Bangladesh garment-makers threaten to quit wage talks

A provision of Bangladesh labour law allows factory owners to suspend operations without paying workers.

Singapore, US commit to continue discussions on Megaspeed case

The firm is under probe over potentially false server purchase declarations.

BN-PN alliance scores landslide victory in Melaka polls, dealing another setback to PM Anwar

In unofficial results, the Barisan Nasional (BN) and Perikatan Nasional (PN) alliance won 24 seats, one more than the combined 23 seats the two coalitions secured separately in 2021.

Pakistan says minister to make rare India visit for regional talks

It is the first such visit since the two foes fought a four-day conflict in 2025.

'Waiting so long': Fans gather for Eurovision's first Asia show

Performers from 11 countries including Laos, the Philippines and South Korea are battling it out for the first Asia crown, in a contest featuring Bangladeshi beatboxing, Vietnamese pop and a love song by a Mongolian economist.

Former Malaysian deputy minister Zahidi Zainul Abidin dies at 65

He reportedly suffered from kidney failure.

ASEAN not easing Myanmar approach, bloc's special envoy says

ASEAN special envoy and Philippine Foreign Affairs Secretary Maria Theresa Lazaro says the grouping is not relaxing its approach to Myanmar under its Five-Point Consensus.

Indonesia President Prabowo orders greater share of mining benefits for the state

At least 70% of all mining permits must benefit the state, says Prabowo.

Myanmar airstrike on displaced persons camp kills 12

Malaysia hit by thousands of cyberattack attempts every month: PM Anwar

He added that the country’s security landscape is no longer focused solely on conventional military threats.

A new 'Yalta'? Trump and Putin push for a meeting that Xi is wary of hosting

WASHINGTON/BEIJING/MOSCOW, Nov 14 - The world's three most powerful leaders could sit down together next week to discuss global flashpoints, from wars in Ukraine and Iran to nuclear weapons and artificial intelligence.

Negeri Sembilan chief Ismail Lasim retracts letter questioning ruler’s position

Earlier, on Sept 17, Ismail had sent a formal letter declaring Nadzaruddin Ja’afar as the new state ruler.

Malaysia’s BN and ally PN declare victory in Melaka state polls in a blow to PM Anwar

Official results are expected around midnight, according to the Election Commission.

Scam losses across Asia estimated at US$136.5b in past year; experts warn of growing AI threat

The Global Anti-Scam Alliance warned that governments and companies cannot tackle the growing threat alone, as criminal syndicates exploit cross-border operations and increasingly advanced technology to evade detection.

PM Wong to visit Manila for ASEAN Summit, related meetings from Nov 15

This is the final edition of the ASEAN Summit before Singapore takes over the chairmanship of the regional bloc next year.

UN climate chief urges speed as COP31 confronts fossil fuel divide

ANTALYA, Turkey, Nov 14 - The UN's top climate official urged negotiators at the COP31 conference in Turkey on Saturday to move swiftly towards a deal and \"avoid tactical delays\" as the summit heads into its second and final week.

India PM Modi’s office summons telecoms secretary over use of fake court orders, officials say

Telecom officials had ordered internet providers to block illegal betting sites using forged court orders sent by fake lawyers.

US Air Force captain arrested in Japan's Okinawa for alleged drunk driving

The arrest comes just a week after Tokyo and Washington agreed to measures aimed at preventing crimes by US service members on the island after a murder allegedly involving an American Marine triggered outrage.

ASEAN states sign Digital Economy Framework Agreement, which kicks in from early 2027

DPM Gan said priority projects under the pact could include digital payment systems and digital identities for businesses.

Canada PM Carney touts Philippine trade deal on Asia tour

The deal will drop over 90 per cent of tariff lines and cover areas ranging from agriculture to aerospace to artificial intelligence, and is about six months away from being signed, says Canada's prime minister.

ASEAN countries sign world's first region-wide digital economy pact, laying foundation for collaboration

Singapore Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong said the pact took several years to negotiate and reflects the diverse state of readiness among member countries.

China, US discuss tariffs, farm trade at first trade council meeting

China's commerce ministry did not say whether any agreements were reached, only that both sides will continue using the council to address trade concerns, expand cooperation and reduce outstanding issues.

US Air Force captain arrested for alleged drink driving in Okinawa

The US military has tightened discipline after a US serviceman was arrested for alleged robbery and murder.

As smog hangs over Lahore, Pakistan's new pollution squad races to douse stubble fires

LAHORE, Nov 14 - As smog again settles over large parts of South Asia, Pakistani authorities are widening a crackdown on illegal stubble burning they say is fuelling the region's annual pollution crisis.

