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Philippines urges China to keep tone 'calm' as rhetoric heats up
MANILA, Feb 11 - The Philippine foreign ministry urged the Chinese Embassy in Manila on Wednesday to be \"constructive\" in its statements amid an escalating war of words between Chinese diplomats and public officials, including senators.
Measles cases in Europe, Central Asia drop 75% in 2025, agencies say
Feb 11 - Measles cases across Europe and Central Asia fell 75% in 2025 from a year earlier, preliminary data from 53 countries in the WHO European Region showed, though U.N. children's agency UNICEF and the World Health Organization warned the risk of fresh outbreaks remains.
Bangladesh election offers hope to garment sector battered by tariffs and unrest
The garment sector is Bangladesh’s economic lifeblood, driving more than 10 per cent of the economy.
Only 20% of adult internet users in Japan adopt AI: Survey
The survey also revealed an "AI divide", or usage rate gaps by age, gender and living environment.
Surakarta landfill crisis highlights Indonesia’s growing waste problem
The waste crisis at the Putri Cempo landfill has mostly stemmed from damaged heavy equipment at the facility.
Unrelenting heat threatens Malaysia’s northern padi harvest as dam levels drop
The heatwave across Kedah and Perlis is straining padi farmers, who are pressing on with field work.
China to prioritise stimulating consumption in 2026
This is to ensure stable economic growth during the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030) period.
Measles patient stayed in Sapporo, possibly had contact with unspecified number of people
Measles is highly contagious and spreads through droplets from coughing and sneezing.
China’s Nanjing Museum apologises after rare Ming dynasty painting sold illegally at auction
The donated artwork was illegally transferred and sold, prompting an investigation that implicated 29 people and exposed museum mismanagement.
'Overloading' may have led to deadly Philippine ferry sinking
More than 50 people died when a triple-decker vessel went down off the coast of southwestern Mindanao on Jan 26.
Why Beijing published Xi’s two-year-old speech - and what it says about China's global currency ambitions
A revived speech and a shifting global backdrop. Beijing is signalling new urgency in its push to elevate the yuan - but the trade-offs remain unresolved, analysts say.
Growing cracks in the BRICS+ wall
The 2026 World Economic Forum in Davos highlighted a deepening divergence in how global stability is managed. While the formalization of President Trump’s “Board of Peace” (BoP) signaled a move toward a hyper-transactional, unilateralist approach to conflict resolution, it
Chinese captain pleads not guilty to Baltic Sea cable damage
HONG KONG, Feb 11 - The Chinese captain of a Hong Kong-registered cargo ship pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to a charge of criminal damage, following allegations that his vessel damaged undersea cables in the Baltic Sea.
EU to meet in Belgian castle to tackle economic rivalry with US, China
BRUSSELS, Feb 11 - European Union leaders gather in a Belgian castle on Thursday to thrash out how they can compete economically with a global rival like China and a less reliable ally like the U.S. as the rules-based world order frays.
US moves to counter China in Bangladesh, plans to pitch defence alternatives
US Ambassador to Bangladesh said there are "risks of certain types of engagement with China".
10 new TB clusters detected in Malaysia, with Johor recording highest number of cases
New tuberculosis cases were also detected in six other states, according to Malaysia Health Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad.
Why is Bangladesh holding a national referendum alongside its general election?
Reforms proposed include new constitutional bodies and the introduction of a bicameral Parliament.
‘Overloading’ may have led to deadly Philippine ferry sinking
At least 368 passengers were on board at the time of the sinking.
Bangladesh holds first election since student-led uprising that ousted ex-PM Hasina
More than 55 million voters – about 44 per cent of the electorate – are aged between 18 and 37, underscoring the growing political weight of young people.
When beauty turns fatal: South Korea logs 50 plastic surgery deaths since 2016
The number of yearly cosmetic surgery deaths in South Korea has been trending upwards.
Bangladesh to vote on democratic reform charter
Feb 12 will be the first parliamentary elections since the ousting of Sheikh Hasina.
Cambodia says it has closed almost 200 scam centres in fraud crackdown
In a campaign that began in late-2025, 173 senior crime figures linked to the centres had been arrested.
Over 55,000 non-Muslim Malaysians married foreigners from 2019-2025; S’poreans among top 3 on list
Chinese nationals topped the list of foreign spouses marrying non-Muslim Malaysians.
