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China’s ‘emotional value’ phenomenon is redefining goods, services and society

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Call for stricter safety, maintenance checks on ageing trains in Malaysia

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Not an ‘ordinary service disruption’: Malaysia’s transport minister on LRT derailment in KL

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Systems restored after major tech glitch strands thousands at Malaysia’s borders on May 28

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The cost of Trump-Xi detente will be paid in Myanmar

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From K-pop to K-glow: Lasers, facial firming drive South Korea’s new tourism wave

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Asia stocks surge, oil falls on hopes of US-Iran truce deal

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Shangri-La Dialogue opens as Asia seeks alternatives to US shield

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US DOJ seizes luxury New York apartment linked to 1MDB

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Australian watchdog sues Amazon unit over children’s backpack safety

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Hong Kong principal who swore at Singapore security guards resigns, apologises

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Survival before safety for Delhi's poor as temperatures hit 45C

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How did this novel about food win a Booker Prize this year?

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‘Real increase in violence’: What’s behind rising domestic abuse rates reported in Southeast Asia?

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Commentary: The value of Shangri-La Dialogue in a world increasingly shaped by hard power

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Military buildup triggers housing crisis in Guam, outpricing residents

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China’s H200 hunger drives Nvidia chip smugglers to Japan route

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A Japan prison so comfortable, elderly women commit petty crime to get thrown behind bars

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US imposes fresh sanctions on Iran's military oil sales, Treasury says

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India’s Gen Z ‘Cockroach’ party channels youth anger but faces offline hurdles

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India's Gen Z ‘Cockroach’ party channels youth anger but faces offline hurdles

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Japan dismisses ‘ridiculous’ Russian criticism of military buildup

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Japan dismisses 'ridiculous' Russian criticism of military buildup

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Russia ratchets up pressure on Armenia ahead of June election

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Myanmar president to embark on first India visit since taking over

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Myanmar leader to visit India for first trip abroad as president

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South Korea’s Starbucks furor revives an illiberal habit

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Thailand launches digital arrival card for travellers to cut immigration processing time

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Starbucks marketing blunder complicates South Korea’s elections

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China's BYD steps up assisted-driving push

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Tokyo and Manila launch intelligence-sharing, maritime border talks amid unease over China

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North Korea not keen on external engagement, says Vivian after Pyongyang visit

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White House got $620m rare earths deal for firm tied to Trump Jr.

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Why ‘Singapore washing’ will never be the same

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Russia says US missiles in Japan for drills would threaten Russia

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Principal of HK school involved in swearing incident at SAFRA Jurong resigns

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Vietnam authorities charge driver in Ha Giang Loop crash that killed British teen

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Man gored to death by buffalo during Aidiladha sacrificial ritual in Malaysia, say Johor police

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Japan, Philippines to discuss information sharing pact to ease arms exports

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Korban with a ‘kampung’ feel: More Muslim Singaporeans head to Johor for Hari Raya Haji ritual

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Philippines, Japan committed to bolstering maritime security: Marcos

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China’s Defence Minister to skip Shangri-La Dialogue for second year

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Pakistan commuters switch to EV scooters as petrol prices soar

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Vietnam President To Lam to meet Singapore leaders during state visit, speak at Shangri-La Dialogue

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Indonesia’s top court rules to bar parties that breach 30% gender quota from legislative polls

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China sends defence university delegation to Shangri-La Dialogue for second straight year

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The fading mirage of US-guaranteed Gulf security

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Why President Xi’s potential North Korea visit carries strategic weight for China and beyond

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New Taiwan-Japan ferry service debuts on ship that has war evacuation role

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China says Taiwan should not ‘interfere’ in its air force missions around island

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