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Philippine Vice-President Sara Duterte-Carpio has said she will run for president in the 2028 national election. Photo: EPA

Politics

Philippines advances Sara Duterte impeachment case, but ‘this is not a cakewalk’

A failed Senate conviction could ultimately strengthen Duterte-Carpio ahead of the presidential 2028 race, observers warn.

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US submarine strike on Iranian warship near Sri Lanka rattles the region

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Why North Korea’s missile tests from new warship has Iran conflict in mind

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People

‘I am not Jho Low 2.0’: Malaysia Arm chip deal probe turns political

The probe into a flagship chip-design deal has sparked criticism, with Prime Minister Anwar’s allies questioning the investigation.

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James Chai is a former aide to ex-minister Rafizi Ramli. Photo: Facebook/James Chai
James Chai is a former aide to ex-minister Rafizi Ramli. Photo: Facebook/James Chai

Lifestyle & Culture

‘We will go to war’: why #SEAblings became a Southeast Asian rallying cry

The hashtag went viral following a row over a South Korean band’s concert in Kuala Lumpur in January and protests in Indonesia last year.

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Lifestyle & Culture

How Southeast Asia’s coffee chains are brewing cross-border success

Home-grown brands such as Zus Coffee are betting on cultural fluency, halal positioning and digital tools to make further inroads.

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Pakistan aims to walk tightrope between Saudi Arabia and Iran as war flares

Islamabad has to navigate a tricky regional environment and manage the domestic blowback of the US-Israeli attacks on Iran.

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Pakistani security officers stand outside the US consulate in Karachi on Wednesday. Photo: AP
Pakistani security officers stand outside the US consulate in Karachi on Wednesday. Photo: AP

People

Singapore’s ‘ageless’ Chuando Tan turns 60 and fans still swoon over ex-model

While online users continue to marvel over his looks and physique, Tan has said he does not have a secret formula for eternal youth.

Politics

Philippine lawmaker slammed for ‘sexist’ remarks in defence of VP Sara

Analysts say lawmaker Angel Suntay’s comments have become an ‘effective distraction’ against the vice-president’s impeachment proceedings.

People

South Korean drink-spike killer quizzed ChatGPT for lethal doses, police say

A 22-year-old woman accused of poisoning three men scored above the clinical threshold for psychopathy, according to investigators.

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A person spiking an alcoholic drink. Photo: Shutterstock

Politics

Reality check for Anwar’s reform push after Malaysian parliamentary setback

The failure to pass key reforms reflects ‘looser’ discipline in the ruling bloc and complex political negotiations facing Anwar, analysts say.

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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s government is facing a period of turbulence as Malaysia edges closer to its next general election. Photo: EPA
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s government is facing a period of turbulence as Malaysia edges closer to its next general election. Photo: EPA

Politics

North Korea’s hostage strategy packs more bite in post-Iran US shake-up

The Pentagon wants Seoul to shoulder more of its defence burden. Analysts say it may have strengthened Kim Jong-un’s hand instead.

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Economics

Thailand’s PTT to freeze pump prices as Iran attacks spur panic buying in region

The energy firm will maintain prices for 15 days, even as Thailand says it will still export oil to Laos.

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Health & Environment

Muslims in Japan were falsely blamed for illegal buildings. Then came the fires

It started with social media posts falsely blaming Muslims for building violations. Then came the fires.

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The aftermath of a fire on Saturday at Ebetsu Masjid, a mosque in the city of Ebetsu, central Hokkaido, Japan. Photo: Facebook/Kamran Khan

People

In Japan, a yakuza’s mansion is now for sale. Here’s why

Set to be sold due to a court order, the house was the target of a drive-by shooting and an arson attack in recent years.

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Japanese police inspectors raiding the Osaka office of the Yamaguchi-gumi crime group in 1997. Photo: AFP
Japanese police inspectors raiding the Osaka office of the Yamaguchi-gumi crime group in 1997. Photo: AFP

Politics

Duterte allies use Iran war threat to attack Philippines’ US ties

Social media posts claim US bases in the Philippines are like ‘bullseyes on Filipino soil’, prompting the military to debunk the disinformation.

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Lifestyle & Culture

‘Social morals are dying’: Japan’s under-20s are getting high like never before

The relaxed attitude towards ‘fashionable’ drugs has been cited as one reason for more young Japanese arrested for cannabis offences.

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Politics

Build fast, grow rich: To Lam’s blueprint for a rising Vietnam

Vietnam’s Communist Party chief is staking his legacy on 10 per cent growth, domestic megaprojects and an overseas charm offensive.

Illustration: Huy Truong
Illustration: Huy Truong

Economics

Philippines’ AI reckoning puts millions of jobs on the line

The US$30 billion outsourcing sector is fighting to adapt, leaving millions of workers with a stark choice: upskill or be left behind.

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Economics

India’s trade blitz seeks to keep afloat a sinking global order

‘Jolted out of its slumber’ by US tariffs, New Delhi is aggressively diversifying trade alliances to act as a bridge in a polarised world.

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Politics

‘Critical point’: can Thailand election pave way for national reset?

With the economy struggling and corruption rife, Thai voters will look to the February 8 election as a chance to turn the country around.

Thailand’s prime minister and Bhumjaithai Party leader Anutin Charnvirakul (second from right) greets people at a market during an election campaign at Chinatown in Bangkok on January 20. Photo: AFP
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Football

CAS cuts sanctions on players involved in Malaysia scandal to official-match bans

The Malaysia team including the naturalised players before the start of their Asian Cup qualifier against Vietnam in Kuala Lumpur on June 10 last year. Photo: AFP

Southeast Asia

Singapore police seize US$390 million in assets in Prince Group probe

Vehicles drive past the Prince International Plaza in Phnom Penh on October 15, 2025. Photo: AFP

Politics

Philippines advances Sara Duterte impeachment case, but ‘this is not a cakewalk’

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Philippine Vice-President Sara Duterte-Carpio has said she will run for president in the 2028 national election. Photo: EPA

Politics

US submarine strike on Iranian warship near Sri Lanka rattles the region

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Iranian warship IRIS Dena is seen in the Bay of Bengal during the International Fleet Review held at Visakhapatnam, India, on February 18. Photo: AP

Southeast Asia

Asian airlines emerge on top as travellers fight for flights out of Middle East

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Family members cheer as passengers return to Singapore from the Middle East at Changi Airport on Thursday. Photo: Reuters
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Asian Angle | Southeast Asia needs AI sovereignty – the Grok scandal proved it

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