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Fri, 03 Apr 2026 15:47:10 +0800
Thai PM blames stockpilers for fuel shortage

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 14:47:42 +0800
US tariff uncertainty pushes Indian exporters to more stable markets like Japan
The impact is being felt across India’s textile industry, which employs around 45 million people, with American buyers withholding orders or demanding steep discounts.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 07:08:00 +0800
How 3 sisters from Surabaya turned Peggy Hartanto into one of Indonesia’s most recognisable fashion exports
The label’s signature silhouettes are designed to alter how a woman stands, moves and occupies space. Even its smallest accessory carries that intent.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0800
CNA Explains: How the Iran war might reshape Asia’s energy playbook
As energy supplies tighten and prices rise, the region faces the fallout of its reliance on imported fossil fuels from the Middle East.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 05:59:00 +0800
Commentary: How Southeast Asia might change the way it engages an increasingly disruptive America
The impetus for engaging Washington in Southeast Asian affairs may be shifting from pragmatism to prevention, says Kevin Chen from the S Rajaratnam School of International Studies.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 20:24:00 +0800
South Korea's Lee urges US visa reforms, raises defence role in talks with senators
President Lee Jae Myung also told visiting US senators that South Korea was ready to shoulder a greater role in its own defence.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 17:49:32 +0800
Two arrested over killing of 80-year-old Singaporean man in Central Java in suspected love triangle
The body of Syed Saleh Awad was discovered on Feb 20 in a river in Cilacap regency. The alleged mastermind remains at large.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 17:13:00 +0800
Pakistan says onus on Afghanistan to end hostilities

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 17:03:35 +0800
Hope and heartache: Iranians in Malaysia mark sombre Persian New Year amid conflict
Some told CNA that the ongoing war has reinforced their sense of unity and strengthened their resolve to preserve traditions that have endured for generations.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:23:00 +0800
Recent violent crime spree in Bali targeting tourists sparks concerns, debate as some hotels tighten security
Bali’s governor has said the most recent cases, the sexual assaults of three foreign tourists within three days last month, are isolated incidents. But some tourism players want the local government to do more.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:18:23 +0800
Malaysia army corporal arrested after alleged assault on 7 soldiers, 1 in ICU
Investigations by the Malaysian Armed Forces found that the corporal had used physical force after being dissatisfied with the way the victims cleaned the weapons store.   

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:14:00 +0800
Chinese airlines to raise fuel surcharges on domestic flights
International flights will be subject to the system's calculations, according to the airlines' statements.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:08:03 +0800
South Korea president says economy on 'wartime footing' over Iran war
The South Korean government has proposed a US$17.2 billion supplementary budget to tackle the crisis.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:03:11 +0800
Malaysia to ‘adjust’ land border control to align with Singapore’s tighter security checks
Since Feb 28, Singapore’s Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) has stepped up security checks on arriving travellers, cargo and vehicles at all of the country’s entry points due to a heightened global security situation.   

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:53:00 +0800
Malaysia civil servants to work from home amid fuel crisis
Malaysia's ministries, agencies, statutory bodies and government-linked companies will work from home from Apr 15. 

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:43:24 +0800
Myanmar parliament to hold vote to elect president on Apr 3, house speaker says

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 07:32:00 +0800
JB food guide: Railway-themed briyani and seafront treats in Stulang Laut
In this new Makan Kakis series that takes you across the Causeway, Mediacorp Gold 905’s Denise Tan tries eating tawa chicken briyani served on banana leaves with her hands – under the guidance of Oli 968's RJ Vimala – at an eatery inspired...

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 07:16:00 +0800
7.4-magnitude quake off Indonesia kills one, tsunami warning lifted
Within half an hour of the quake, waves up to 75cm were recorded in North Minahasa and 20cm in Bitung, both north of Sulawesi island.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 05:59:00 +0800
Commentary: India’s gas shortage will make dal compete with data
Silicon Valley firms want to tap India’s solar power, but New Delhi must prioritise human welfare over artificial intelligence, says Andy Mukherjee for Bloomberg Opinion.

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 21:01:00 +0800
Investigations into Indian singer Zubeen Garg's death have concluded; foul play ruled out: Police
Mr Zubeen Garg, 52, died in September 2025 following an incident during a yacht trip in the waters off Lazarus Island.

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