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Fri, 13 Nov 2026 16:49:38 +0800Singapore firms cash in on Chinese consumers’ appetite for experiences
From immersive dining to interactive exhibitions, Singapore companies are finding new ways to attract customers in China.
Fri, 13 Nov 2026 13:42:00 +0800Malaysia weighing how to aid AirAsia without risking public funds: Anthony Loke
AirAsia controls about 60 per cent of Malaysia’s domestic aviation market but is grappling with high fuel prices, currency swings and billions of ringgit in liabilities.
Fri, 13 Nov 2026 13:02:00 +0800Bollywood bolsters security as underworld fears return
Fri, 13 Nov 2026 12:54:55 +0800Japan's Sanae Takaichi to attend APEC in first China trip as PM
This will be Sanae Takaichi's first trip to China since becoming Japan's prime minister in October last year.
Fri, 13 Nov 2026 12:51:33 +0800Malaysia says probing Megaspeed subsidiary over possible AI chip diversion
SpeedMatrix, a Malaysian subsidiary of Singapore-based cloud computing firm Megaspeed, is a tenant at data centres in Malaysia.
Fri, 13 Nov 2026 12:39:00 +0800Malaysia PM Anwar yet to accept Loke’s resignation as transport minister
Anwar praised the DAP chief's performance in Cabinet, singling him out as hardworking and trustworthy. However, opposition leader Hamzah Zainudin, dismissed the developments as political theatrics.
Fri, 13 Nov 2026 11:22:57 +0800Asia-Pacific airlines brace for prolonged fuel pain as hedging cover thins
Fuel now makes up about 33 per cent of airlines' operating costs, says director general of the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines Wong Hong.
Fri, 13 Nov 2026 10:12:00 +0800Striped socks keep FamilyMart a step ahead in Japan's convenience store wars
FamilyMart has sold 40 million pairs of its striped socks since 2021, turning an unlikely convenience-store hit into a growing fashion business.
Fri, 13 Nov 2026 08:12:00 +0800Samsung in talks to buy data center cooling firm Modine, Bloomberg News reports
Fri, 13 Nov 2026 06:00:00 +0800US stocks a tap away: How Indian trading apps are changing investment habits
Major Indian stockbroking apps began making it easier for retail investors to buy US stocks last month. Experts tell CNA the move could reshape investment habits as Indians seek global opportunities, but warn of risks and potential implications for d...
Fri, 13 Nov 2026 06:00:00 +0800Najib’s house arrest angers some Melaka voters, but will it matter at the ballot box?
Former Prime Minister Najib Razak’s conditional pardon has sparked concerns over preferential treatment, but analysts say the strengthening BN-PN alliance may prove more decisive in the Melaka polls.
Fri, 13 Nov 2026 06:00:00 +0800What voters want: As Melaka prepares for polling day, which issues are on residents’ minds?
CNA speaks to those from Melaka’s diverse heritage communities ahead of the Nov 14 state election, finding a shared desire for greater recognition, economic security and cultural preservation.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026 18:55:00 +0800Gibran's exit as Indonesia's VP: A turning point in Prabowo and Jokowi's political relationship?
Analysts told CNA the resignation could let President Prabowo further consolidate his influence while complicating ex-leader Jokowi's efforts to preserve his family's political standing.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026 17:29:43 +0800Japan seeks bigger role in Southeast Asia’s security landscape
Japan’s Ambassador to ASEAN Koji Yonetani tells CNA that Tokyo hopes to strengthen ties with the bloc while upholding its longstanding commitment to peace and regional stability.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026 16:15:00 +0800Gibran: Indonesian golden child brought down in diploma scandal
A high school diploma scandal cuts short Gibran Rakabuming Raka’s vice presidency after two years, ending the controversial rise of Jokowi’s eldest son.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026 16:06:00 +0800How Nvidia scandal, US midterm losses could affect Trump’s hand with Xi - and what it means for Beijing
US President Donald Trump is set to meet Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping at the APEC summit in Shenzhen, amid questions over his negotiating leverage.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026 15:34:00 +0800Chinese university bought advanced Nvidia chips despite US curbs
Procurement notices show Northwestern Polytechnical University bought four Nvidia H200 chips through a local supplier.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026 14:44:00 +0800Najib barred from politics under house arrest; family allowed to stay with him
Najib Razak had submitted a written request for a second residence to be included in his house arrest arrangements, but this was not approved.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026 13:52:00 +0800Chinese President Xi Jinping says Taiwan 'reunification' must happen as history cannot be stopped
Resolving the Taiwan question is an "unwavering historical mission" of China's Communist Party, said Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Thu, 12 Nov 2026 13:20:00 +0800Indonesia VP Gibran formally submits resignation amid controversy over educational qualifications
The Upper House will now have three days to officially approve his resignation and another 60 days to select a replacement.