Australia charges two Chinese nationals with foreign interference
The pair are accused of spying on a Buddhist group in Australia at the behest of Chinese police.
Indonesia arrests 11 for alleged corruption over palm oil exports
The suspects could face life imprisonment under the country’s anti-corruption laws.
China reminds Trump it holds the note on dollar debt
The moment that many a US Treasury secretary feared for decades may have arrived: when Washington’s top bankers turn against US government debt. Case in point: America’s No 2 financier in Asia — China — is reportedly advising banks to cut their exposure to US government
Chinese captain pleads not guilty to damage charge in Baltic Sea cable case
HONG KONG, Feb 11 - The Chinese captain of a Hong Kong‑registered cargo ship pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to a charge of criminal damage, following allegations that his vessel damaged undersea cables in the Baltic Sea.
Hong Kong activist’s father convicted under national security law over insurance policy
The 69-year-old tried to end an insurance policy belonging to Anna Kwok, a wanted activist based in the US.
Hong Kong activist's father convicted under national security over insurance policy
HONG KONG, Feb 11 - A Hong Kong court found the father of a wanted activist guilty of a national security violation on Wednesday after he tried to end her insurance policy and withdraw the funds, drawing international criticism for the targeting of relatives of pro-democracy
Vietnam’s leader has new power, and he’s in a hurry
Mr To Lam is now Vietnam's most powerful leader in decades.
South China Sea spat: Beijing bans Philippine town officials after envoy declared persona non grata
The Kalayaan officials’ persona non grata move marked the second such declaration by the town since 2023.
From malls to minarets: Prabowo plans 40-storey Islamic hub at Jakarta’s glitziest landmark
Plans for a shared building for Islamic groups have raised questions over the blending of faith and power.
Popularity of Japan anime characters in China unaffected by strained ties
China’s market for Japanese animes and games is expected to grow to $152 billion in 2029.
Air New Zealand cancels long-haul services as cabin crew strike looms
The cancellations affected 9,500 passengers.
Hindu minority watchful as Bangladesh heads to polls
Only 4 per cent of candidates standing for election come from minority backgrounds.
327 criminals shot dead by cops since 2015, Malaysia’s Parliament told
No action was taken against the police personnel involved in these shooting cases.
Commonwealth boss confident of progress on slavery reparations
SYDNEY, Feb 11 - The secretary-general of the Commonwealth, a 56-nation group headed by Britain's King Charles, said on Wednesday she expected member nations to make progress towards beginning negotiations on reparations for the transatlantic slave trade.
Over 21,000 out-of-wedlock teen pregnancies recorded from 2019 to 2024, Malaysia’s Parliament told
The government will also launch a new policy to strengthen families and promote social stability.
Actress Michelle Yeoh to receive a Hollywood Walk Of Fame star on Feb 18
“The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce is proud to welcome actress Michelle Yeoh to the Hollywood Walk of Fame,” said Walk of Fame producer Ana Martinez.
Hong Kong activist's father convicted under national security law over insurance policy
HONG KONG, Feb 11 - A Hong Kong court found the father of a wanted activist guilty of a national security violation on Wednesday after he tried to end her insurance policy and withdraw the funds, drawing international criticism for the targeting of relatives of pro-democracy
China's Li inspects rare earth facilities, hints at leverage in US rivalry
"The important value of rare earths in developing advanced manufacturing and promoting green and low-carbon transformation is becoming increasingly prominent," Chinese Premier Li Qiang was quoted as saying.
Taiwan president urges parliament to pass stalled US$40 billion special defence budget
"Now, as external threats continue to rise and force-building becomes ever more urgent, we are once again seeing efforts to obstruct the strengthening of national defence,” says Taiwan President Lai Ching-te.
Taiwan says budget delay risks ‘rupture’ in line of defence against China
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te proposed the defence boost to counter China.
There’s a new Louis Vuitton 'hotel' pop-up in Bangkok – we tour the rooms inspired by iconic bags
Louis Vuitton’s 130 Monogram Anniversary Hotel pop-up opened on Wednesday (Feb 11) in the historic Yaowarat quarter in Bangkok.
Thailand's progressive party moves backwards in polls
Thailand’s progressive People’s Party took a beating at the ballot box on Feb 8.