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Japan
Takaichi to hold talks in Vietnam on economic security, critical minerals
Both sides are expected to discuss cooperation in areas such as energy and artificial intelligence.
2 May 2026 - 4:15PM
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China trade
Durian Express? China brings in cheaper fruit with new Southeast Asia train
2 May 2026 - 10:02AM
Asean
Why Singapore, Thailand are among the world’s ‘happiest’ economies
1 May 2026 - 8:58PM
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Food and Drinks
Le Le redefines Vietnamese fine dining in Hong Kong with Saigon soul food
Discover Hong Kong’s Le Le: progressive Vietnamese fine dining rooted in Elizabeth Chu’s Saigon childhood memories, Michelin-starred innovation and bold culinary storytelling.
30 Apr 2026 - 8:00AM
Thailand
‘Destroying the world’s kitchen’: the poisoning of the Mekong River
Many millions depend on the river but toxic run-off from mining for modern technology - including for war - could be an existential threat.
1 May 2026 - 9:57AM
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Malaysia
‘Barrage of questions’: Malaysian Indians least likely to be scammed, police say
Despite all races being equally targeted, ethnic Indians lost the least because they would keep questioning until the scammers gave up.
30 Apr 2026 - 9:16AM
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South Korea
Survival of the sweetest: Choco Pies save Vietnamese hiker lost for 37 hours
The student’s 37-hour agony on Tam Dao Mountain – sustained by Choco Pies – has boosted the snack’s survival kit status.
28 Apr 2026 - 2:02PM
Asean
Will Asean’s oil scramble mean Russia builds lasting stronghold in region?
Southeast Asia’s pivot may be for economic reasons, but some analysts warn Moscow could seek to build lasting influence in the region.
28 Apr 2026 - 7:24PM
United Nations
Landmark UN nuclear summit opens as world’s warhead count grows
UN chief urges world to ‘breathe life’ into a landmark non-proliferation treaty as nations gather in New York.
28 Apr 2026 - 12:35PM
Malaysia
At Malaysia’s arms bazaar, drone dealers chase Southeast Asian market share
‘Drone warfare is the future,’ say arms dealers in Kuala Lumpur – and the region’s militaries are buying in.
26 Apr 2026 - 1:46PM
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War and conflict
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Blinding the world with lies makes peacemaking an impossible task
From Iran to the Horn of Africa, disinformation is killing diplomacy. Mediators need facts, not state-sponsored fictions.
25 Apr 2026 - 11:00AM
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India
Chinese drone discovery sharpens focus on Asia’s undersea security race
Experts say India is playing ‘steady catch-up’ in boosting undersea surveillance, while Southeast Asian nations’ capabilities differ widely.
24 Apr 2026 - 7:27PM
2026 Trump-Xi summit
Xi Jinping meets foreign leaders: tracker 2026
World leaders are flocking to Beijing, seeking new ties amid rising geopolitical tensions.
24 Apr 2026 - 11:58AM
The Philippines
This retiree in the Philippines downloaded an app. Then he lost his life savings
Industrial-scale malware is replacing ‘pig-butchering’ as Cambodia’s scam hubs pivot to high-speed digital heists.
24 Apr 2026 - 10:41AM
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Conservation
Pangolin win: Vietnam sends scale smugglers to prison for 8 years
The Asian pangolin has been hunted for its meat and scales to the point of extinction, causing poachers to turn to its African cousins.
23 Apr 2026 - 5:45PM
US, Israel war on Iran
Powerful reaction: how Iran war could spark Asia’s green hydrogen surge
The war-driven hike in fossil fuel prices is narrowing the cost gap, making the clean energy alternative look like a good option.
23 Apr 2026 - 4:33PM
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Crime in Hong Kong
Hong Kong police arrest 9 over HK$1.7 million in fake travel insurance claims
Syndicate allegedly faked overseas accidents with forged documents to claim payouts from insurers without ever leaving the city.
23 Apr 2026 - 5:11PM
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Malaysia
How an alleged Malaysian scammer vanished with US$25 billion in life savings
More than 300 foreign nationals flock to Malaysia in pursuit of justice over the ‘High Inspirations’ scam.
23 Apr 2026 - 11:34AM
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Food and agriculture
Asia braces for food shortages as ‘super El Nino’ and Iran war collide
A precarious planting season looms amid suppressed rainfall and soaring fertiliser costs threatening the region’s harvests.
22 Apr 2026 - 5:06PM
Hong Kong
Rosewood throws its weight behind female empowerment in hospitality
Rosewood Hong Kong hosts a weeklong residency for female professionals to write a new chapter in hospitality.
22 Apr 2026 - 8:00AM
Malaysia
Neighbours shocked after ‘nice uncle’ arrested in Malaysia for gunning down 3
Johor locals stunned as polite, orchard-owning man with a licensed shotgun for crops was arrested for a triple shooting.
21 Apr 2026 - 9:39AM
Art
Vietnamese-American’s war-themed art stirs painful parallels with clashes today
A Hong Kong exhibition dedicated to the late artist Dinh Q. Le highlights his commentary on US military force and the human cost of conflict.
21 Apr 2026 - 11:07AM
Japan
Vietnam, Philippines trust Japan. But Indonesia’s more cautious
Analysts say Indonesia worries about its neutrality as Tokyo ramps up ties with the US and lags behind China on green investment.
22 Apr 2026 - 9:48AM
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South Korea
South Korea targets India, Vietnam in ‘co-prosperity’ push for trade and tech
President Lee embarks on a strategic trip to New Delhi and Hanoi, boosting economic ties and supply chains amid the Middle East chaos.
20 Apr 2026 - 3:34PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Why Iran war is making petrol cars an unwanted luxury in Asia
From Nepal to Vietnam, soaring fuel costs are making petrol cars a luxury as Asia outpaces Europe in the race to go electric.
20 Apr 2026 - 9:20AM
US, Israel war on Iran
Shock therapy: war forces oil-addicted Asia to finally go green
Burned by soaring energy prices, Southeast Asian nations are racing to future-proof themselves against the volatility of war.
18 Apr 2026 - 8:00AM
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China manufacturing
Iran war energy shock sees Chinese firms recalibrate overseas expansion plans
Businesses are rethinking short-term strategies as they adapt to rising costs and slowing growth across major economies.
18 Apr 2026 - 6:33AM
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China-Asean relations
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Vietnam and China are now perfectly aligned
The emerging partnership enables Vietnam to preserve diplomatic flexibility and advance economic diversification in the face of US pressure.
17 Apr 2026 - 8:30PM
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