Snap Insight: Barisan Nasional won big in Johor state polls - it has Pakatan Harapan to thank
The morning after Johor, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s coalition faces some grim electoral calculations, says CNA’s Leslie Lopez.
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Travellers warned against carrying parcels as Thailand targets cannabis smugglers
Thailand has ordered tighter checks on outbound cannabis smuggling.
Teen files complaint in South Korea over ‘violent’ in-flight movies
Korean Air and Asiana Airlines, the two largest Korean carriers, do not show content rated for viewers 19 or above
How Russia’s Putin turned Japan into a den of spies
Japan’s weak espionage laws and flourishing high-tech industry have made it a crucial piece of the Russian war effort.
West Afghanistan female dress-code crackdown hits businesses
Female shoppers had dominated the customer base of the normally bustling markets in Herat.
Japan successfully launches, lands reusable rocket
The prototype reusable rocket by Japan's space agency reached a height of about 10m and then landed, in a flight that lasted about 40 seconds.
Bhutan battles ‘existential’ population crisis with birth drive
Annual births have dropped by more than a quarter over the past decade.
South Korea issues first emergency heatwave warning under new rating system
The country advised people to halt outdoor activities and keep cool.
President Tharman to make first state visit to Malaysia
This will be Mr Tharman's first state visit to Malaysia, Singapore's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.
Typhoon Bavi batters eastern China, threatens days of heavy rain
WENZHOU, China, July 12 - Typhoon Bavi, the most powerful storm to strike mainland China this year, brought heavy rain to the eastern coast on Sunday and lashed densely populated cities with violent winds, testing the country's ability to cope with extreme weather.
Typhoon Bavi makes landfall in China, downgraded to severe tropical storm
The authorities had evacuated nearly two million people in its path.
Japan government urges use of rice flour amid slump in consumption of staple
The Farm Ministry is encouraging the use of rice flour to make sweets.
New Zealand, India strike 'milestone' strategic partnership
Sealed during a landmark visit by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the pact covers tighter defence cooperation, including with naval exercises, as well as stronger ties in trade, diplomacy, culture, sport and science.
Johor polls: All 15 Bersama candidates lose their deposit
Bersama had also fallen short of its internal target of avoiding deposit losses and securing at least 15 per cent of the vote.
‘They don’t need people’: The workers left behind by China’s robot drive
Tens of millions of workers may be left behind by China’s pivot away from low-end manufacturing towards advanced technology.
A nuclear debut in Bangladesh tests developing world’s atomic shift
Once fully completed, the Rooppur facility will be able to supply as much as 15% of the country’s electricity.
Modi courts Indo-Pacific partners as China, US reshape region
The Indian Prime Minister has stepped up engagement in recent weeks, signing a flurry of agreements.
Why South Korea is watching Erling Haaland’s hair ties
Hair tie brand Kknekki was founded in South Korea before it was acquired by Norwegian accessories brand Bon Dep.
When Goliath sues David: China’s trademark wars test public sympathy
While lawyers say enforcement is legitimate, there is growing public sympathy for defendants seen as underdogs.
When durian prices crash, Malaysia throws parties
Cheap durians are bringing Malaysians together – from offices to political rallies.
Johor polls: BN sweeps 48 of 56 seats as PM Anwar’s PH cedes ground in southern state
Barisan Nasional's Johor rival, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s Pakatan Harapan (PH) coalition, won the remaining eight seats in the closely watched contest, losing ground from the 12 seats it secured in 2022.
Philippines marks 10 years since historic South China Sea court ruling
China still rejects the ruling, and opinion remains divided on how to resolve the dispute.
Floods in Bangladesh kill 44, leave over a million stranded
Flooding across seven districts has disrupted daily life and stranded 267,918 households.
Indian tourists among 15 killed as speedboat capsizes in Vietnam
Local media say 21 people were saved after the boat overturned in rough seas near an island in south Vietnam.
China's second typhoon in a week makes landfall
Nearly two million people are evacuated from eastern Zhejiang province, with the city of Wenzhou close to the path of the storm.
US, Ukraine strike PAC-3 missile production deal — with a catch
During their bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Ankara, US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reached a major agreement regarding Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) missile interceptors.The PAC-3 is the premier hit-to-kill
Heatwave grips south-west Japan, record-tying 39.3 deg C at Kyushu tourist spot
Scorching temperatures are expected to hit western and eastern Japan towards July 18.
Boat carrying tourists capsizes off Vietnam's Phu Quoc island, killing 15
The 15 who died were reportedly Indian tourists. Twenty-one people survived the accident.
Boat carrying tourists capsizes off Vietnam’s Phu Quoc island, killing 15
The vessel was carrying 36 people, comprising 32 tourists, three crew members and one attendant.
Thai private hospitals allegedly part of racket selling citizenship packages to Chinese nationals
A Thai man would falsely declare to be the father on birth records, granting the infant automatic Thai citizenship.
BN extends control over Johor with landslide victory. Will it push for a general election?
The coalition declared that it won 48 out of the 56 contested seats, more than it did in 2022.
How a Singapore international school became an immigration flashpoint in Sapporo
A culture war is brewing amid Japan’s transition towards a multicultural society.
Typhoon makes landfall in China after forcing nearly two million to flee
There was no immediate word on damage or casualties.
Typhoon Bavi makes landfall in eastern China's Taizhou after nearly 2 million evacuated
WENZHOU, China, July 11 - Typhoon Bavi made landfall late on Saturday in the coastal city of Taizhou in eastern China, where nearly 2 million people were evacuated, having earlier pummelled Japan's southern Sakishima island chain and brushed past northern Taiwan.
Indonesia's anti-graft prosecutor quits after police seize gold, cash
Police seized evidence that included 74kg of gold bars as well as US$5.8 million and S$17.2 million (US$13.3 million) in cash.
Squid game on the high seas
South Korea has had to rely increasingly on catches of the staple seafood from distant waters.
Top Indonesian prosecutor resigns amid corruption probe
Head prosecutor of special crimes Febrie Adriansyah has denied wrongdoing.
Japanese government releases anime advisory on bear encounters for children
This comes amid increase sightings of bears in populated areas across Japan.
Japanese man awakes to find bear staring at him, animal tries to enter house repeatedly
A bear had been spotted repeatedly on the man’s premises in recent days.