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Japan’s Takaichi poised to regain big majority in election, exit polls show
The Liberal Democratic Party is projected to win 274 to 328 lower house seats out of a total of 465, according to NKH exit polls.
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Polls close as Thais seek route out of political decline
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‘Deported but not defeated’: the Southeast Asians cast out of Trump’s US
8 Feb 2026 - 8:00AM
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Lifestyle & Culture
Indonesia’s 68,000-year-old handprint: the birth of human art?
Found hiding beneath a chicken sketch, the faded outline proves ancient humans were capable of reflecting on their existence, scientists say.
8 Feb 2026 - 1:00PM
Scientist Adhi Agus Oktaviana studies handprints on the walls of a cave in Sulawesi, Indonesia. Photo: Maxime Aubert/AP
Economics
Outcry in Bangladesh over politician’s call to curb women in workforce
The proposal has sparked concerns that it would damage the country’s vital garment sector, which is dominated by female workers.
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India’s trade blitz seeks to keep a sinking global order afloat
‘Jolted out of its slumber’ by US tariffs, New Delhi is aggressively diversifying trade alliances to act as a bridge in a polarised world.
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Inside Indonesia’s inner circle: Hashim Djojohadikusumo on Prabowo’s vision
The Indonesian president’s brother talks ‘fried’ stocks, ‘mosquito’ rivals and MSCI’s Turkmenistan insult in an exclusive interview.
8 Feb 2026 - 9:24AM
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Hashim Djojohadikusumo, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto’s brother and trusted confidant, poses for a photograph after speaking with This Week in Asia. Photo: Rizky Maulana Yanua
Lifestyle & Culture
‘Tip of the iceberg’: arrests in Nepal over fake mountain rescues welcomed
The suspects are believed to be among a network of scammers who have cheated insurers by staging fake rescue operations for years.
7 Feb 2026 - 4:00PM
Southeast Asia
‘I can’t get fresh air in my home’: Malaysia’s data centre boom chokes locals
Johor residents say they cannot dry laundry on their balconies any more, while air purifiers signal dangerously poor levels of air quality.
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Southeast Asia
Woman ejected from Malaysia biker event over ‘too revealing’ dress
Some 30 women were also given headscarves at the RXZ Forever Legend motorcycling rally in Kelantan.
6 hours ago
Politics
Hope for thaw? Seoul hints at ‘new progress’ in US-North Korea ties
The official’s remarks come amid speculation that US President Donald Trump could seek a meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un.
7 Feb 2026 - 9:30AM
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and US President Donald Trump after their first meeting in Hanoi, Vietnam, on February 28, 2019. Photo: AP
Economics
Singapore Airshow: airlines ‘crying out loud’ for planes amid supply crisis
With Boeing and Airbus set back by production bottlenecks, airlines are eager for more supply to tap Southeast Asia’s potential, analysts say.
6 Feb 2026 - 11:45PM
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East Asia
‘I won’t survive’: North Korean soldier caught by Ukraine dreads going home
Seoul faces a diplomatic tightrope as the captured soldiers plead for asylum in South Korea.
7 Feb 2026 - 7:21AM
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People
Woman in India injured after gas-filled balloons explode in lift
A man who was carrying the balloons filled with hydrogen instead of the safer helium gas was also injured in the incident.
6 Feb 2026 - 4:52PM
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Economics
Why gold still glitters in Asia despite volatility triggering ‘panic selling’
Investors are also looking to buy more silver despite the recent rush of funds towards the US dollar, analysts say.
6 Feb 2026 - 5:07PM
The outlook for gold remains strong in Asia due to its reputation as a safe haven investment. Photo: Shutterstock
Politics
Malaysian minister’s use of ‘Alhamdulillah’ sparks PAS’ objections
Nga Kor Ming’s use of the Arabic phrase in parliament prompted a warning by a PAS MP that it could ‘confuse Muslims’.
6 Feb 2026 - 5:32PM
People
Her husband was linked to Philippine flood scandal. Now she returns to limelight
Evangelista’s husband, ex-senate president Francis Escudero, is accused of receiving US$2.7 million in kickbacks from flood control projects.
6 Feb 2026 - 2:27PM
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Economics
India’s trade blitz seeks to keep a sinking global order afloat
‘Jolted out of its slumber’ by US tariffs, New Delhi is aggressively diversifying trade alliances to act as a bridge in a polarised world.
12 minutes ago
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (centre) with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen (right) and European Council President Antonio Costa at Hyderabad House in New Delhi on January 27. Photo: European Council/dpa
Politics
‘Critical point’: can Thailand election pave way for national reset?
With the economy struggling and corruption rife, Thai voters will look to the February 8 election as a chance to turn the country around.
31 Jan 2026 - 8:08AM
Politics
Malaysia’s Islamists preach ‘racial domination’ to woo young voters
They govern the north, dominate the opposition and claim to soon be the undisputed home of Malay nationalism. Is Putrajaya next for PAS?
24 Jan 2026 - 8:00AM
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Politics
Philippines enters its ‘hour of danger’ in Marcos vs Duterte clash
Analysts warn of a ‘very messy year’ ahead as coup fears swirl, the economy falters and political warfare rages out in the open.
17 Jan 2026 - 9:34AM
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Japan’s Takaichi poised to regain big majority in election, exit polls show
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Polls close as Thais seek route out of political decline
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‘Deported but not defeated’: the Southeast Asians cast out of Trump’s US
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Indonesia’s 68,000-year-old handprint: the birth of human art?
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