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‘No unilateral decisions’ on Malacca Strait, ASEAN works by consensus: Malaysia’s foreign minister
Malaysian Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan’s comments came amid geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, with a chokepoint at the Strait of Hormuz, and after Indonesia Foreign Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa floated the idea of imposing a levy on ships passing through the Malacca
US says China used 'intimidation' to block Taiwan leader's Africa trip
Beijing said it had "high appreciation" for the African countries that blocked the permits for Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te's trip planned for this week.
South Korea tells US lawmakers it will ensure no discrimination against US tech firms
Seoul was implementing measures to ensure US digital companies did not face discriminatory measures.
Tokyo govt urges employers to allow T-shirts and shorts at work to beat the heat
Metropolitan government employees were already seen wearing T-shirts and shorts.
South Korea fines matchmaking agency over leak of sensitive user data
SEOUL, April 23 - South Korea's data protection agency said on Thursday it has fined a matchmaking service over the leak of its members' sensitive personal information, including their weight, blood type and whether they were previously married.
How US and Iran could step back from the brink
Donald Trump’s deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face a renewal of American bombardment was due to expire this week, but was extended at the last moment, this time with no defined time limit. But the risk of renewed escalation remains real, as both sides
Asia’s appetite for Canada’s ‘liquid gold’ grows but supplies at risk from climate change
It is increasingly being used in Japanese marinades, South Korean pastries and Southeast Asian desserts such as pandan cakes.
China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi calls for complete eradication of Cambodia scam centres
Mr Wang Yi also said he supported initiatives aimed at normalising relations between Cambodia and Thailand.
China urges further build-up on islands amid territorial disputes
China has built infrastructure over the years in disputed waters in the South China Sea.
Taiwan minister makes rare visit to disputed South China Sea island
Kuan Bi-ling observed coast guard drills on Taiping Island, also claimed by China, the Philippines and Vietnam.
US stuck using $1 million missiles against Iran’s $20,000 drones
It may sound hard to believe, but the almost trillion-dollar US military is struggling to fight cheap drones in its war with Iran. Iran has built a simple drone, the Shahed, with a motorcycle-type engine, loaded it with explosives and successfully targeted its neighbors’ cities
Voting under way in key Indian states Tamil Nadu, West Bengal
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s party is hoping to make inroads in the opposition strongholds.
Malaysia’s King says he will choose a new anti-graft chief
It is first the official confirmation that current head Azam Baki’s term won’t be renewed when it ends in May.
Malaysia's king says he will choose next anti-graft agency chief
KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 - Malaysia's King Sultan Ibrahim said on Thursday that he will select the next head of the country's anti-graft body, with the agency's current chief under growing pressure to resign over misconduct allegations.
Is China’s soft power rising, or is America’s just crumbling?
Soft power is notoriously hard to quantify, but it’s difficult to argue that global soft power has been shifting steadily toward East Asia in recent decades. A few years ago, I wrote a post about how South Korea became a cultural superpower on purpose, while Japan became one by
Iran tightens control of Hormuz after US calls off renewed attacks
WASHINGTON/DUBAI/ISLAMABAD, April 23 - Iran seized two ships in the Strait of Hormuz as it tightened its grip on the strategic waterway after U.S. President Donald Trump announced he was indefinitely calling off attacks, with no sign of peace talks restarting.
Sellers in China trade hub Guangdong seek tariff reprieve from Trump visit
Factories in Guangdong province have borne the brunt of Mr Trump’s mercurial policies and a blistering trade war.
Flights delayed at Japan’s Haneda airport after international check-in system glitch
This comes just two days after the airport suffered a glitch in its air traffic control system.
China's Xpeng expects to start delivering 'flying' cars in 2027
The Chinese electric vehicle maker has received more than 7,000 orders for its flying cars, the majority of which are in China.
Fury as Indonesian court dismisses 1998 mass rape lawsuit
Rights groups called the ruling a major step backwards that further perpetuates impunity.
Chinese EV maker Xpeng expects to start delivering ‘flying’ cars in 2027
It also expects to start large-scale production of its humanoid robots in the fourth quarter of 2026.
Thailand moves to end 60-day visa-free stays to screen out unwanted visitors
Thailand is seeking to shift its tourism strategy towards higher-quality and longer-stay visitors.
Japan mulls social media age limits as global curbs spread
In Japan, teenagers spent nearly 70 minutes a day on social media on weekdays, almost double the overall national average.
