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Trump’s tariffs drive Chinese solar firms to Indonesia after Southeast Asia levies
Indonesia is now appealing to companies seeking to relocate operations due to high US tariffs on Chinese solar firms in Southeast Asia.
2 May 2025 - 7:44PM
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Mistrust of Malaysian healthcare by Orang Asli minority grows after leprosy death
2 May 2025 - 5:25PM
Indonesian students in US fear immigration crackdown over political views
2 May 2025 - 5:00PM
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Politics
Cambodia widens access to China-funded Ream base to parry ‘lingering suspicion’
Recent visits by ships from Vietnam, Russia and Japan at Ream are aimed at deflecting views of China’s ‘preferential access’, analysts say.
2 May 2025 - 3:12PM
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A Japanese minesweeper vessel prepares to dock at the Ream naval base in Cambodia last month. Photo: Kyodo
Economics
Asean firms in limbo as US tariff window ticks and China ‘dumping’ fears grow
Companies brace for drop in demand and profits as they and regional governments struggle to find a way to tackle the punishing duties.
2 May 2025 - 1:58PM
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Singapore election: PAP’s potential seat loss vs balanced parliament narrative
Political parties clash on cost of living, GST and need for more voices in parliament versus a stronger mandate for the PM.
2 May 2025 - 6:05PM
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Toyota ‘doesn’t break down’: why there’s hardly any love for US cars in Japan
Many Japanese admire vintage US cars, but when it comes to new vehicles, they hold more trust in domestic brands.
2 May 2025 - 2:34PM
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US car dealer Yosuke Fukuda drives a 1954 Buick Roadmaster in Fukaya, Japan’s Saitama prefecture. Photo: AFP
East Asia
‘I stopped caring’: South Koreans frustrated with constant leadership churn
The country faces a leadership vacuum as Education Minister Lee Ju-ho becomes acting president, sparking public unease.
2 May 2025 - 3:35PM
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Indonesia’s food estate push targets self-sufficiency, but Papua concerns grow
Indonesia’s food self-sufficiency drive, spearheaded by President Prabowo Subianto, has raised environmental and Indigenous rights concerns.
2 May 2025 - 12:30PM
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Why Philippines’ poorest may not vote for hardline anti-China candidates
Economic survival outweighs foreign policy concerns for those living below the poverty line, analysts say.
2 May 2025 - 11:07AM
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South Asia
Vance says US hopes India avoids wider conflict with Pakistan
The US vice-president urged Islamabad to cooperate with New Delhi in punishing militants operating in its territory.
2 May 2025 - 9:29AM
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Pakistan’s military generals address troops in Jhelum, Punjab province, on May 1. Photo: ISPR/AFP
East Asia
Japan says its US$1 trillion in US Treasuries could be leverage in trade talks
A huge US Treasury sell-off in April was reportedly one factor that led Trump to announce a 90-day pause on his ‘reciprocal’ tariff plan.
2 May 2025 - 8:07AM
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Politics
South Korea presidential race heats up with Han’s entry, Lee’s retrial
Han Duck-soo joining the race to become the country’s next leader complicates the contest, and coincides with a retrial for rival Lee Jae-myung.
2 May 2025 - 3:39PM
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Economics
Nasi lemak, beef rendang prices soar as food inflation bites Malaysians
New data shows prices for popular meals outpacing official inflation and wage growth.
1 May 2025 - 7:31PM
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Politics
Indonesian city considers China-style boot camps to curb youth crime surge
West Java Governor Dedi Mulyadi proposed the idea in response to a recent increase in youth crimes, such as drug use and violence, in Depok city.
1 May 2025 - 8:09PM
A sunny street view with large “Depok” city sign on the roadside. The Indonesian city has seen a recent increase in youth crimes, such as drug use and violence. Photo: Shutterstock
Southeast Asia
Thai prosecutors drop royal insult charge against US academic
The long-time Southeast Asia politics scholar in Thailand was arrested last month under the kingdom’s strict lèse-majesté laws.
1 May 2025 - 7:20PM
South Asia
India probes snake in school lunch after 100 children fall sick
The food was served to children after the cook removed a dead snake from it, according to a rights commission’s report.
1 May 2025 - 6:58PM
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Bangladesh’s new leader dreams big, with a little help from China
A popular revolt that ousted the kleptocratic Sheikh Hasina thrust Muhammad Yunus, 84, into power. Now he’s looking to China for help.
26 Apr 2025 - 8:33AM
Bangladesh’s interim leader Muhammad Yunus. Illustration: Huy Truong
Politics
From Bandung to Brics: Indonesia’s evolving quest for Global South autonomy
Seven decades after hosting a summit that birthed the Non-Aligned Movement, Indonesia prioritises pragmatic ties over grand gestures.
19 Apr 2025 - 8:00AM
Economics
Asean’s ‘illusion of solidarity’ splinters amid Trump’s tariff threats
While Malaysia calls for a united front, the reality is a race for bilateral deals, with Vietnam leading the charge – as China watches on.
13 Apr 2025 - 12:21PM
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Myanmar’s double disaster: an earthquake and a heartless junta
As quake survivors dig through the rubble for loved ones with their bare hands, the military bombs villages and seeks diplomatic openings.
7 Apr 2025 - 11:00AM
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Trump’s tariffs drive Chinese solar firms to Indonesia after Southeast Asia levies
2 May 2025 - 7:44PM
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Mistrust of Malaysian healthcare by Orang Asli minority grows after leprosy death
2 May 2025 - 5:25PM
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Indonesian students in US fear immigration crackdown over political views
2 May 2025 - 5:00PM
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Cambodia widens access to China-funded Ream base to parry ‘lingering suspicion’
2 May 2025 - 3:12PM
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2 May 2025 - 1:58PM
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