In less than two decades, more than 6 million Taiwanese will reach the mandatory retirement age of 65 – a shift that is sounding alarm bells for businesses and officials.

Singapore stands ready to assist in relief efforts following Typhoons Fung-wong and Kalmaegi, which have caused widespread devastation in the Philippines.

Malaysia’s Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan said talks between the two countries are “expected to be held soon”, possibly in Kuala Lumpur.

Chinese media have depicted the visit - the first by a Thai monarch since bilateral ties were established 50 years ago - as the outcome of friendly coexistence and a signal to other nations that China is a reliable partner.

There has been no confirmation that the searches were connected to Monday’s explosion in New Delhi.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi sparked a diplomatic row with Beijing after remarks in parliament last week that a Chinese attack on Taiwan could trigger a military response from Tokyo.

Even Thai celebrities Lingling, Freen Sarocha and Thanaerng Kanyawee Songmuang are fans of some of these brands.

Shopping malls in Johor Bahru city centre are being built or undergoing facelifts ahead of the RTS Link being operational in a year. However, will there be enough sustained footfall for them to survive long-term?

Amid expectations of an upcoming Cabinet reshuffle in Malaysia, the most crucial change is that the trade minister will definitely be replaced, says political analyst James Chai.