Another American quagmire at Hormuz
There is a certain grim symmetry to watching Washington, in the spring of 2026, once again flailing about in the Persian Gulf — blockading Iranian ports, rattling sabers over a strait it cannot fully control and dispatching delegations to Islamabad in search of a diplomatic
Why China’s support for Iran has limits
Beijing showed little support for Tehran's defence besides criticising the attacks.
Negeri Sembilan’s royal dispute deepens as dissenters’ seats lay empty at state assembly
The state’s Malay ruler stressed that their absence would not affect the legality of the state assembly sitting.
Hormuz blockades show how everything is now about leverage
Iran’s military might was never going to be a match for the US and Israel. So instead it turned to the highly effective weapon it has at its disposal – geography. Blocking off the Strait of Hormuz has shaken the global economy. It has doubled the price of a barrel of crude oil,
‘Dancing in their hands’: Japan wig masters set stage alive
A fresh wig is crafted for each kabuki performance and customised for each actor.
South Korea’s air force apologises after audit blames 2021 jet collision on mid-air selfies
SEOUL, April 23 - South Korea's air force apologised on Thursday for a 2021 mid-air collision involving two fighter jets, a day after auditors said pilots were taking selfies and filming during the flight and held them responsible for the accident.
As more ASEAN states turn to Russia for fuel, will Moscow boost its influence in the region?
Asian countries have been especially affected by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
Malaysian TikTok creator arrested for wearing police gear in viral video
The incident involves a video believed to be recorded for online content.
Ex-Jakarta agency head faces charges in deadly landfill collapse
The environment agency had failed to comply with administrative sanctions imposed since late 2024.
Over 1,000 people urged to evacuate as wildfires rage in north-eastern Japan
The local weather observatory had warned of dry air and strong winds in Otsuchi.
US intercepts three Iranian oil tankers in Asian waters, sources say
At least three Iranian-flagged tankers have been redirected from their positions near India, Malaysia and Sri Lanka, shipping and security sources said.
Taiwan minister makes rare visit to South China Sea island for drills
It is the first time in seven years a minister had visited the island, which is also claimed by China.
North Korea, Russia aim to open new road bridge soon, KCNA says
The 850m bridge will connect to Russia’s highway system.
Japan’s ANA to introduce fuel surcharge to domestic flights amid rising costs
Japan Airlines is also set to introduce fuel surcharges to domestic flights in 2027.
South Korean fighter pilot fined over midair photos that caused crash
He has been ordered to pay $76,000 in damages.
High-stakes West Bengal election begins as parties row over voter roll
The polls are taking place against a controversy over a sweeping revision of electoral rolls.
Japan's Nikkei crosses 60,000 level for the first time on tech rally
SoftBank Group and other technology stocks gained and risk sentiment improved after United States President Donald Trump extended the ceasefire with Iran.
JB food guide: Actual hidden gem seafood in an Orang Laut village and rustic cafe under the trees
From hybrid salted egg black pepper crab in a nostalgic kampung to “gearbox” soup at a hand-built cafe under the trees, Mediacorp Gold 905’s Denise Tan discovers that the best way to taste Johor Bahru is to go back in time via the Second Link.
‘In the RTS era’: Sleepy Johor Bahru township set for spruce-up as small businesses ponder their fate
One of Johor Bahru’s older townships is seeing land prices surge ahead of the Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link’s opening in January 2027, analysts say. This mirrors a wider shift in the state capital’s retail landscape.
Commentary: Why emerging markets are dismissing bad Iran news
The fact that developing nations’ equities are able to rebound despite the bloc’s vulnerability to energy shocks shows there’s value in this space, says Shuli Ren for Bloomberg Opinion.
China weathered Trump's tariffs - but the Iran war is taking a toll
The Middle East conflict is putting pressure on factory orders, costs and jobs in China's export-driven economy.
Lessons for new Apple CEO Ternus in Steve Jobs’s wilderness years
Apple has named John Ternus, its head of hardware engineering, as its next CEO. At the same moment, Apple is paying Google roughly a billion dollars a year to run the AI brain of Siri, because Apple’s own AI hasn’t been good enough. Apple’s hardware is excellent but the AI is
How the US-Iran war is costing China
The BBC’s Laura Bicker explains the economic costs and possible political wins for China brought on by the war.
