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Iran
‘Nothing to them’: Indonesia’s US-Iran peace broker bid faces long odds
Indonesia’s president offered to fly to Tehran in person, but critics say joining Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ cost Jakarta its neutrality.
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Southeast Asian navy strategies, Japan video sparks outrage: 7 Asia highlights
3 Mar 2026 - 12:00PM
US, Israel war on Iran
Millions of Asian migrant workers in Gulf at risk as war with Iran rages on
2 Mar 2026 - 8:25PM
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South China Sea
South China Sea expert warns 2026 code of conduct is ‘simply not achievable’
The agreement ‘cannot be successfully negotiated’ while rival claimant Philippines holds Asean chair, Chinese analyst Wu Shicun says.
2 Mar 2026 - 7:00PM
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US mining expansion in Africa, Indonesia’s aircraft carrier: 5 weekend reads
From how Khamenei’s death will impact China-Iran ties to what Indonesia’s new aircraft carrier means, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend.
2 Mar 2026 - 1:25PM
Iran
Death of Iran’s Khamenei sparks outrage and calls for restraint in Asia
Protesters stormed the US consulate in Karachi as leaders, including Malaysia’s Anwar Ibrahim, condemned the killing and appealed for dialogue.
1 Mar 2026 - 4:51PM
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Artificial intelligence
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Southeast Asia needs AI sovereignty – the Grok scandal proved it
From Singapore’s SEA-LION to Malaysia’s ILMU, Southeast Asian nations aim to build AI that reflects their own languages, cultures and values.
1 Mar 2026 - 12:00PM
The Philippines
Indonesia is getting an aircraft carrier. The Philippines isn’t. Does it matter?
Indonesia wants to project power. The Philippines wants to deny it. In the South China Sea, one approach may matter more than the other.
1 Mar 2026 - 10:00AM
Asean
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Asean is not choosing sides, but strategically maximising space
Readers discuss how Southeast Asian governments have gained bargaining power, the benefits of cheap public transport, and a harbourfront project.
28 Feb 2026 - 11:30AM
Hong Kong society
47% of Hong Kong employees happy at work, lowest among 8 Asia-Pacific economies
Less than half of local employees report feeling happy at work, compared with 56 per cent from Singapore, according to Jobsdb Hong Kong.
27 Feb 2026 - 6:19PM
Crime
Indonesia’s bid to execute 6 cargo ship crew in drug case sparks legal debate
Prosecutors allege the crew knowingly transported nearly two tonnes of meth, while lawyers say criminal intent must be assessed individually.
27 Feb 2026 - 4:51PM
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Prabowo Subianto
Pertamina corruption trial: 9 jailed over US$17 billion state loss in Indonesia
Kerry Adrianto Riza, son of ‘gasoline godfather’ Riza Chalid, was given 15 years’ jail and ordered to pay US$173 million in restitution.
27 Feb 2026 - 11:23AM
Thailand
US, Thailand lead 30 nations in Southeast Asia’s largest military drill
Cobra Gold is necessary to address emerging threats and improve interoperability in the region, the US ambassador to Thailand says.
26 Feb 2026 - 11:43AM
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Extreme weather
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Heavy rain triggers serious flooding in Bali
No fatalities reported despite days of heavy rain that left many trapped in homes and vehicles.
25 Feb 2026 - 7:29PM
Religion
Row over speakers on Indonesian ‘island of 1,000 mosques’ sparks debate on rules
A New Zealander’s disruption of a prayer session over the use of loudspeakers at a mosque has prompted some to call for a law on their use.
25 Feb 2026 - 6:31PM
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South Korea
South Korea axes visa barriers for Indonesians in 30 million visitor drive
Citizens of China and Southeast Asian nations who have previously visited the country can apply for multiple-entry visas of up to 10 years.
25 Feb 2026 - 3:47PM
South Korea
South Korea’s Lee uses AI to honour shared factory worker past with Brazil’s Lula
The gesture accompanied Lula’s state visit to Seoul, where the two leaders agreed to strengthen bilateral ties.
25 Feb 2026 - 3:12PM
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Crime
Bali ‘suitcase murder’ convict leaves Indonesia to face US court
Tommy Schaefer, convicted of killing girlfriend Heather Mack’s mother in 2014, apologised to the victim’s family after his early release.
25 Feb 2026 - 10:06AM
Israel-Gaza war
Why Indonesia’s lead role in Gaza peacekeeping force carries high political risk
Jakarta has reiterated that it ‘will not conduct military operations’ after it agreed to assume the role of deputy commander of the force.
24 Feb 2026 - 6:56PM
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China trade
US-Indonesia deal threatens China’s ‘entrenched position’ in nickel market: analysts
A new deal gives America unrestricted access to Indonesia’s nickel – and challenges China’s ‘preferential’ position in the market, analysts say.
24 Feb 2026 - 12:00PM
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Trade
Tariff whiplash throws Asia’s recent US trade deals into doubt
India has already paused trade talks with Washington as other Asian nations are left to question the validity of their recent agreements.
23 Feb 2026 - 5:48PM
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China airliners
China’s C909 jet gets international uplift with funding for adoptive airline
Chengdu Airlines, an affiliate of C909 manufacturer Comac, has received a capital injection to help widen the jet’s international coverage.
23 Feb 2026 - 11:00AM
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Banking & finance
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Why the Fed credibility crisis will hit emerging markets harder
As confidence in US monetary stewardship falters, inflation risks rise and capital flows become more volatile. Emerging markets with fewer policy buffers will bear the brunt.
22 Feb 2026 - 4:30PM
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China trade
As high-speed railways saturate China, how far can their global reach extend?
As Chinese giants eye Eurasia for new infrastructure, analysts speculate on what it will take to keep overseas projects from going off the rails in different host nations.
21 Feb 2026 - 4:00PM
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South Korea
#SEAbling: the hashtag uniting Southeast Asia against South Korea
A row over K-pop fan behaviour in Malaysia has spiralled into a bitter regional dispute online, with echoes of the ‘Milk Tea Alliance’.
21 Feb 2026 - 9:20AM
Singapore
Smoke, panic, fear: guests recall escape from burning Singapore-bound ship
An Indonesian crew member of the World Legacy died in the blaze, which was extinguished by Singapore’s marine firefighters.
20 Feb 2026 - 4:04PM
Prabowo Subianto
Why Indonesia’s president wants clay roofs on all homes
The president says tourists are put off by Indonesia’s ‘rusty zinc’ roofs, and its image would improve with wider use of clay tiles.
20 Feb 2026 - 5:33PM
Malaysia
The silent crisis facing Malaysian women stranded in Indonesia
Trapped by financial woes after marrying local men in Lombok, many Malaysian women struggle to return home.
20 Feb 2026 - 10:25AM
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