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Wed, 06 May 2026 16:32:37 +0800
Four killed in post-poll unrest in India's West Bengal

Wed, 06 May 2026 15:17:00 +0800
North Korea drops references to unification from constitution
The revision codifies leader Kim Jong Un’s push to treat the two Koreas as separate states.

Wed, 06 May 2026 12:40:03 +0800
Cambodian PM's cousin says owned 30% of scam-linked firm

Wed, 06 May 2026 12:34:39 +0800
Philippines urges Myanmar to grant ASEAN envoy access to Aung San Suu Kyi
The Philippines said access for ASEAN's special envoy would support engagement with all stakeholders and advance inclusive national dialogue.

Wed, 06 May 2026 12:30:00 +0800
Malaysia's anti-graft agency vows to recover more high-value art bought with 1MDB scandal funds

Wed, 06 May 2026 12:01:21 +0800
Renowned Indian film producer RB Choudary dies in car crash after attending relative’s wedding
The veteran film producer, who founded the film production and distribution company Super Good Films, has been a prominent name in Tamil and Telugu cinema since the 1980s. 

Wed, 06 May 2026 11:40:00 +0800
Iran foreign minister meets Chinese counterpart week before Trump's Beijing trip
Abbas Araghchi said China is a close friend of Iran and that bilateral "cooperation will even become stronger under current circumstances".

Wed, 06 May 2026 10:00:00 +0800
Samsung Electronics market value tops US$1 trillion on AI chip boom
Samsung Electronics has emerged as a key player in the supply of high-performing chips.

Wed, 06 May 2026 07:39:40 +0800
9 Malaysian perfume brands to know: Affordable, long-lasting scents for humid weather
Whether you’re into soft, barely-there skin scents or bold, head-turning blends, these Malaysian fragrance brands make it easy to smell good without blowing your budget.

Wed, 06 May 2026 06:00:00 +0800
IN FOCUS: New TCM ambassadors? China’s cafes, bars reboot ancient remedies for the modern era
Entrepreneurs are reimagining traditional Chinese medicine through cocktail bars, artisanal gelato and modern apothecaries, drawing in a generation looking to balance indulgence and wellness. But is it treatment or just theatre?

Wed, 06 May 2026 05:58:00 +0800
Commentary: Could an energy crisis get Philippines and China to cooperate in South China Sea?
In its desperation to secure oil supplies amid the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, the Philippines has turned to countries with which it has strained relations, says this academic.

Tue, 05 May 2026 22:02:41 +0800
'Tremendous prosperity' in Indo-Pacific, but middle powers must work together: New Zealand PM Luxon
New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon discussed the Indo-Pacific’s economic potential, geopolitical tensions, and efforts by countries like New Zealand and Singapore to strengthen trade and security ties in an interview with CNA’s Angela Lim. 

Tue, 05 May 2026 21:54:00 +0800
Japan, Philippines aim to fast-track transfer of navy destroyers

Tue, 05 May 2026 20:18:00 +0800
Aung San Suu Kyi's son urges Myanmar to provide 'proof of life'
Kim Aris, son of Aung San Suu Kyi, said that he has yet to hear from his mother.

Tue, 05 May 2026 18:55:00 +0800
Thailand scraps 25-year-old agreement with Cambodia on joint energy exploration
The withdrawal was an election campaign pledge of Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, who earlier this year rode a wave of nationalism stoked by fierce fighting with Cambodia to become the first Thai premier to be reelected in two decades.

Tue, 05 May 2026 17:00:26 +0800
India’s largest stock exchange set for landmark IPO after years of delays amid market uncertainty
The long-delayed listing comes after nearly a decade of regulatory hurdles, including investigations into alleged governance lapses and preferential market access.

Tue, 05 May 2026 16:11:00 +0800
Indian pilots demand further probe of Air India crash
This comes ahead of the expected final report into the crash of the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner that killed 260 people shortly after take-off on Jun 12, 2025.

Tue, 05 May 2026 13:47:00 +0800
What we know about big wins for Modi's BJP in India's state elections - and why it matters
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party scored a landmark victory in the opposition stronghold of West Bengal on Monday (May 4) - a state that the party has never ruled before. 

Tue, 05 May 2026 13:27:00 +0800
Thailand to borrow US$12.2 billion as Middle East crisis bites

Tue, 05 May 2026 12:40:00 +0800
Indonesia posts fastest economic growth in more than three years in Q1 of 2026
The growth rate was supported by a 21.8 per cent surge in government spending that included holiday bonuses for civil servants and spending for President Prabowo Subianto's free-meal programme in schools.

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