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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.
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Joko Widodo returns to his hometown in Solo after completing his second term as Indonesia’s president. Photo: ZUMA Press Wire/dpa
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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.
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The national flags of the various countries attending the 35th Association of Southeast Asian Nations Summit are displayed in Bangkok. Photo: AP
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US gives Philippines ‘force multiplier’ drones to counter China in disputed waters
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Japan downplays Trump pick Gabbard’s warnings of its military threat to US
Gabbard, who Trump has nominated as his director of national intelligence, warned against a ‘remilitarised Japan’ in a social media post.
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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.
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20 Nov 2024 - 6:18PM
THAAD interceptors arrive in Seongju, South Korea, in September 2017. Photo: News1 via Reuters
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Western powers bring ‘little’ value to Asean forum, may fan China tensions
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20 Nov 2024 - 5:03PM
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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
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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.
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