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Canada must maintain working-level trade ties with China, says ex-trade minister
United States President Donald Trump recently warned of imposing a 100 per cent tariff on Canadian imports if Ottawa deepens trade engagement with Beijing.
Watch: CNA Summit 2026 in Indonesia on smart growth in a new era
Today’s leaders face shifting geopolitics, faster AI adoption and rising expectations for inclusive growth. Tune into the CNA Summit 2026 as senior decision-makers discuss how to turn capital into delivery confidence, scale innovation across diverse markets, and build resilient
Malaysian cross-border workers welcome insurance scheme covering commute to Singapore
Many workers spoke of witnessing accidents on the Causeway or checkpoint building during commutes.
Dozens hospitalised after nitric acid leak in Indonesia, raising safety concerns
Direct inhalation of nitric acid can cause burns on the skin, eye irritation and respiratory infections.
Relations with US ‘rock solid’, Taiwan President says after Trump-Xi call
In December, the Trump administration announced a record US$11.1 billion in arms sales to Taiwan.
Relations with US 'rock solid,' Taiwan president says after Trump-Xi call
TAIPEI, Feb 5 - Relations between Taiwan and the U.S. are \"rock-solid\" and cooperation programmes will continue and not change, Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said on Thursday after Chinese President Xi Jinping discussed the democratically governed island with President Donald
Fake ‘haha’ reactions attack political opponents ahead of Bangladesh elections
The investigation found that such attacks not only mock a post, but also reduces its visibility.
US pitches plan to counter China's dominance of critical mineral supply
The event was attended by representatives of more than 50 countries, the White House said.
US must be prudent when supplying arms to Taiwan, Xi tells Trump
Wednesday's call comes in the wake of a flurry of visits by Western leaders to China in recent months.
Growing calls in India to restrict children's social media use
Some Indian states have said they are examining Australia's law curbing social media for children.
Gen Z toppled an autocrat - but old guard tipped to win Bangladesh vote
A student uprising promised a new dawn in Bangladesh but old parties are tipped to win a landmark election.
New insurance scheme to cover Malaysians working in Singapore
The scheme would ensure they remain covered even during their daily cross-border commute.
How India repositions its trade diplomacy via EU, US negotiations
Global markets barely had time to digest the announcement that India and the European Union (EU) had sealed their long-delayed free trade agreement when US President Donald Trump, in a characteristically overdone social-media flourish, proclaimed that Washington, too, was on
Trump, Xi discuss Taiwan and soybeans in call aimed at easing China, US relations
Both leaders publicly affirmed their personal stakes in strong relations after the call, their first since November.
UN chief calls New START expiration 'grave moment'
Feb 4 - United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday called the expiration of the New START Treaty a grave moment for international peace and security and urged Russia and the United States to negotiate a new nuclear arms control framework without delay.
Australia charges teenager over alleged death threats to Israeli President Herzog
The Israeli leader’s visit to Australia has drawn opposition from pro-Palestine groups.
End of ‘Pax Americana’ doesn’t necessarily mean a less-safe world
America’s role in the world is changing. If this wasn’t obvious before, it should be now, following President Donald Trump’s efforts to take over Greenland and his visibly strained relations with traditional allies in Europe and elsewhere. But how much will the world change if
A global craze for Korean culture is making its humblest snacks unaffordable
Black, crispy, often flat and square, dried seaweed is growing in popularity - but also in price.
UK asks Air India to explain Boeing Dreamliner fuel-switch incident
Fuel switches were at the centre of the Air India crash that killed 260 people in 2025.
Supply chains and China’s Hormuz imperative
In the evolving landscape of 21st-century energy security, global attention often gravitates toward the maritime disputes of East Asia. However, a structural analysis of global energy flows indicates that the true center of gravity for Asian economic stability remains thousands
Thailand Election 2026: Debt worries, economic uncertainty loom large on voters’ minds
With Thai households under financial strain, economists say debt and global trade risks could hugely impact who voters pick on Sunday (Feb 8).
Elect KL mayor? Malaysian MPs trade barbs over an issue that is ‘racialised for too long’
Proponents say it is a practical way to improve governance in the capital city, but critics argue it would sideline vulnerable groups. Analysts say central to the issue is race.
Commentary: What Asia risks now that the last nuclear guardrails are gone
Discussions about the need for independent nuclear capabilities are no longer seen as fringe ideas in some parts of Asia, says Patricia M Kim from Brookings Institution.
Commentary: Chinese AI videos used to look fake. Now they are making money
Beijing-based Kuaishou has spent the past year recasting itself as an AI video contender with global ambitions and it is succeeding, says Catherine Thorbecke for Bloomberg Opinion.
Indonesia’s unlikely activists: How white-collar workers are finding their voice
Indonesia’s urban middle class has become an increasingly prominent part of the country’s civil society.
