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Tokyo University investigates if ‘Tiananmen’ hack aimed to block Chinese access
Officials are investigating if resentment towards the growing number of Chinese students at Japan’s most prestigious university was a factor.
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9 Dec 2024 - 7:00PM
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According to a recent Deloitte report, more than half of technology workers do not believe their workplace can address AI-related risks. Photo: Reuters
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Did South Korea’s Yoon plot to provoke Pyongyang for martial law?
An opposition politician claims a drone flight near the border between the two Koreas was planned as a pretext for imposing martial law.
9 Dec 2024 - 5:55PM
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Death of Thai singer, 20, sparks warnings about ‘neck-twisting’ massages
Thai doctors have been highlighting the risks of untrained masseuses following Chayada Prao-hom’s death.
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Malaysia’s Najib accuses US of sabotaging his 1MDB defence
In a bombshell courtroom revelation, the ex-PM claims US collusion with Malaysia’s political opposition to undermine his defence.
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Malaysia’s former Prime Minister Najib Razak is escorted by police officers at Kuala Lumpur High Court in April. Photo: EPA-EFE
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South Korea’s president banned from travelling abroad amid martial law probe
Yoon Suk-yeol survived an impeachment attempt over the weekend, but calls for him to go are growing.
9 Dec 2024 - 5:05PM
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‘Worrying’: India-Bangladesh ties tested by mounting communal violence
Amid unrest surrounding the arrest of a Hindu priest, analysts fear violence and growing religious divides are ‘taking the region backwards’.
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Nepal’s ‘barbaric’ animal sacrifice ritual persists despite outcry
Activists estimate as many as 500,000 animals will be sacrificed at Nepal’s Gadhimai Temple this week to honour the Hindu goddess of power.
8 Dec 2024 - 3:00PM
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New Delhi’s 10-year-old spiritual influencer faces threats amid rising fame
The rise of ‘Bal Sant’ has sparked controversy, with critics questioning the authenticity of his spiritual claims and the role of his family in his public image.
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Jung Woo-sung’s apology sparks debate on single-parent families in South Korea
The actor’s apology for fathering a child outside of marriage raised issues of deep-rooted cultural stigmas and systemic inequities faced by single-parent families.
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Will Myanmar’s junta chief face justice for crimes against Rohingya?
The International Criminal Court’s actions could serve to isolate Min Aung Hlaing, but analysts question whether he will be arrested.
7 Dec 2024 - 3:45PM
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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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‘What’s in it for me’: will Trump 2.0 squeeze the Philippines for US support?
The US president-elect’s interest in containing China militarily and supporting the Philippines’ defence remains an open question.
30 Nov 2024 - 8:00AM
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Will Trump’s ‘tariff tantrums’ spark a US-Southeast Asia trade war?
US protectionism was good for some Asian nations when China was the main target. But this time nowhere looks safe.
23 Nov 2024 - 8:00AM
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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.
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