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Four heirs of Indonesia’s richest family inherit $3.75 billion each
The Hartono family transfer tops the roughly S$12.8 billion left behind by Singaporean Wee Cho Yaw.
Alleged Singaporean fugitive kidnapped by own smuggler in JB, say Malaysian police
The Singaporean had evaded his parole for a drug offence, The Star reported.
Zhu Rongji, Chinese premier who cajoled economy into modern era, dies at 97
BEIJING, Aug 12 - Former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji, who died on Wednesday aged 97, was never one to mince his words.
Former Chinese premier Zhu Rongji dies aged 97
Former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji coaxed and cajoled China's way into the World Trade Organization in 2002 through gruelling negotiations.
China’s C919 jet makes first international commercial flight
Beijing hopes the domestically produced plane will reduce China’s reliance on foreign technology.
China’s reformist ex-premier Zhu Rongji dies
He was primarily responsible for economic reforms during China’s transformation from a planned economy to a socialist market.
Japan brushes off Australian PM’s melon drama
The comments prompted some outrage on social media in Japan.
‘Blow to China's pride’: Fallout extent from Long March 7A rocket failure hinges on what went wrong
A Long March 7A rocket exploded shortly after liftoff on Monday (Aug 10), bringing its half-decade run of successful missions to a fiery end. The extent of the fallout on China’s space programme will hinge on what investigators uncover, say analysts.
Air quality in parts of Sarawak hits unhealthy level
Unhealthy air quality readings have been recorded in Serian and 11 other localities.
India says border peace critical to ties with China amid reports of military tensions
NEW DELHI, Aug 12 - India's foreign ministry said peace along its disputed border with China is critical to ties between the Asian neighbours, amid reports of renewed military tensions between the two countries' troops in a remote corner of the Himalayas.
Hong Kong sentences 19-year-old to probation for ‘seditious’ toilet graffiti
Leung Kai-lok, who is on the autism spectrum, had written, “Liberate Hong Kong”.
Smoking, drinking to be banned along Seoul’s Cheonggyecheon stream
Cheonggyecheon has offered residents in Seoul relief from summer heat while drawing steady tourist traffic.
One dead, 172 rescued as second ferry in days catches fire in Indonesia
A navy vessel and other ships evacuated 172 people from the stricken passenger vessel, including two Australian tourists.
North Korea resumes naval base construction as it modernises fleet
Additional construction around the base seems to indicate an expansion of the facility.
Rain pounds Beijing as Typhoon Dolphin sweeps through China
Beijing has shut 150 tourist attractions and suspended 250 bus routes.
Why the Trump administration will have to accept a Hormuz toll
In the weeks since the US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding collapsed, Washington and Tehran have used the time to strengthen their respective positions in the event negotiations resume. For the United States, this has largely taken the form of overt threats by President Donald
Baby Shark Boy set to make K-pop debut
The boy from the most-watched YouTube video of all time is now 17 years old, and wants to be a K-pop star.
Indonesia haze spreads across region as firefighters battle wildfires
Authorities have deployed cloud-seeding aircraft to fight the fires, while some schools have suspended classes.
Ukraine halts strikes on tankers using Russian port at US request, FT says
Aug 12 - Ukraine has paused drone strikes on oil tankers using Russia's Black Sea port of Novorossiysk after a request from U.S. Vice President JD Vance, the Financial Times said on Wednesday, citing Ukrainian officials.
Detroit knows China’s eating its EV lunch but can’t change course
One of the things that surprised this tourist in Oslo last February was the vast number of electric vehicles. EVs were everywhere. Every taxi I rode in was electric. I shouldn’t have been surprised. Norway has long been a leader in adopting electric cars. Last year, encouraged
Trump fires on multiple fronts to break China’s minerals monopoly
The Trump administration has launched a series of measures to ensure that US defense contractors source critical minerals domestically or from allied nations, building a supply chain that officials hope would break China’s monopoly over materials such as scandium and tungsten.