India’s Kerala state rolls out new form of identification: Protection or exclusion?
The nativity card, the first in India, is for residents seeking access to services in Kerala.
Japan’s ‘Owl’ spy satellites in orbit
Earth observation specialist Synspective has been selected as a partner company in the Satellite Constellation Project of Japan’s Ministry of Defense. A designer and operator of Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellites, it will contribute imaging data and analytics to the
In calls with Trump and Putin, Xi sets stage for US meeting, reaffirms Russian ties
The calls, held hours apart, come as the Ukraine war anniversary and nuclear treaty expiry loom.
Germany's Merz heads to Saudi, Gulf in quest for new partners
BERLIN, Feb 4 - German Chancellor Friedrich Merz began a tour of Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates on Wednesday aiming to forge energy and arms partnerships as Europe's biggest and richest economy sought to reduce dependence on the U.S. and China.
Trump has attacked pillars of democracy, Human Rights Watch says
WASHINGTON, Feb 4 - U.S. President Donald Trump has attacked key pillars of his country's democracy, Human Rights Watch warned on Wednesday in its annual report, citing the Republican president's immigration crackdown, threats to voting rights and other policies.
Who is the Baloch Liberation Army behind Pakistan's Balochistan attacks?
KARACHI, FEB 1 - Pakistan's banned separatist group the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) claimed responsibility for coordinated gun and bomb attacks that killed dozens of civilians and security personnel and triggered one of the deadliest security operations in Balochistan in years.
Four people, including two Chinese nationals, arrested in France on suspicion of spying
PARIS, Feb 4 - Four people, including two Chinese nationals, have been arrested in France on suspicion of spying for China and have been brought before an investigative judge, the Paris public prosecutor's office said on Wednesday
China’s Xi calls for ‘mutual respect’ in Trump call and issues Taiwan warning
The Chinese leader urged the US to exercise “caution” when selling arms to Taiwan.
China's Xi and Trump talk by phone, hours after Xi spoke to Putin
BEIJING, Feb 4 - Chinese President Xi Jinping spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump by phone on Wednesday, state broadcaster CCTV said, ahead of an expected visit by Trump to China in April and hours after Xi had a virtual meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Quick on their feed: What’s driving the ‘AI slop’ consumption surge in South Korea
South Korea recorded among surveyed countries the steepest jump in generative AI usage in 2025.
India’s competition watchdog orders probe into IndiGo after mass flight cancellations
Indigo cancelled about 4,500 flights in the first weeks of December 2025.
Mount Fuji cherry blossom festival cancelled over fears of visitors behaving badly
The festival attracts around 200,000 visitors each year.
China's Xi and Trump talk by phone, Chinese state media report
BEIJING, Feb 4 - Chinese President Xi Jinping spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump by phone on Wednesday, state broadcaster CCTV reported, ahead of an expected visit by Trump to China in April.
Seoul feeling the ‘BTS effect’ ahead of K-pop band’s comeback concert
Budget and midrange options are also filling fast.
UK pro-Palestinian activists not guilty of burglary over raid at Israeli firm Elbit
LONDON, Feb 4 - Six British pro-Palestinian activists were acquitted of aggravated burglary on Wednesday over a 2024 raid on Israeli defence firm Elbit's factory, with a jury unable to reach verdicts on other charges including criminal damage.
Xi, Putin hail 'stabilising' China-Russia alliance
The Xi-Putin call, which a Kremlin aide said lasted nearly 1.5 hours, came ahead of the fourth anniversary of Russia's military campaign this month.
UK pro-Palestinian activists not guilty of aggravated burglary at Israeli firm's factory
LONDON, Feb 4 - Six British pro-Palestinian activists were acquitted on Wednesday of aggravated burglary relating to a 2024 raid on a factory operated by Israeli defence firm Elbit, with a jury unable to reach verdicts on charges of criminal damage.
Tourist arrested for brandishing knife after failing to buy cigarettes at KL convenience store
If convicted, the suspect may be sentenced to up to two years’ imprisonment, fined, or both.
Malaysia PM Anwar denies ceding over 5,000ha of land to Indonesia amid border compensation claims
Three North Kalimantan villages are now recorded as falling within Malaysia after joint border redemarcation work.
Xi, Putin hail ties in video call as Ukraine war nears anniversary
BEIJING, Feb 4 - China's President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin both hailed their ties during a video call on Wednesday held in the run-up to the fourth anniversary of Moscow's war in Ukraine.
Asia-Pacific airlines set for continued growth despite global headwinds: Industry body
“Air travel is a socio-economic necessity in the region. That’s why the demand is so strong," AAPA chief Subhas Menon told CNA’s Yasmin Jonkers at the Singapore Airshow.
