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Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:46:00 +0800Cambodia begins UN process to resolve maritime dispute with Thailand
The move by Cambodia to begin the mediation process follows Thailand's cancellation last month of a 2001 bilateral agreement on overlapping maritime claims and energy exploration.
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:19:00 +0800Party chief makes Nepal's first India trip since uprising
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:50:22 +0800Philippines sees surge in EV demand as high fuel prices drive shift
EV sales in the Philippines jumped 36 per cent in the first quarter this year as motorists sought alternatives to soaring petrol prices.
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:17:00 +0800Taiwan says 2 dead in military training plane crash
The two pilots died during an exercise that simulated engine failure.
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:14:00 +0800Malaysia's social media account ban for under-16s kicks in on Jun 1, but questions remain
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) had previously announced the social media ban on May 22, which sought to reduce youths’ exposure to harmful content on digital platforms.
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:30:00 +0800Commentary: Shangri-La Dialogue shows how international cooperation is going back to basics
The question is not so much about whether multilateralism will endure, but how it is evolving, say Sarah Teo and Jane Chan from the S Rajaratnam School of International Studies.
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:16:00 +0800Tropical storm Jangmi injures 9 in Japan, thousands without power
Public transport in Tokyo and nearby cities could face disruptions as the storm approaches.
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 09:55:01 +0800China expands curbs on foreign deals, tech transfer after Meta-Manus block
The framework, which takes effect Jul 1, provides a comprehensive and formalised legal basis for China to force the unwinding of completed overseas transactions.
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 08:54:00 +0800Asia stocks skittish as Middle East anxiety offsets AI optimism
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0800'Insane scale': A close-up look at scam compounds along Cambodia's border with Vietnam
In the second of a two-part series that looks into scam operations in Cambodia, CNA travels along the country’s eastern border with Vietnam, where new roads, casino zones and guarded compounds have transformed agricultural land into a frontier for ...
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0800Commentary: The most concerning outbreak right now isn’t Ebola or hantavirus
Despite being the leading cause of vaccine-preventable child deaths worldwide, measles doesn’t garner much attention, says Hsu Li Yang of the Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health.
Mon, 01 Jun 2026 18:29:00 +0800Rescuers seek new route to two missing in Laos cave
Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:28:00 +0800Johor state assembly dissolved, paving way for snap polls within 60 days
The 16th Johor state elections must be held by Jul 31, and it will be scheduled at the discretion of the Election Commission.
Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:22:00 +0800Philippine senator arrested in flood control scandal
Senator Jose "Jinggoy" Estrada is the first sitting lawmaker to be arrested over the corruption scandal.
Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:30:34 +0800Hong Kong debuts Comic Con as city bets on pop culture tourism
The convention attracted a diverse crowd of enthusiasts, many arriving in elaborate costumes inspired by their favourite characters.
Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:12:56 +0800Suspected World War II ordnance explodes in Indonesia, five dead
Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:39:00 +0800Explosion kills 5 at South Korean aerospace plant
Mon, 01 Jun 2026 06:10:00 +0800Blast in rebel-held Myanmar kills dozens: Rescuers
Mon, 01 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0800The end of a regulatory grey zone: Why China is cracking down on offshore brokerages
China’s toughest crackdown yet on offshore brokerages is closing a popular route to overseas markets for mainland investors. Analysts say the move is about more than investor protection.
Mon, 01 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0800Cambodia’s crackdown on scam centres leaves trail of stranded victims as criminal groups switch tactics
Cambodia says it is carrying out its toughest crackdown yet on online scam centres, with hundreds of facilities targeted. In the first of a two-part series, CNA goes on the ground to find victims stranded and signs of operations shifting into smaller...