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Taking on China in the Pacific: Target corruption or don’t bother
I spent many years investigating corruption in Asia. But it’s the same everywhere. It destroys economies, societies, and the citizens in them (other than the relative few in on the racket). It’s also part and parcel of China’s operating manual, and a weapon of war. China makes
King Dollar at the precipice: why currency’s reign is in jeopardy
A confluence of structural domestic decay and a quiet global rebellion against US financial dominance has pushed the dollar to a critical technical juncture. A breakdown here would not be a cyclical downturn but could signal a secular shift in the global monetary order. The
China’s former climate envoy to meet with EU to revive flailing UN pact
He's expected to urge the EU to announce more ambitious climate goals and coordinate joint diplomatic efforts.
China's former climate envoy to meet with EU to revive flailing UN pact, sources say
WASHINGTON/BEIJING - China's former veteran climate envoy, who previously secured two pivotal climate agreements with the United States, will meet with the EU's top green transition official on Tuesday to resuscitate flailing international climate negotiations ahead of the
Analysis: Kim Jong Un’s daughter steps into ‘successor spotlight’
North Korea leader is signaling daughter Ju Ae as likely successor, Seoul spy agency says.
India and US to hold trade talks, raising hopes for reset
The US trade representative for South Asia, Mr Brendan Lynch, will be in New Delhi for one day of talks.
Shot dead for protesting against corruption in Nepal
Many young people were among more than 70 people killed in anti-corruption protests in Nepal.
Vingroup’s legal blitz won’t restore its credibility
Vietnam’s largest conglomerate, Vingroup, has announced plans to sue 68 individuals and organizations for allegedly spreading “false information.” At home, this may look like business as usual: powerful companies enlisting the Ministry of Public Security to intimidate critics
Iran's uranium-enrichment programme must be dismantled, US's Wright says
VIENNA - Iran's uranium-enrichment programme must be \"completely dismantled\", U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright told the U.N. nuclear watchdog's annual General Conference on Monday.
Indonesia unveils economic stimulus package worth over $1 billion
The stimulus measures will be implemented in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Turkey’s S-400s could be headed to India via Russia
Turkish media recently claimed that Russia offered to buy back the S-400 surface-to-air missile system that it delivered to the country in 2019, reportedly to then resell them to other clients. Turkey is supposedly receptive to the idea as it seeks to end its spat with the US
How much money is enough to be happy?
Over the next decade, Elon Musk could become the world’s first trillionaire. The Tesla board recently proposed a US$1 trillion compensation plan, if Musk can meet a series of ambitious growth targets. Australia’s corporate pay packets aren’t quite on that scale. Yet even here,
UK summons Russian ambassador over NATO airspace violations
LONDON - Britain has summoned the Russian ambassador following Russia's violation of NATO airspace last week, the British Foreign Office said on Monday.
Nepal tycoon’s son backs protesters after homes of elites burned
Nirvana Chaudhary said the protesters' frustrations and allegations are, “to a large extent, valid”.
US plotting dollar ‘rug pull’ with crypto, gold and lies
If you are a central banker entrusted with managing your nation’s foreign exchange reserves or a steward of a sovereign wealth fund in a developing country, heed this urgent warning: act decisively and swiftly to safeguard your assets, or risk catastrophic losses. Delay could
Can PAS really change? Malaysia’s Islamist party courts minorities with language
As it acts to allay non-Muslim fears of an Islamic theocracy, PAS needs to go beyond race and religion to gain traction.
US announces 'framework' TikTok deal with China
Trump and Xi will speak on Friday (Sep 19) to "complete" the agreement, says US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.
Explainer: Why South Korea cannot make the same US trade deal as Japan
Its negotiations with the US on a trade deal to lower tariffs have stalled.
Explainer-Why South Korea cannot make the same US trade deal as Japan
SEOUL - South Korea's negotiations with the U.S. on a trade deal to lower tariffs have stalled amid concerns over the foreign exchange implications of a $350 billion investment fund, part of an agreement reached with President Donald Trump in July.
Seoul to review rights violations during US raid
Around 475 people, mostly South Korean nationals, were arrested at a construction site.
Malaysia’s Islamist party PAS aims to govern in 3 new states including Selangor, eyes bigger national role
Parti Islam Se-Malaysia is ready to lead Malaysia and respect the sensitivities of non-Muslims, says its president Abdul Hadi Awang.
Xiaomi hastens flagship phone release to take on iPhone 17
Xiaomi is moving up its usual launch timeline and jumping to the new 17 series.
Nepal picks three with reformist credentials for interim Cabinet
Nepal’s worst protests in decades were led by Gen Z youth opposing widespread corruption.
Landslide claims lives of five family members in Malaysia’s Kota Kinabalu
They were in a makeshift wooden house when the landslide struck.
Chinese teens who urinated into Haidilao hotpot in Shanghai ordered to pay more than US$300,000 in compensation
Damages include reputational and business losses done to Haidilao as well as legal fees, said the Huangpu District People's Court of Shanghai.
In latest trade warning to US, China says Nvidia violated anti-monopoly law
China in December launched a probe into Nvidia over suspected violations of its anti-monopoly law.
US Typhon missile system’s presence in Japan sharpens Asia arms race
The system’s unveiling in western Japan follows its deployment to the Philippines in April 2024.
Malaysia’s Sarawak aims to be region’s ‘green battery’ amid deforestation, displacement fears
The state remains dogged by concerns over the destruction of ancient tropical rainforests for hydropower construction.
India top court pauses key parts of disputed Muslim property law
The law involves land or real estate gifted to Muslims for religious, educational or other philanthropic purposes.
Living alone most common in Seoul households: Report
In 2024, single-people households made up nearly 40 per cent of all households in Seoul.
Eight killed near Indonesia’s Mount Bromo as tour bus carrying hospital workers and family members crashes
The bus driver said his brakes had failed, according to East Java police. Three of the passengers who died were members of the same family.
‘We shouldn’t bring to ASEAN an additional burden’: Timor-Leste president on joining the bloc
In an exclusive interview with CNA's Saifulbahri Ismail, Timor-Leste President José Ramos-Horta says the country will be ready to host its first ASEAN Summit by 2029.
Australia PM Albanese arrives in Papua New Guinea ahead of defence treaty signing
The mutual defence treaty is expected to increase interoperability between the two militaries.
Australia PM Albanese arrives in PNG ahead of defence treaty signing
SYDNEY - Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, arriving in Papua New Guinea on Monday, said he expects to sign a defence treaty on Wednesday that lifts ties with Australia's closest Pacific neighbour to the equivalent of its security alliance with the United States.
Seoul’s first water bus to officially launch on Sept 18
This follows a three-month-long trial that began in July.
Official in Japan’s Haneda Airport nabbed for allegedly stealing money from passengers
The security screening agent at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport was arrested on Sept 14.
Why China could well win its Cold War with US
Two separate questions are troubling America and every other country dealing with China: What is China’s military industrial production capacity, and how much do Chinese weapons really cost? The first answer is simple: Chinese industry is unmatched in the world. It operates an
From Gaza to Europe, via jet ski: Muhammad Abu Dakha's daring escape story
LAMPEDUSA, Italy - It took more than a year, several thousand dollars, ingenuity, setbacks and a jet ski: this is how Muhammad Abu Dakha, a 31-year-old Palestinian, managed to escape from Gaza to reach Europe.
Mosquitoes return as weather cools in South Korea
Environmental conditions like high temperatures make it less favourable for mosquitoes to be active.