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Vietnam launches fresh crackdown on online piracy under threat of US tariffs
Ministries were told to boost detection of copyright infringement by at least 20 per cent in May.
AI chiefs in a big ‘jobocalypse’ messaging swerve
Something big happened in the world of AI the other day: Sam Altman, founder and CEO of OpenAI, and probably the person who’s most commonly regarded as the face of the industry, declared that the purpose of AI is not to take people’s jobs: And he recently called AI CEOs
US to close consulate in Pakistan’s Peshawar citing safety concerns
The US embassy in Islamabad will handle all diplomatic engagement with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.
US to close consulate in Pakistan's Peshawar citing safety concerns
PESHAWAR, Pakistan, May 6 - The United States will close its consulate in Pakistan's Peshawar, citing the safety of its diplomats, the State Department said in a statement published on Tuesday.
China’s J-35AE for Pakistan risks nuclear escalation with India
China may be preparing to supply Pakistan with a stealth fighter that could give Islamabad a new edge in striking deep into India—and unsettle an already fragile nuclear balance. This month, the South China Morning Post (SCMP) reported that China’s state broadcaster has
Australia, US, then Japan: What’s behind Indonesia’s flurry of defence deals?
A burst of agreements signals a more active Indonesia, but questions remain over delivery and direction.
Malaysia’s anti-graft agency vows to recover more high-value art bought with 1MDB scandal funds
A total of 12 pieces of artwork linked to 1MDB have been identified, with eight yet to be recovered.
Bondi Beach mass shooting accused faces 19 extra charges
Akram, who is being held in a high-security prison, is yet to indicate how he will plead.
Philippines urges Myanmar to grant ASEAN envoy access to Aung San Suu Kyi
The Philippines said access for ASEAN's special envoy would support engagement with all stakeholders and advance inclusive national dialogue.
Cambodian PM’s cousin says he owned 30% stake in scam-linked firm
He said he did not receive any profits, dividends or assets from the firm, Huione Pay.
Renowned Indian film producer RB Choudary dies in car crash after attending relative’s wedding
The veteran film producer, who founded the film production and distribution company Super Good Films, has been a prominent name in Tamil and Telugu cinema since the 1980s.
South Korea’s HMM says ship set ablaze in Strait of Hormuz to be towed to Dubai
South Korea said the cause of the fire would only be confirmed after the vessel was inspected.
South Korea's HMM says ship set ablaze in Strait of Hormuz to be towed to Dubai
SEOUL, May 6 - South Korean shipper HMM said on Wednesday it had secured a vessel to tow a bulk carrier it operates to a port in Dubai after an explosion and fire damaged the ship, which had been stranded in the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump’s leaky Hormuz blockade needs Malacca control to work
This weekend, two Iranian Very Large Crude Carriers – HUGE and DERYA – successfully navigated the US Navy’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and passed through Indonesia’s Lombok Strait, carrying 3.8 million barrels of crude destined for desperate Asian markets. Opponents of US
Iran war jolts China’s well-oiled manufacturing hub
Chinese factories are picking up a ballooning raw materials bill.
Australia and Fiji agree new security treaty with eye on China
The details of the treaty will be finalised in coming weeks.
Two cases of concealing baby’s birth uncovered in Melaka
In one case, the skeletal remains of a baby were found buried in Alor Gajah district.
Japanese start-up to launch Gundam-inspired Haro robot into space
The spherical robot made of aluminium is expected to be sent into space by next spring.
Ho Chi Minh City targets teaching some subjects in English at eligible schools
The southern city is also advancing a proposal to make English a second language in schools.
Australia to establish one billion litre national fuel stockpile
The government-owned reserve would bolster long-term supplies of diesel and aviation fuel.
New Zealand to require citizenship test for migrants from 2027
The test will be conducted in person and feature 20 multi-choice questions in English.
Samsung Electronics market value tops US$1 trillion on AI chip boom
Samsung Electronics has emerged as a key player in the supply of high-performing chips.
