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THIS WEEK IN ASIA
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Japan’s Ginzan Onsen limits day trippers to tackle overtourism and safety concerns
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How US indictment of Adani could affect India’s Modi and ruling BJP
5 hours ago
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Philippines’ new visa rules cause headaches for Chinese businesses
6 hours ago
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Anwar’s 2 years in power: Malaysia’s economy booms but reforms sputter
22 Nov 2024 - 12:51PM
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Singapore warns Myanmar not to use Asean for ‘politics of retaliation’
22 Nov 2024 - 3:33PM
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OPINION
David Dodwell
Outside In
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It’s goodbye to ‘peace dividend’, hello to wars and defence binges
5 hours ago
Joseph Sipalan
My Take
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As Sabah faces new bribery case, will it pay dividends for power seekers?
22 Nov 2024 - 10:30AM
C. Uday Bhaskar
Opinion
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No cost-free choices in complex US-China-India triangle
21 Nov 2024 - 7:02AM
Sophie Wushuang Yi
Opinion
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China draws red line at Scarborough Shoal after Manila’s new maritime laws
20 Nov 2024 - 9:30AM
Kalinga Seneviratne
Opinion
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In Sri Lanka, China and India have a chance to join hands
20 Nov 2024 - 5:30AM
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MULTIMEDIA
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Black magic cult corpse rituals investigated in Thailand
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Tourists in Laos die from alcohol poisoning
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North Korea’s newest cross-border weapon is noise
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Pakistani surfers determined to go pro despite challenges
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Cop29 draft deal proposes rich nations give US$250 billion in climate finance
‘No one is comfortable with the number,’ said a negotiator; ‘there’s next to nothing’ on increasing the number of nations contributing to funding.
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Second Australian teen dies after suspected Laos poisoning, death toll now 6
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Black magic cult corpse rituals investigated in Thailand
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Asia
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North Korea’s newest cross-border weapon is noise
South Korea’s border island of Ganghwa has been bombarded with blood-curdling sounds almost daily since July 2024.
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South Korea’s border island of Ganghwa has been bombarded with blood-curdling sounds almost daily since July 2024.
South Asia
Pakistan town in uproar after 40 Shiite Muslims shot dead in bus convoy
Angry crowds, incensed by the ambush, gathered in the remote mountain town of Parachinar, in the predominantly Sunni Muslim nation.
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Economics
Japan’s Ginzan Onsen limits day trippers to tackle overtourism and safety concerns
The town, popularised by the film “Spirited Away”, has seen a surge in visitors, leading to congestion, confrontations, and even ambulance access issues.
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Pakistani surfers determined to go pro despite challenges
With no access to shops or equipment, they often use discarded boards or resin and glue to make their own.
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Pakistani surfers determined to go pro despite challenges
Politics
How US indictment of Adani could affect India’s Modi and ruling BJP
The bribery scandal could cast a shadow over coming state elections and be used as political fodder for opposition parties, analysts note.
5 hours ago
Economics
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.
6 hours ago
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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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Politics
Singapore warns Myanmar not to use Asean for ‘politics of retaliation’
Singapore’s Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen said Myanmar’s actions could foster a “politics of retaliation” and urged the junta not to exploit Asean for its own interests.
22 Nov 2024 - 3:33PM
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Singapore’s Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen attends an Asean Defence Ministers’ Meeting Plus in Jakarta, Indonesia, in November 2023. Photo: Pool/AP
Politics
‘Jokowi still wants action’: Indonesia polls a test of ex-leader’s clout
The country’s former president is back in the political spotlight campaigning for candidates in regional elections.
22 Nov 2024 - 3:13PM
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East Asia
Seoul says North Korea received Russian missiles in return for troop dispatch
National Security Director Shin Wonsik said Moscow also provided other equipment to reinforce Pyongyang’s air defence system.
22 Nov 2024 - 3:54PM
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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
Economics
Fake views: Japan’s Fukuoka apologises for AI-generated tourist attractions
The AI-generated tourism content, featuring non-existent attractions and dishes in Fukuoka, highlights the need for human oversight in AI use.
22 Nov 2024 - 4:08PM
Fukuoka old town along the Naka river. Photo: Shutterstock
Economics
India’s female gig workers facing unsafe conditions, seek change and justice
Female gig workers in India have formed a union to advocate for rights and visibility, and confront harassment, unsafe conditions, and exploitation.
22 Nov 2024 - 8:43AM
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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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Politics
As Singapore’s ruling PAP turns 70, can its dominance last?
Amid rising living costs and shifting voter sentiments, the People’s Action Party faces unprecedented challenges on its 70th anniversary.
16 Nov 2024 - 2:48PM
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Supporters of Singapore’s ruling People’s Action Party (PAP) wave party flags and placards ahead of the general election in 2015. Photo: Reuters
Health & Environment
‘Change is coming’: will Southeast Asia have to abandon universal healthcare?
Across Southeast Asia, rising costs and funding struggles are threatening the very foundations of public health systems.
9 Nov 2024 - 12:00PM
Economics
Kuala London: aspiration, class and the Malaysian dream of a British education
In a country still shaped by its colonial past, the pursuit of a UK education by Malaysia’s elites reveals a stark opportunity gap at home.
3 Nov 2024 - 7:56AM
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Politics
‘The race is on’: Brics ramps up its challenge to the Western-led world order
The growing bloc, which seeks alternatives to Western-led institutions, is being leveraged by Beijing and Moscow to forge a multipolar world.
28 Oct 2024 - 8:37AM
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