Why China’s war on deflation is faltering in real time
NEW YORK – Earlier hopes that China had beaten deflation took a hit this week. China’s consumer prices rose just 0.5% year-on-year in July, down from June’s 1% rate — the slowest pace in six months and the third straight month of deceleration, despite surging energy prices amid
Australia sets ‘world-leading’ minimum pay and insurance rules for gig delivery workers
The order takes effect on Aug 17 and is expected to benefit about 250,000 workers.
Australia sets 'world-leading' minimum pay and insurance rules for gig delivery workers
SYDNEY, Aug 12 - Australia's industrial umpire has approved new minimum standards requiring food and grocery delivery workers to be paid hourly rates above the national minimum wage and covered by injury insurance while on the job.
Trump-class battleship designed for a bygone era of warfare
The Trump-class battleship risks becoming more of a prestige project than a practical answer to the US Navy’s longstanding challenges in fleet modernization, emerging technologies and power projection. This month, the US Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released a report
Typhoon Chan-hom weakens to tropical depression after landfall in eastern Japan
The Japan Meteorological Agency warned of potential flooding in lowland areas and overflowing rivers on Aug 12.
Taiwan condemns ‘dangerous’ planned Chinese navy drill with Indonesia to its east
The Chinese Defence Ministry said the drill would be a “navigation exercise” with an Indonesian navy ship.
One dead, 172 rescued after ferry catches fire off Bali
The ferry was headed from Bali to Lombok island when it caught fire.
12 held over robbery involving Taiwanese YouTuber in KL
The victim suffered injuries and losses amounting to about RM35,000.
Charges dropped against Bondi Beach attack hero
The fruit seller was accused of stalking and assaulting his father.
Bondi Beach shooting hero's assault charges dropped by police
Police charged Ahmed al Ahmed in June after an alleged incident with his father at a Sydney home.
New Zealand PM survives second leadership challenge ahead of election
Christopher Luxon says he has "full support" of his party, after a vote of confidence 12 weeks before a general election.
Why was Blackpink’s 10th anniversary so hard to pull off?
The group’s operations have changed much since its members launched independent careers.
Southeast Asia remains 'a clear priority' despite concerns over Trump tariffs: US envoy to ASEAN
In an exclusive interview with CNA’s senior correspondent Melissa Goh, US Ambassador to ASEAN Kevin Kim reaffirmed Washington’s commitment to continued economic and security engagement in the region.
Typhoon Dolphin’s remnants bring torrential rain to Beijing
Rainfall records were shattered in parts of the central provinces of Henan and Hubei on Aug 10 and 11.
These seaside apartments were a ghost city - then police say scammers moved in
Malaysia's Forest City was pitched as "paradise" but last month police raided it over alleged scam operations.
How a 97-year-old escaped deadly Indian floods on a banana log raft
A 97-year-old's dramatic rescue captures how Assam's floods are reaching places once thought safe.
North Korea fires missile ahead of major US-South Korea drills
The ballistic missile launch comes as South Korea and the US plan to conduct major joint military drills to counter North Korea's evolving nuclear and weapons capabilities.
North Korea fired a ballistic missile, South Korean military says
SEOUL, Aug 12 - North Korea fired a ballistic missile on Wednesday toward the sea off the Korean Peninsula's east coast, South Korea's military said.
Do main battle tanks have a warfare future?
By the early 2030s the US will have a “new” tank to replace the Abrams M1. The M1 was designed between 1972 and 1976, although many changes have been made over the years. The Abrams is the main heavy battle tank deployed by the United States. Whether having a “replacement”
Bali tightens scrutiny of foreign content creators, prompting calls for clearer visa rules
Bali has tightened oversight of foreign nationals who engage in commercial activities while staying in Indonesia under visas that do not permit such activities.
New Zealand's Luxon faces lawmakers as leadership speculation mounts
WELLINGTON, Aug 12 - New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is set to face National Party lawmakers in Wellington on Wednesday after he called a meeting he said was to address increased speculation about his leadership months away from a general election.