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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
5 Mar 2026 - 5:16PM
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‘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.
5 Mar 2026 - 5:06PM
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James Chai is a former aide to ex-minister Rafizi Ramli. Photo: Facebook/James Chai
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‘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.
5 Mar 2026 - 4:58PM
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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.
5 Mar 2026 - 4:47PM
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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.
4 Mar 2026 - 9:22PM
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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.
4 Mar 2026 - 7:16PM
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.
4 Mar 2026 - 7:50PM
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.
4 Mar 2026 - 5:10PM
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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.
4 Mar 2026 - 5:37PM
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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
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.
4 Mar 2026 - 5:25PM
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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.
4 Mar 2026 - 4:09PM
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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.
4 Mar 2026 - 1:15PM
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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.
4 Mar 2026 - 3:47PM
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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.
4 Mar 2026 - 9:00AM
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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.
4 Mar 2026 - 8:00AM
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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.
1 Mar 2026 - 8:00AM
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.
14 Feb 2026 - 4:03PM
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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.
10 Feb 2026 - 8:54PM
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‘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.
31 Jan 2026 - 8:08AM
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Southeast Asia needs AI sovereignty – the Grok scandal proved it
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Southeast Asia, do not mistake Trump’s tariff defeat for a reprieve
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Who will save the world from a US-China AI arms race?
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Cambodia’s scam factory survivors find no escape in freedom
15 Feb 2026 - 12:00PM
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How Asean can resolve its Myanmar dilemma post-election
14 Feb 2026 - 12:30PM
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