← Back to news

Asia

Over 55,000 non-Muslim Malaysians married foreign spouses from 2019 to 2025; S’poreans no. 3 on list

T

Australia charges two Chinese nationals with foreign interference

C

Indonesia arrests 11 for alleged corruption over palm oil exports

T

China reminds Trump it holds the note on dollar debt

A

Chinese captain pleads not guilty to damage charge in Baltic Sea cable case

T

Hong Kong activist’s father convicted under national security over insurance policy

T

Hong Kong activist's father convicted under national security over insurance policy

T

Vietnam’s leader has new power, and he’s in a hurry

T

South China Sea spat: Beijing bans Philippine town officials after envoy declared persona non grata

T

‘Golden cage’ or honour? Prabowo’s plan to have Islamic complex in central Jakarta splits opinion

T

Popularity of Japan anime characters in China unaffected by strained ties

T

Air New Zealand cancels long-haul services as cabin crew strike looms

T

Hindu minority watchful as Bangladesh heads to polls

T

327 criminals shot dead by cops since 2015, Malaysia’s Parliament told

T

Commonwealth boss confident of progress on slavery reparations

T

Over 21,000 out-of-wedlock teen pregnancies recorded from 2019 to 2024, Malaysia’s Parliament told

T

Actress Michelle Yeoh to receive a Hollywood Walk Of Fame star on Feb 18

C

Hong Kong activist's father convicted under national security law over insurance policy

T

China's Li inspects rare earth facilities, hints at leverage in US rivalry

C

Taiwan president urges parliament to pass stalled US$40 billion special defence budget

C

Taiwan says budget delay risks ‘rupture’ in line of defence against China

T

There’s a new Louis Vuitton 'hotel' pop-up in Bangkok – we tour the rooms inspired by iconic bags

C

Thailand's progressive party moves backwards in polls

T

Taiwan president urges parliament to pass stalled special defence budget

T

Boom for Busan as Chinese cruise lines steer clear of Japan amid Beijing-Tokyo tensions

T

Bangladesh vote tests Gen Z Uprising, India-China balance

T

China’s Li Qiang inspects rare earth facilities, hints at leverage in US rivalry

T

Shaheen Malik: An acid attack survivor's fight for justice and dignity

A

TB outbreak in Malaysia: Mask up when travelling during festive period, experts say

T

IN FOCUS: Is Prabowo seeking to push Indonesia as a middle power, and why does it matter?

C

Commentary: ‘King Dollar’ risks losing its crown to an Asian mutiny

C

US Vice President Vance's office deletes post referring to 'Armenian genocide'

T

US bars Palau Senate president, former Marshall Islands mayor from entry

T

US Vice President Vance's office backtracks after statement on 'Armenian genocide'

T

US used mobile launchers for missiles at Qatar base as Iran tensions rose, satellite pictures show

T

China’s US Treasurys exit could limit Japan’s military spending

A

China’s panda diplomacy is becoming a liability for Beijing

A

US and Azerbaijan sign strategic partnership during Vance visit

T

Will Donroe Doctrine really cut China’s Western Hemisphere clout?

A

Leader of Myanmar armed group says world is ignoring junta’s deadly air strikes

T

Leader of Myanmar armed group says world is ignoring junta's deadly airstrikes

T

US and Azerbaijan sign strategic partnership charter during Vance visit

T

South Africa's Ramaphosa backs efforts to end Ukraine war in call with Putin

T

Kyrgyzstan president fires powerful security chief, a longtime ally

T

India tightens grip on social media with new three-hour takedown rule

T

Malaysia’s anti-graft chief slams report over US$203,900 shareholding as malicious, misleading

C

Unauthorised access of reservation system may have leaked 28,000 users’ personal data: JAL

T

Thai PM Anutin’s core Cabinet team intact after ‘blue wave’ vote

T