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‘We are a frontline state’: how the Philippines is preparing for a US-China war
The US treaty ally is spending billions to arm itself for a conflict over Taiwan or the South China Sea it hopes will never come.
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Indonesia’s Widodo slams ‘baseless’ report listing him as corruption enabler
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Ahead of pro-Najib rally, Malaysia PM Anwar urges respect for royal order
3 Jan 2025 - 7:45PM
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Why India is unlikely to extradite ousted Bangladesh leader Sheikh Hasina
New Delhi’s muted response to a formal extradition request has sparked tensions as India weighs legal and diplomatic risks.
3 Jan 2025 - 6:00PM
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Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina checks her watch as she waits for the official opening time to cast her vote in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on January 7, 2024. Photo: AP
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Singapore defends interception of Indonesian fishing boats due to incursions
The Singapore coastguard had observed the Indonesian fishing vessels repeatedly entering and exiting the city state’s waters, the police say.
3 Jan 2025 - 4:43PM
Economics
Malaysian air travel bounces back but still shy of goal for Chinese tourists
International arrivals surged by 20.7 per cent from 2023, with Chinese and Indian tourists leading the return, official data showed.
3 Jan 2025 - 4:30PM
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South Korean investigators fail to arrest Yoon after lengthy stand-off
The anti-corruption agency abandoned the operation to arrest the impeached leader after facing resistance from his security team.
3 Jan 2025 - 6:31PM
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Protesters rally against South Korea’s impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol near his residence in Seoul on Friday. Photo: Reuters
Lifestyle & Culture
Sky-high swindlers: passengers warned as in-flight thefts soar in Japan
The thefts onboard airlines flying into and out of Narita International Airport could be linked to crime syndicates, analysts say.
3 Jan 2025 - 3:15PM
Lifestyle & Culture
‘Appalling cruelty’: Malaysians outraged over suspected cat killer on campus
In the latest incident, a cat was found with its internal organs exposed outside the medicine faculty of Universiti Malaya.
3 Jan 2025 - 2:24PM
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Vietnam’s hesitation on Brics highlights delicate US ties, economic consideration
Vietnam’s delay in joining Brics reflects its balance between strengthening ties with the US and the potential benefits of aligning with a bloc seen as a US counterweight.
3 Jan 2025 - 8:00AM
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Singapore wants to host more mega-events in 2025, boosting regional growth
Singapore’s rise as a concert hub, highlighted by Taylor Swift’s shows, has sparked envy from neighbours. But, experts argue, it could encourage tourism growth.
2 Jan 2025 - 7:48PM
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Taylor Swift performs at tSingapore’s National Stadium on March 02, 2024. Photo: Getty Images
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Did India plot to oust Maldives’ Muizzu or is it just a ‘conspiracy theory’?
Such a move would yield little advantage and India is unlikely to deviate from its policy of strategic patience with neighbours, analysts say.
2 Jan 2025 - 6:56PM
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‘Thank you’: Malaysian satirist detained and freed in Sabah praises prison food
Sabah’s new governor Musa Aman was previously acquitted of corruption and money laundering with the decisions drawing public condemnation.
2 Jan 2025 - 3:47PM
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Did soil-covered concrete contribute to deadly Jeju Air crash in South Korea?
Experts argue a soil-covered foundation worsened the impact and are calling for a comprehensive review of the nation’s airport layouts.
3 Jan 2025 - 12:50AM
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Why 2024 was the ‘most violent, dangerous’ point in Philippine-China ties
June 17 clash at Second Thomas Shoal, China’s grey-zone activities among Philippines’ challenges as it sought to boost defence in disputed sea.
2 Jan 2025 - 10:00AM
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A Chinese coastguard member holds an axe as they approach Philippine troops on a resupply mission in the Second Thomas Shoal at the disputed South China Sea on June 17, 2024. Photo: Armed Forces of the Philippines via AP
Politics
‘Maritime blockade’? Chinese drill around Japan’s islands raises Taiwan spectre
Analysts say the move could be part of China’s strategy ‘to take Taiwan without a fight’ and a Miyako Strait blockade would complicate Japan’s response.
2 Jan 2025 - 8:00AM
Politics
Indian-Americans slam ‘racist’ comments by Trump supporters over visa scheme
The furore was sparked by a call from Donald Trump’s handpicked AI adviser Sriram Krishnan to remove country caps on green cards.
1 Jan 2025 - 11:57PM
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‘We are a frontline state’: how the Philippines is preparing for a US-China war
The US treaty ally is spending billions to arm itself for a conflict over Taiwan or the South China Sea it hopes will never come.
5 hours ago
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Soldiers march during a military parade held at Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City last month to mark the 89th founding anniversary of the Philippine military. Photo: AFP
Economics
Thailand’s hi-tech utopia starts to take shape – but will it deliver?
At its launch seven years ago, the Eastern Economic Corridor was marketed as a solution to Thailand’s economic malaise. But concerns persist.
3 Jan 2025 - 12:30PM
People
‘Now we know’: Malaysia’s Syrian refugees find Assad’s fall bittersweet
Malaysia offered sanctuary to thousands of Syrians who fled the Assad regime. Now Bashar is gone some want to return. Others aren’t so sure.
14 Dec 2024 - 7:09PM
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Lifestyle & Culture
Australia faces seismic shift over social media ban – and it’s felt across Asia
As Thailand’s youth advocate for similar bans on under-16s, Malaysia and Singapore ramp up their own efforts to combat online dangers.
9 Dec 2024 - 10:05AM
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