Politics
Prabowo’s US, China visits signal ‘personal approach’ to foreign policy
Prabowo visited both the US and China on his first trip abroad as president, as analysts note a more ‘personal approach’ to foreign policy.
21 Nov 2024 - 9:40PM
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Southeast Asia
‘We don’t have anything to harvest’: storm-hit Philippines faces rice crisis
The onslaught from six storms caused at least US$131 million of crop losses, with rice bearing the brunt of the damage.
21 Nov 2024 - 11:47AM
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A farmer inspects his flooded rice field in Cagayan province, Philippines, on November 8. Photo: AFP
Economics
Indonesians urge ‘structural frugal living’ boycott of planned VAT hike
Analysts say the hike could add to the middle class’ financial burden, with some Indonesians planning to avoid buying goods subject to VAT.
21 Nov 2024 - 8:00AM
Southeast Asia
Thailand sentences alleged cyanide serial killer to death
The woman, who faces 13 more murder trials, is accused of swindling thousands of dollars from her victims before killing them with cyanide.
21 Nov 2024 - 4:05PM
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Economics
Malaysia’s Anthony Loke pitches alternative route to China via pan-Asian rail
The Malaysian transport minister says the transport of goods via high-speed trains to China will help bolster regional supply chains.
20 Nov 2024 - 6:06PM
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Politics
Western powers bring ‘little’ value to Asean forum, may fan China tensions
Experts say adding Canada, France and the UK to Asean Defence Ministers’ Meeting-Plus could dilute the platform’s ‘effectiveness’.
20 Nov 2024 - 5:03PM
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Asean defence ministers attend the ADMM-Plus meeting in Laos on Wednesday. Photo: Asean Secretariat/EPA-EFE
Southeast Asia
Can Kuala Lumpur unseat Singapore and Bangkok as Southeast Asia’s aviation hub?
Kuala Lumpur’s airport has been ranked second in global connectivity, with Malaysia vying to become the heart of Southeast Asia’s air travel.
20 Nov 2024 - 3:31PM
Economics
Chinese milk tea giant Chagee stirs ire of Malaysians over ‘rigged’ lucky draw
A TikTok video appears to show company staff tampering with a Chagee lucky draw involving luxury handbags and Apple products.
20 Nov 2024 - 5:43PM
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Politics
‘A good decision’: Singapore proposes unprecedented anti-scam powers for police
Singapore could be the first country to implement legislation allowing authorities to control individual bank accounts to protect people from scams.
20 Nov 2024 - 3:17PM
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Politics
Daim Zainuddin acquitted of graft charges by Malaysian court after his death
The corruption charges, related to the late politician and businessman’s alleged failure to declare his assets, were dropped on Wednesday.
20 Nov 2024 - 1:25PM
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Former Finance Minister Daim Zainuddin arrives at Session Court in Kuala Lumpur before being charged with failing to declare assets on January 29, 2024. Photo: EPA-EFE
Politics
Will Trump’s presidency reshape Southeast Asia’s trade, security landscape?
Trump’s tariff threat and disdain for defence allies coupled with ‘China hawks’ in his cabinet pose great risk for the region, experts say.
20 Nov 2024 - 12:51PM
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Southeast Asia
‘Unsatisfactory’: Singapore curtails Resorts World Sentosa’s casino licence
The city state’s Gambling Regulatory Authority said the casino had areas that ‘require rectification and substantial improvement’.
20 Nov 2024 - 12:23PM
Politics
How the Philippines wins Western support with its ‘vocal’ South China Sea stance
Analysts say the Philippines’ transparency initiative is spotlighting China’s actions and rallying global allies in the US and Europe.
20 Nov 2024 - 12:09PM
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Trump’s tariff weapon may amount to little in a changed world
16 Nov 2024 - 4:30PM
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Sima Bahous
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Faster, bolder action needed to empower women across the Asia-Pacific
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11 Nov 2024 - 7:08AM
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