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Xi makes first public appearance since returning from overseas
September 27, 2022 8:44 PM It was the second time he has at least given the impression of adhering to his nation's Covid-19-Zero rules.
New US nuclear sub made for China, Russia war
The US is designing its SSN(X) next-generation nuclear attack submarine in a significant shift from procuring Virginia class SSNs to a new class by the 2030s. The program addresses maintenance woes in its current nuclear attack submarine fleet and reorients US undersea warfare
Indonesia's largest nickel-based industrial park sees investments jump fourfold to $26b
September 27, 2022 8:20 PM Analysts expect the country to rely on nickel to help it break out of the middle-income trap.
Abe’s funeral puts a hex on Kishida
Could the ghost of Shinzo Abe reach up from the grave and drag down Prime Minister Fumio Kishida with him? Only in a Japanese horror movie, perhaps – but today’s event is proving to be a nightmare for both Prime Minister Kishida and the ruling Liberal Democratic Party. The
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The many ills plaguing Singapore’s chipmakers
SINGAPORE – Robust demand for Singapore’s electronics and semiconductors during the pandemic fueled the city-state’s fastest economic expansion in over a decade and big-ticket investments in chip-making capacity. Now, the notoriously cyclical semiconductor industry is in the
Defence manufacturer Saab to set up new facility in India, make weapons system
September 27, 2022 6:14 PM The Carl-Gustaf M4 is a recoilless rifle which has been ordered by the Indian armed forces.
National League for Democracy member arrested and killed in Magway region
Thaw Zin Oo was tied up, tortured and shot in the back of the head.
PM Lee and PM Kishida discuss cooperation on digitalisation, multilateral trade
September 27, 2022 5:38 PM Mr Kishida welcomed the progress in coordination to hold a meeting of experts in the digital field by year-end.
Vietnamese fisherman shot by unknown assailant
The man was hit in the leg and may have to retire from fishing.
Why the West is trumpeting its Ukraine war intel
Intelligence agencies are secretive organizations that generate secret products. Their reports come adorned with reminders to maintain discretion: “Top Secret” this, “Sensitive Compartmented Information” that. Those following former US president Donald Trump’s curious filing
Japan says Russia 'blindfolded and restrained' its consul in Vladivostok
Tokyo demands an apology after one its diplomats is accused of spying in Russia's Far East.
Nearly 700 residents flee Maygway region’s Pauk township as troops burn village
Junta forces have been torching homes in the area since Sept. 23
Shinzo Abe: A divided Japan bids farewell to its slain ex-PM
Protesters marched against a state funeral for Abe even as local and global leaders gathered to honour him.
India teacher accused of killing student over spelling mistake
September 27, 2022 4:20 PM Nikhil Dohre was struck with a rod and kicked by his high school teacher until he fell unconscious earlier this month. He died on Monday.
Death toll from Bangladesh pilgrim boat tragedy hits 61
September 27, 2022 4:09 PM The incident on Sunday near the northern town of Boda was the deadliest in years in the South Asian country.
Ukraine crisis will speed up energy transition, says renewables agency chief
September 27, 2022 4:06 PM Higher use in medium term as renewables can help ensure energy independence.
India's Congress party likely to get first non-Gandhi chief in 25 years
September 27, 2022 3:36 PM India's main opposition party is considering Gandhi family loyalist Ashok Gehlot, chief minister of Rajasthan, or ex-UN top official Shashi Tharoor
Rare protest in China tech hub over Covid-19 lockdown
September 27, 2022 3:17 PM Officials in Shenzhen announced a snap lockdown over a handful of Covid-19 cases.
Billionaire Gautam Adani says China will feel increasingly isolated
September 27, 2022 3:04 PM The world's third-richest man was speaking at a conference in Singapore on Tuesday.
Austria returns looted Indigenous people's remains to New Zealand
September 27, 2022 2:51 PM Most of them were stolen by a notorious 19th-century Austrian grave robber.
New Zealand's Jacinda Ardern trails rivals ahead of 2023 election
September 27, 2022 2:34 PM The national election is due late in 2023.
Japan's Covid-19 herd immunity near 90% after Omicron wave: Study
September 27, 2022 2:34 PM But, that level of protection is likely to diminish in months, said study published on Tuesday.
V-P Harris pledges to consult S. Korea over electric vehicle subsidy concerns
September 27, 2022 2:29 PM Seoul says a new law President Joe Biden signed skews heavily against Korean automakers.
Gujarat: Cows let loose in India government buildings in protest
Gujarat charitable trusts set free thousands of cows to protest against the lack of government aid.
China wooed Taliban with investment promises that have yet to pay off
September 27, 2022 2:05 PM China has implored the Taliban to take action against the ETIM, a separatist group seeking to establish an Islamic state overlapping with Xinjiang.
CNA Explains: Typhoons and hurricanes – what’s the difference and how are they named?
Why do we name typhoons and hurricanes, and could climate change put Singapore in the path of one of these weather events? CNA finds out.
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During visit to Taiwan, former US top diplomat Pompeo says era of 'blind' China engagement is ending
September 27, 2022 1:21 PM He is the latest in a recent string of Western politicians to visit the self-ruled island.
China celebrities amplify Beijing’s official line on Taiwan
The Chinese government has a new ally when it comes to pushing its official line on Taiwan: celebrities. Tension over the status of the island, which is claimed by Beijing as part of its “One China” principle, has been exacerbated by a series of recent incidents, including a
President of Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences faces Politburo discipline
Bui Nhat Quang is accused of violating the principles of Communist Party organization and working regulations.
India called to task over Covid politicization
The high death toll of the first two years of the Covid-19 pandemic is a profound tragedy and a massive societal failure at multiple levels, says the latest report by The Lancet medical journal’s Covid-19 Commission. Putting accountability on the World Health Organization
Vietnam ready for next FDI wave out of China
Foreign direct investment (FDI) in Vietnam continues to increase, rising from US$11.57 billion in July to $12.8 billion in August 2022, signaling the country’s recovery from Covid-19. The growth is partly due to Hanoi’s consistent efforts to provide a safe and welcoming
Australia to create national anti-corruption watchdog
September 27, 2022 12:27 PM It comes after years of debate over the need for an independent watchdog for politicians.
Is it time for a rethink of social media?
Social-media companies have done well out of the US congressional hearings on the so-called insurrection of January 6, 2021. They also profited from live-streamed video as rioters stormed the Capitol Building in Washington, DC, on that day. They profited from the incendiary
Urgent need to strengthen deterrence of Japan, US, South Korea: Yomiuri Shimbun
September 27, 2022 12:05 PM The paper says concrete efforts must be made to enhance the effectiveness of the US nuclear umbrella.
The great rebranding of Philippines: Inquirer contributor
September 27, 2022 12:05 PM The writer says we are witnessing not only a rebranding of the Philippines, but also a moderation of key policies inherited from the former administration.
Covid-19 rule breakers could derail Hong Kong reopening, chief executive warns
September 27, 2022 11:34 AM There has so far been an 8 per cent to 9 per cent non-compliance with mandatory testing so far, he says.