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Fri, 01 May 2026 10:54:35 +0800
Indonesia court jails ex-chief executive of tech startup eFishery for 9 years for embezzlement
Gibran Huzaifah admitted to manipulating eFishery's financial statements during an earlier interview with Bloomberg, but denied stealing any money.

Fri, 01 May 2026 06:00:00 +0800
‘Everyone wants to come to China now’: Chinese universities draw more foreign students beyond Western countries
Foreign student enrollment rates in China are recovering post-pandemic, driven by rising demand from Asia and Africa as students are drawn by lower costs, scholarships and shifting global dynamics.

Fri, 01 May 2026 06:00:00 +0800
Commentary: Washington courts Manila, but the rest of Southeast Asia is watching
The region has a dilemma in engaging the US, as it faces the economic fallout of President Donald Trump’s actions in the Middle East, says Kevin Chen of the S Rajaratnam School of International Studies.

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:50:00 +0800
Detained Myanmar ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi to be moved to house arrest

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 22:09:47 +0800
FAQ: What to know about new Singapore-Malaysia cross-border taxi rules from May 4
Grab will launch a new booking option on its app for customers in both Singapore and Malaysia.

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:25:05 +0800
Asian economies should boost trade with each other to weather global shocks: IMF
As energy vulnerabilities persist, IMF’s Asia-Pacific director Krishna Srinivasan says stronger regional trade could help Asia sustain growth and create jobs.

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:42:00 +0800
India’s drugmakers shake up global weight loss market with cheaper alternatives
Generic versions are slashing treatment costs by as much as 70 per cent in some cases.

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:57:00 +0800
Teen with 30 tortoises under clothes nabbed at Thai airport

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:01:00 +0800
Indonesia train crash: Minister apologises after suggestion to move women-only rail carriages sparks backlash
Indonesia’s Minister for Women’s Empowerment and Child Protection Arifah Choiri Fauzi had suggested placing women-only carriages in the middle of trains, “so men would be at the ends”, following the fatal train crash that killed 16 women near...

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:43:00 +0800
Myanmar commutes ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi's sentence again, lawyer says
Aung San Suu Kyi, 80, was initially sentenced to 33 years but will now have just over 18 years left to serve.

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:20:00 +0800
Malaysia to slash 2026 federal operating spend over Iran war costs
The finance ministry suggested RM5.4 billion (US$1.36 billion) in budget cuts for health and higher education ministries, according to local media reports. 

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:48:00 +0800
Bali drowning in rubbish after landfill closed
Bali's largest landfill was declared off-limits for organic waste from the beginning of April, as the government moves to enforce a longstanding ban on open tips.

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 07:24:00 +0800
JB food guide: Hossan Leong’s picks at Taman Sentosa’s nostalgic open-air hawker street
In this instalment of Makan Kakis, Mediacorp Gold 905’s Denise Tan joins JB resident Hossan Leong for the best bites at Sentosa Street Food, including Grandma Ong’s heritage noodles, Penang laksa and herbal ...

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0800
Will Malaysia’s unprecedented move to appoint retired judge as new anti-graft chief pay off?
While Abdul Halim Aman’s appointment could be seen as an attempt to restore public trust, experts ask if an outsider can overcome internal resistance and carry out much-needed reforms.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:23:00 +0800
EU, ASEAN need to be 'doubling down' on multilateralism as free trade fractures: Vivian Balakrishnan
Minister for Foreign Affairs Vivian Balakrishnan said Singapore wants to maintain its reputation as a trusted business hub amid global trade and geopolitical tensions.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:39:00 +0800
CNA Explains: Why the UAE is quitting OPEC – and what it means for oil markets
The UAE’s departure from OPEC is a big move, said analysts, but while market reaction has been muted, the exit could reshape geopolitical alignments.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:49:00 +0800
Dragon diplomacy: Indonesia lends Komodo lizard pair to Japan zoo
Animal rights group PETA has expressed concern that any dragon offspring born in Japan will be "condemned to a lifetime of confinement".

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:50:00 +0800
‘On the verge of closing down’: India’s aviation industry under strain as fuel costs surge
The Federation of Indian Airlines has sought government support, warning of flight suspensions if the sector does not receive fuel tax relief.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:33:00 +0800
Thai ex-PM Thaksin to be released from prison next month
Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra's age and the fact that he had less than a year left to serve justified his early release, said Thailand's corrections department.

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