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Fri, 26 Apr 2024 16:21:00 +0800Scorching weather continues across South and Southeast Asia
Fri, 26 Apr 2024 14:18:00 +0800‘I lost all hope’: Taiwanese youth struggle with depression amid low wages, high housing prices
In 2023, the number of Taiwanese under the age of 30 who were taking medication for depression symptoms doubled from a decade ago.
Fri, 26 Apr 2024 13:11:00 +0800Japan town to put up 2.5m barrier to block view of Mount Fuji
Fri, 26 Apr 2024 11:55:00 +0800Revised salary scheme for civil servants in Malaysia to be ‘best’ ever, says PM Anwar
Fri, 26 Apr 2024 11:36:00 +0800Prabowo’s two rival parties likely to join his coalition, giving him near-supermajority in parliament
The National Democratic Party (Nasdem) and the National Awakening Party (PKB), which backed President-elect Prabowo Subianto’s rivals, say they are keen to join his camp, which will give him 63.46 per cent support in parliament.
Fri, 26 Apr 2024 10:34:51 +0800Can K-pop bridge the divide between the two Koreas? South Korea’s unification minister thinks so
The Korean wave is sweeping across the world, including the hermit kingdom.
Fri, 26 Apr 2024 10:25:00 +0800Indonesia one step from Olympics after beating South Korea in U23 Asian Cup
Fri, 26 Apr 2024 09:55:00 +0800‘Be careful. It might explode’: Hoax bomb package with warning note at Malaysia’s KLIA causes panic
The package was found to contain a laptop, battery and some wires during security scanning, triggering the authorities to deploy police dogs and bomb disposal units.
Thu, 25 Apr 2024 19:15:00 +0800Malaysia ex-PM Mahathir facing anti-graft probe in a case involving his sons
The investigation comes amid a widening crackdown on graft involving prominent political figures, including those seen as close to 98-year-old veteran leader, a long-time foe of current Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.
Thu, 25 Apr 2024 18:10:00 +0800‘Afraid to sleep at home’: Myanmar civilians flee to Thai border as conflict intensifies
Almost daily bombings and shootings have left many Myawaddy residents uncertain about their future.
Thu, 25 Apr 2024 17:41:07 +0800Republican Senator Rubio calls for blocking of all US sales to Huawei
Thu, 25 Apr 2024 16:59:00 +0800China evacuates entire town as record rains, winds lash its south
Thu, 25 Apr 2024 16:09:00 +0800Vietnam court jails soft drinks tycoon in US$40 million scam case
Thu, 25 Apr 2024 15:08:44 +0800Some young Hong Kongers turn to youth hostels as housing crisis persists
The average wait time for public housing in Hong Kong is currently 5.8 years.
Thu, 25 Apr 2024 14:50:29 +0800Philippine court blocks GMO 'golden rice' production over safety fears
Thu, 25 Apr 2024 14:30:00 +0800Heatstroke kills 30 in Thailand this year as kingdom bakes
Thu, 25 Apr 2024 13:30:00 +0800 Malaysia helicopter crash victims’ children to get RM1,000 each, plus other aid: Education ministry
Minister of Higher Education Zambry Abdul Kadir also says those studying at university will be exempted from paying school fees until the completion of their studies.
Thu, 25 Apr 2024 12:41:22 +0800North Koreans in China vanish as border reopens
Thu, 25 Apr 2024 12:38:00 +0800Nusantara's electric vehicle development drawing international, domestic investors: Indonesian officials
Authorities have highlighted that EVs are central to realising Nusantara's vision as a smart and green city with an environmentally friendly transport system.
Thu, 25 Apr 2024 09:54:00 +0800Car giants vie for EV crown at Beijing's Auto China show