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Thu, 03 Jul 2025 16:36:12 +0800
China warns against trade deals that 'hurt' others after Vietnam-US pact

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 16:19:00 +0800
Two dead, 16 injured in Malaysia tour bus crash

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 15:49:00 +0800
Magnitude 5.5 earthquake strikes southwestern Japan

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 14:43:00 +0800
Malaysia’s third-ranked judge to take on Chief Justice duties until position is filled
Malaysia’s top two judiciary positions are vacant after Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat retired as Chief Justice on Wednesday (Jul 2), and Abang Iskandar Abang Hashim retired as the President of the Court of Appeal a day later.

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 14:33:00 +0800
1998 mass rapes to be left out of Indonesia’s national history rewrite, ‘need to be proven’: Culture Minister
The Indonesian government plans to revise the country’s official historical narrative by launching a new 10-volume series of history books to coincide with the country’s 80th Independence Day celebrations on Aug 17.

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 14:27:00 +0800
India Hindu pilgrimage begins in contested Kashmir

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 12:37:00 +0800
Chan Brothers Travel to offer more tours, flights to Bhutan following partnership with Department of Tourism and Drukair
Chan Brothers Travel is the sole travel agency offering chartered direct flight tours to Bhutan. 

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 11:58:00 +0800
China, EU should not 'seek confrontation': Foreign minister Wang

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 11:26:00 +0800
'Big Comrade': Former defence chief takes reins as Thai PM

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 09:39:10 +0800
Jurassic World: Rebirth was filmed in Thailand. Here are the featured locations you can visit
Key locations include Khao Phanom Bencha National Park in Krabi, Ko Kradan in Trang Province, Phang-Nga Bay (Ao Phang Nga National Park) in Phang Nga and Tham Morakot (Emerald Cave) in Trang Province.

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 08:38:00 +0800
4 dead, 30 missing after ferry sinks on way to Indonesia's Bali
Four of the known survivors saved themselves by using the ferry's lifeboat.

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 06:10:00 +0800
Ho Chi Minh City is the shopping haven you’ve been sleeping on: 10 fashion labels and thrift stores to hit up
From edgy independent labels to eclectic vintage troves, the Vietnamese city is the next Asian fashion shopping destination to check out. And it’s only a short flight away.

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 06:00:00 +0800
Commentary: Thai PM’s suspension threatens more than the Shinawatra legacy
Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra’s suspension amid an ethics probe into a leaked phone call comes at a bad time, even if Thailand is no stranger to political volatility, says Control Risks’ Harrison Cheng.

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 06:00:00 +0800
Commentary: A prophesied disaster likely won’t strike Japan this weekend
Despite advances in tectonic science, earthquakes can’t be predicted. But perhaps there’s something to be said for keeping people on their toes, writes Gearoid Reidy for Bloomberg Opinion.

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 23:21:00 +0800
Trump says he will put 20% tariff on Vietnam's exports
President Trump says goods from Vietnam will face a 20 per cent tariff, lower than the initial 46 per cent levy announced in April.

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 21:45:00 +0800
Hong Kong government proposes recognising same-sex couples' rights

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 19:08:39 +0800
'A taste of China': Luckin Coffee’s US debut draws cheers from Chinese media and consumers
The Chinese coffee giant's entry into the US marks a new milestone for the company over its rival Starbucks, which has been seeing falling market shares in China. 

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 18:43:21 +0800
Bangladesh's fugitive ex-leader sentenced to six months for contempt of court

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 18:37:00 +0800
Japanese islanders left sleepless after 900 quakes hit

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 18:31:00 +0800
Singapore and Cambodia to deepen partnerships in renewable energy, carbon markets: PM Wong

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