‘Outrageous’: Taiwan Mandopop band member allegedly assaulted by South Korean diver underwater
Palau authorities are investigating an alleged underwater attack by a South Korean divemaster on Taiwanese musician…
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Dino-mite treasures: inside Singapore’s ‘Fort Knox’ storing playthings of ultra-rich
Stored in a climate-controlled environment within what is commonly known as the “Fort Knox of Singapore” rests the…
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China’s ‘golden week’ holidays come at a cost
For iPhone users in China, the calendar has long presented a small but recurring problem. On a Sunday designated as a…
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How land power could help US forces counter China in the Indo-Pacific
Senior US commanders have highlighted the importance of land-based troops and equipment stationed in the Asia-Pacific…
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Trump’s second Asean summit presence comes at a price for region
US President Donald Trump is expected to drive hard bargains on tariffs and critical minerals in his return to the…
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Across US, ‘No Kings’ events seek to boost early voting and thwart Trump
Carrying an umbrella painted with the words “vote, power, people”, retired teacher Sabine Carlson said the lesson plan…
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19 dead, 25 hurt in stampede at India religious festival
At least 19 people were killed and two dozen more injured on Saturday in eastern India after a stampede that occurred…
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Beyond EVs and perception, how China is gaining ground in Central Asia
In Kazakhstan’s futuristic capital Astana, car dealer Auyez Kabdygali is planning a big change to his business as he…
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Israeli settlers attack European diplomats, beat up French mayor in West Bank
Israeli settlers attacked a convoy of European diplomats in the West Bank and beat up a visiting French mayor on…
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‘Cockroach’ party founder released by Indian police
India’s youth-led Cockroach Janata Party founder Abhijeet Dipke was released from detention on Saturday, a day after…
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Hong Kong orders lift contractors to review doors installed over past 10 years
Hong Kong authorities have ordered all lift contractors to review the design and construction of landing doors…
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How Taiwan’s new AI satellite system aims to speed up early warning against PLA moves
Taiwan will acquire an AI-powered satellite imagery system capable of rapidly identifying People’s Liberation Army…
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China’s embassy issues fresh Thailand travel alert over kidnappings, job scams
China’s embassy in Thailand has warned citizens to carefully plan their trips and pay extra attention to transport…
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AI glasses as travel guides? Cheaper in China, but technical hitches slow adoption
Artificial intelligence-powered glasses can act as tour guides, snap photos hands-free and translate foreign languages.…
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Coming up roses? How Trump planted a new seed for Chinese gift diplomacy
Donald Trump was apparently captivated by the “beautiful” roses in the garden of the Communist Party’s leadership…
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Bangladesh tourist resort fire kills 10
At least 10 tourists have been killed in a fire at a seaside resort in the southeastern Bangladeshi district of Cox’s…
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Corrupt officials have nowhere to hide, China’s anti-graft watchdog warns
There is “no way out” for corrupt officials no matter how senior they are, China’s top anti-corruption watchdog has…
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Strangers and railway staff help Chinese couple bring quintuplets home by train
When a couple from Xinjiang took their quintuplets home on a 36-hour train journey, the babies became favourites of…
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Is China’s Shenzhen ready to host Xi, Trump and Putin during Apec summit?
In Shenzhen, drones are banned, shiny new hotels have opened their doors and taxi drivers are carrying devices that can…
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Reporter’s notebook: Kimi’s AI credit card turns spending into computing quotas – with limits
China’s artificial intelligence companies have spent years persuading consumers to pay for their technology. Now,…
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Landmark China trial gets 84% efficacy in treating cancer with cue from waste water tech
For patients with advanced, metastatic cancer that has progressed despite systemic therapy, options remain critically…
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European delegates walk out on Russian finance minister at IMF summit
Many delegates to the International Monetary Fund’s steering committee walked out of a meeting on Saturday when…
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Modi under pressure as India’s youth protests rise to highest level in a decade
Despite tens of thousands of security personnel deployed to stop them, youth protesters in India scaled barricades…
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Hong Kong’s revamped Huanggang Port quiet ahead of expected holiday rush
Hong Kong’s revamped Huanggang Port is expected to handle more than 100,000 passenger trips a day over the Chung Yeung…
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Asean climate monitor issues highest alert level over toxic haze
Ongoing fires in Indonesia that have blanketed parts of Southeast Asia with toxic haze have triggered the highest-level…
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Asean’s Myanmar peace push needs Japan’s ‘silent diplomacy’
Japan has long established itself as a pioneer of mediation in Southeast Asia. In 1990, for example, its officials…
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Ex-Malaysian minister Nik Nazmi admits lapse in judgment after ‘khalwat’ arrest
Former Malaysian minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad has confirmed that he was one of two individuals detained by the Selangor…
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Chinese kindergarten owner given life sentence over lead paint poisoning scandal
The owner of a Chinese kindergarten has been jailed for life after more than 200 children were poisoned by lead in the…
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Shunned in the West, Ye hands Indonesia a rare mega-tour coup
Taylor Swift and Lady Gaga each chose Singapore as their only Southeast Asian stop on recent world tours. Fellow…
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3 Mexican men jailed for over 158 years for Australian, US surfer murders
A judge has sentenced three Mexican men to more than 158 years in prison each for the 2024 murders of two Australian…
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‘Thai people already poor’: developing nations protest IMF’s austerity call
Coconut farmer Sombat Chuekrod travelled more than 200km (120 miles) to join hundreds on the streets of Bangkok on…
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Chinese man celebrates wedding to one woman, baby with ex-lover at same venue on same day
A man in southwestern China has sparked widespread criticism after holding a wedding with one woman and a celebration…
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Air rage incidents in Japan surge, led by late check-in ‘flashpoint’
Airline employees in Japan are experiencing a surge in abuse incidents from customers linked to delays or cancellations…
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Foreign banks trim China branch networks as low returns test strategy
Almost two decades after gaining permission to conduct yuan business for local clients, foreign-funded banks are still…
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Philippines’ ‘China-free’ manufacturing strategy is a high-risk bet
China and the Philippines recently traded accusations over the medical evacuation of a Philippine serviceman from a…
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‘Hot economics, cold politics’: why China gave nod for expanded Japanese trade trip
Beijing’s decision to allow a bigger Japanese business delegation to go to China next month may be cause for some…
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