Philippine court takes step towards preacher’s US extradition

Self-proclaimed “Son of God” Apollo Quiboloy is currently being held without bail in a Philippine prison.

Chinese tip in Aceh meth bust makes a case for three-way policing

On a quiet street in Aceh, a shophouse that looked like every other one on the block was hiding a meth lab. When Indonesian agents raided it on October 21, they found about 1.2 tons of methamphetamine, part of it still in liquid form. Eleven people were arrested in Indonesia,

Vietnam’s real trade test lies beyond Trump’s tariffs

As US President Donald Trump heads to Manila for the ASEAN Summit, then on to Shenzhen to meet Chinese leader Xi Jinping at APEC, Southeast Asian exporters are watching every tariff signal. They should be watching their own factory floors just as closely. With a temporary

Malaysian ex-PM Najib’s 8-hour movement outside home complied with house arrest SOP: Prisons Dept

He went for a medical appointment, performed Friday prayers and attended a counselling session.

Trump, other Quad leaders to meet in Manila on Tuesday, sources say

MANILA, Nov 14 - Leaders of the US, Japan, Australia and India are expected to meet on Tuesday on the sidelines of a key Asian meeting in Manila, two people familiar with the planning said, marking the first summit of the \"Quad\" nations in two years.

Trump, other Quad leaders to meet in Manila on Nov 17, sources say

The Quad group of Indo-Pacific powers is widely considered a counterweight to China’s growing influence in the region.

South Korea should not fear China's rise, foreign minister says

"We should neither have an unfounded fear of China's rise nor underestimate its capabilities and potential," South Korea's Foreign Minister Cho Hyun said, a day after meeting with Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Beijing.

Ethereum’s ERC-8415 tests tokenization’s ownership gap

On November 23, OKXICE, a joint venture between crypto exchange OKX and New York Stock Exchange owner Intercontinental Exchange, plans to let eligible US investors trade tokenized securities around the clock. Most of the companies in its original proposed stock lineup have

South Korea should not fear China’s rise, foreign minister says

He urged deeper cooperation ahead of a regional summit in China next week.

Philippine court takes step towards preacher's US extradition

Arrested in 2024, self-proclaimed "Son of God" Apollo Quiboloy is currently being held without bail in a Philippine prison while on trial for a separate charge of human trafficking.

US loses measles-free status after continued spread of the disease: Report

The reported decision by the Americas branch of the World Health Organization comes as the US battles the highest number of measles cases it has seen in more than three decades.

Weather sovereignty: the new geopolitics of atmospheric intervention

As private capital moves into solar geoengineering and Washington and Beijing begin framing atmospheric modification as a matter of national security, the capacity to cool the planet could become a new arena of great-power competition detrimental to the Global South.

Trump to raise nuclear-arms cuts with Putin, Xi on Thursday, White House says

WASHINGTON, Nov 13 - US President Donald Trump will raise nuclear-arms reduction at a meeting in China next week with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping, the White House said on Friday.

Trump, Xi, Putin to hold historic meeting in China: White House

US officials say President Donald Trump plans to discuss nuclear arms reductions and the war in Iran with his Chinese and Russian counterparts, in what would be an unprecedented trilateral meeting.

Seoul’s golden ginkgo trees have a stinky problem

The foul-smelling ginkgo fruit sparks complaints and debate over replacing female trees with male ones.

ASEAN unity faces test as energy crisis, regional conflicts loom over summit

Challenges on the agenda include surging energy costs, security tensions, and an approaching El Nino.

After a summer win, India's Gen Z protesters face a winter of uncertainty

A new wave of youth dissent swept India this summer, fuelled by frustration and irreverent online satire.

How the Jensen Huang scandal created a headache for business-friendly Singapore

The scandal has cast a spotlight on Singapore's success as a chip hub - and a location for alleged illicit trade.

Russia sets cull limits to help control bear population after attacks kill 36 people

Nov 13 - The Russian government has established a cull of up to 30% of brown bear populations to keep numbers in check after bear attacks killed 36 people this year, the Ministry of Natural Resources was quoted as saying on Friday.

Polls close in Melaka as Anwar's PH faces BN-PN pact in crucial test of Malay support

Close to 700,000 voters picked from 79 candidates vying for the 28 seats on polling day on Saturday (Nov 14).

China pledges to buy more from the world, but its shopping list is changing

CNA speaks to exporters and industry experts at Shanghai’s flagship import expo about what China still wants from the world, as foreign suppliers face a tougher sell.

ASEAN leaders gather in Manila with South China Sea, Myanmar in focus

Analysts say it is unlikely ASEAN and China will conclude South China Sea Code of Conduct negotiations by year-end, while Myanmar's political crisis remains another challenge for the grouping.