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Alliance of Independent Journalists members rally for the return of Indonesians on board the Global Sumud Flotilla in Surabaya on Thursday. Photo: Andre Yuris
Indonesia

‘So rough’: father of Indonesian on Gaza flotilla claims Israeli mistreatment

Nine Indonesians were among those detained when Israeli forces intercepted the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla on Monday.

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Asean

Over 4,300 Southeast Asian species face extinction threat

Malaysia

Spoiler alert: why Malaysia’s Anwar should be wary of Rafizi’s Bersama party

Malaysia

Malaysia’s tourism-dependent Langkawi fears rising costs are deterring visitors

Businesses ranging from boat operators to restaurants are seeing a drop in international visitors to the island.

A paraglider being pulled by a fast speed boat along the coast of Langkawi, Malaysia. Photo: John Brunton
A paraglider being pulled by a fast speed boat along the coast of Langkawi, Malaysia. Photo: John Brunton
Singapore

Singapore ministers say Bloomberg had ‘unprecedented’ malice in property story

Lawyer says the damages ‘should exceed’ those imposed on Terry Xu for a related defamatory article about K. Shanmugam and Tan See Leng.

Vietnam

Vietnam sells disgraced tycoon’s Hermes bags to recoup US$27 billion in damages

Truong My Lan was convicted for embezzling US$12.3 billion from Saigon Commercial Bank in the nation’s largest fraud case.

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Belt and Road Initiative

China’s new US$10.7 billion canal near completion to boost Asean trade links

The Pinglu Canal – a US$10 billion waterway connecting China’s heartlands to the Gulf of Tonkin – will begin trial operations as soon as September.

The Pinglu Canal runs through Qinzhou in China’s southern Guangxi region. Photo: Xinhua
The Pinglu Canal runs through Qinzhou in China’s southern Guangxi region. Photo: Xinhua
Malaysia

Chinese gang caught using AI in Malaysia bungalow for Spanish job scam

Johor police arrested 35 Chinese nationals for luring victims in Spain with fake high-paying job offers.

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Singapore

Why Singapore wants to become the world’s ‘living lab’ for physical AI

These machines are set to complement humans in the workplace, but safety should be a priority for their deployment, analysts say.

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The Philippines

Philippine justice chief orders arrest of senator wanted by ICC

Senator Ronald dela Rosa is a former national police chief who enforced then-president Rodrigo Duterte’s bloody crackdown against drugs.

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Senator Ronald dela Rosa attends a senate session in Manila last week. Photo: AFP
Cathay Pacific

Singapore Airlines faces narrow window to gain market share from Gulf rivals

SIA can capture more Asia-Europe traffic due to its strong oil hedging strategy and balance sheet, and the Iran war’s impact, analysts say.

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Singapore Airlines planes sit on the tarmac at Changi Airport in Singapore. SIA says it will increase services to several European cities including Manchester, Milan and Munich. Photo: Reuters
Singapore Airlines planes sit on the tarmac at Changi Airport in Singapore. SIA says it will increase services to several European cities including Manchester, Milan and Munich. Photo: Reuters
Malaysia

Malaysia demands TikTok explain failure to block fake account insulting king

Among the ‘grossly offensive’ posts were false claims that the king ate pork and images with his face superimposed onto animal bodies.

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Malaysia

US denies role in Norway’s cancelled missile sale to Malaysia

Washington said it supported the deal after the row raised questions over US influence on weapons with American-made parts.

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Thailand

Thai ⁠Princess Bajrakitiyabha’s health declines amid ongoing medical battle

Doctors struggle to stabilise the heart rate of the 47-year-old, who has been in a coma since 2022.

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Thai ⁠Princess Bajrakitiyabha waves to supporters in Bangkok in 2020. Photo: EPA-EFE
Singapore

How Singapore’s weaponised drone trials could fuel Southeast Asian tensions

As Southeast Asian militaries adopt cheap, lethal systems, experts warn a lack of established rules could prove dangerous.

A US Navy drone parks beside a Philippine C130 plane at the airport of Zamboanga, southern Philippines last year. Photo: AP
A US Navy drone parks beside a Philippine C130 plane at the airport of Zamboanga, southern Philippines last year. Photo: AP
Singapore

Singapore’s AI-job cuts debate flares over ‘lower-value human capital’ remark

Economists say the challenge faced by Singapore is whether AI training can keep pace with job losses and work redesign.

Indonesia

Prabowo tightens state grip on palm oil, coal amid monopolistic fears

A state agency will handle exports of palm oil, coal and ferroalloys to stem revenue loss and under-invoicing, the president says.

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Malaysia

Malaysia’s ruling coalition commits to staying united until ‘end of its term’

The communications minister’s remarks are aimed at easing concerns over the stability of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s administration.

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Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim attends the BIMP-EAGA summit in the Philippines on May 7. Photo: AP
Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim attends the BIMP-EAGA summit in the Philippines on May 7. Photo: AP
The Philippines

Philippines’ top court rejects Dela Rosa’s bid to block ICC arrest warrant

The ruling clears the way for the apprehension of the former police chief, main enforcer of ex-president Rodrigo Duterte’s war on drugs.

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Singapore

Final report reveals truth behind deadly Singapore Airlines turbulence

Investigators concluded it was ‘likely’ the jet’s radar failed to detect bad weather before the turbulence hit in 2024.

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Malaysia

In Malaysia, drug-laced vape seizures stoke US-like ‘zombie epidemic’ fears

Viral ‘zombie vape’ videos prompt arrests and warnings of a growing substance abuse crisis in the country.

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Tobacco and vaping products on display at a convenience store in Penang, Malaysia. Photo: Shutterstock
Thailand

Thailand’s Singha beer dynasty rocked by sexual abuse allegations

The kingdom’s most-watched family scandal in years has prompted a sacking, a televised confessional – and a warning from media regulators.

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The Singha and Leo brands of the Bhirombhakdi family’s Boon Rawd Brewery account for roughly two-thirds of Thailand’s beer market. Photo: Shutterstock
The Singha and Leo brands of the Bhirombhakdi family’s Boon Rawd Brewery account for roughly two-thirds of Thailand’s beer market. Photo: Shutterstock
Singapore

Singapore, Japan, South Korea boost Ebola screening after WHO alert

Other Asian nations including Vietnam and Indonesia have also announced increased monitoring or public health measures at ports of entry.

Malaysia

Did US restrictions sink Malaysia’s US$147 million Norway missile deal?

Analysts say US-controlled parts may have been a factor in Norway’s revoked export licences, underscoring risks for Asian defence buyers.

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Indonesia

Indonesia loses Southeast Asia’s largest stock market crown to Singapore

The city state’s equities have benefited from economic and political stability, as well as government-led market reforms.

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Singapore’s stocks are on pace to outperform their Indonesian peers by the most on record in 2026. Photo: AFP
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