Judge who convicted South Korean ex-first lady Kim Keon Hee found dead days after ruling
Police found what appears to be a suicide note that reportedly made no mention of the ruling.
Fourth intern doctor death in two months fuels calls for reform in Indonesia
She reportedly suffered from a lung infection but continued working without taking sick leave.
Australia says Islamic State-linked citizens in Syria camp plan to return home
SYDNEY, May 6 - Australia said on Wednesday that 13 members of Australian families in Syria linked to the extremist group Islamic State plan to travel home, but will receive no government assistance.
US Army fires first Tomahawk from Philippines in exercise
The missile launcher system used has the ability to reach Chinese territory from the Philippines.
Chinese truck drivers are going electric as petrol prices soar
Monthly sales of electric trucks doubled in March, according to Bloomberg calculations.
9 Malaysian perfume brands to know: Affordable, long-lasting scents for humid weather
Whether you’re into soft, barely-there skin scents or bold, head-turning blends, these Malaysian fragrance brands make it easy to smell good without blowing your budget.
US renews call on Japan, other allies to help reopen Strait of Hormuz
This comes amid a fresh spike in Middle East tensions after the US' Project Freedom begun.
IN FOCUS: New TCM ambassadors? China’s cafes, bars reboot ancient remedies for the modern era
Entrepreneurs are reimagining traditional Chinese medicine through cocktail bars, artisanal gelato and modern apothecaries, drawing in a generation looking to balance indulgence and wellness. But is it treatment or just theatre?
Commentary: Could an energy crisis get Philippines and China to cooperate in South China Sea?
In its desperation to secure oil supplies amid the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, the Philippines has turned to countries with which it has strained relations, says this academic.
CS Anthem chemical tanker becomes second US-flagged vessel to exit Strait of Hormuz
BOSTON, May 5 - The CS Anthem chemical tanker exited the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, its operator said on Tuesday, becoming the second commercial U.S.-flagged vessel known to do so while accompanied by U.S. military assets.
Sea lanes are being disrupted. And an old Chinese frontier town is back in the spotlight
Khorgos, on Chinese border with Kazakhstan, is a major node on the China-Europe Railway Express.
Trump, Xi likely to discuss Taiwan next week, U.S. says
WASHINGTON, May 5 - Taiwan is likely to be a topic of conversation between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping when they meet next week, said Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
Rubio warns against ‘destabilising’ acts on Taiwan before Trump’s China visit
He also called on Beijing also to raise pressure on Iran.
Taiwan minister’s visit to Spratlys: a page out of China’s ‘gray zone’ playbook
Using the coast guard, not the navy, in operations at disputed Taiping Island avoids escalation, analysts said.
Hegseth claims ceasefire holds despite attacks on Iranian vessels
While assuring reporters that the ceasefire agreement reached last month between the Trump administration and Iran is holding, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday said the American forces are acting “aggressively” in the Strait of Hormuz, where he said US Central Command
Trump, invite Xi to make Chinese cars in the US, with conditions
[Editor’s note: Urban Lehner has seen up close how this sort of situation plays out. He was the Wall Street Journal’s Detroit bureau chief in the 1980s when the Japanese were starting to make cars in the United States.] China is the world’s largest auto exporter. The Chinese
Trump-Xi summit at best may codify new US-China coexistence rules
Next week, when President Donald Trump arrives in Beijing to meet President Xi Jinping, the choreography will be in quintessential familiar style. Yet their carefully crafted calisthenics, their ritual reaffirmations and the language of leadership will not hide the truth that
Pakistan navy assists Indian vessel stranded in Arabian Sea
The MV Gautam was carrying seven crew members - six Indians and one Indonesian.
Trump says Iran "should wave the white flag of surrender"
WASHINGTON, May 5 - President Donald Trump on Tuesday dismissed Iran's military capability and said Tehran \"should wave the white flag of surrender\" but is too proud to do so.