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Will New Zealand’s alliance with Aukus shift under Trump’s second term?
Analysts believe Wellington will adopt a “wait and see” approach, potentially shifting towards a hedging strategy if Trump abandons the region.
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Malaysia’s Anwar warns of impact from Trump’s plan to slap tariffs on imports
13 Nov 2024 - 1:56PM
Malaysia’s 5G roll-out award to tycoon fuels ‘crony-poly’ allegations
13 Nov 2024 - 12:19PM
Economics
KFC Indonesia closes more stores as anti-Israel boycott causes surge in loss
The US fast food chain’s local operator also laid off more staff as its loss more than tripled in the third quarter.
12 Nov 2024 - 6:43PM
Indonesian protesters demand the closure of KFC and other fast food outlets over their perceived links to Israel. Photo: Getty Images
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With Trump’s victory, Malaysia sees more interest from Chinese firms to relocate
US president-elect Donald Trump has pledged to slap 60 per cent tariffs on Chinese goods during his campaign trail.
12 Nov 2024 - 4:37PM
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Politics
Will Trump deport the thousands of Filipinos living in the US illegally?
Immigration was a key issue for many US voters, including Filipino-Americans, reflecting a growing conservatism among the community.
12 Nov 2024 - 10:45AM
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Will Indonesia-China development pact validate Beijing’s South China Sea claims?
Indonesian experts agree that the deal will legitimise China’s ten-dash line and create a border dispute for Indonesia where there is none.
12 Nov 2024 - 3:30AM
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Lifestyle & Culture
Halal pet food: meat-ing the needs of Southeast Asia’s Muslim ‘pawrents’
Southeast Asia’s growing cohort of Muslim pet owners are prioritising halal options.
10 Nov 2024 - 12:42PM
Domestic longhairs belonging to Malaysian cat owner Yana Zulkarnain. Photo: Yana Zulkarnain
Politics
As Marcos faces the Trump test, can Philippines count on continued US support?
Analysts warn that Donald Trump’s transactional style will require President Marcos to demonstrate his country’s strategic importance.
10 Nov 2024 - 8:05AM
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Less stranger danger, but Asia will still pay for Trump’s return
Trade, US support in the region and climate issues hang in the balance as Trump looks to advance US interests ‘with additional gusto’, analysts say.
9 Nov 2024 - 6:25PM
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Economics
GCash not rushing to launch IPO due to strong financial position: chairman
Ernest Cu, chairman of the Philippine mobile payments giant, says the initial public offering ‘should be ready very shortly’.
8 Nov 2024 - 6:52PM
Economics
Higher education: why are more schools in Asia favouring high-rise buildings?
Among them, three junior colleges in Singapore will move to new campuses in 2028 and occupy smaller sites with blocks up to 12 storeys.
7 Nov 2024 - 11:28AM
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Eunoia Junior College. Photo: Facebook/Eunoia Junior College
Politics
‘Great consequence’: Malaysia invites China to join Asean summit with Gulf bloc
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says China’s presence at the Asean-GCC summit could help boost regional growth.
5 Nov 2024 - 5:52PM
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Politics
US$10 million fashion fail prompts Anwar to probe Malaysia sovereign fund picks
The loss of Khazanah’s investment in an online fashion retailer has sparked outrage among a public still sensitive after the 1MDB scandal.
4 Nov 2024 - 2:40PM
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Anwar Ibrahim, Malaysia’s elite and the state-funded schools that shaped them
These institutions, designed to prepare future leaders, have been both revered and criticised for perpetuating elitism in Malaysian society.
3 Nov 2024 - 12:30PM
Economics
Asian firms aim to attain dual goals of profitability and environment protection
Despite the impact of climate change, many regional companies do not know how to derive value from sustainability, a survey shows.
2 Nov 2024 - 5:00PM
Solar panels installed at Kusu Island in Singapore. Photo: Shutterstock
Politics
Will Prabowo’s Brics ambitions reshape Indonesia’s ties with Russia and China?
Indonesia’s new president is wasting no time pursuing a more active foreign policy to position his country as a leader of the Global South.
2 Nov 2024 - 12:00PM
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Economics
Kuala London: aspiration, class and the Malaysian dream of a British education
In a country still shaped by its colonial past, the pursuit of a UK education by Malaysia’s elites reveals a stark opportunity gap at home.
3 Nov 2024 - 7:56AM
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Asian authorities step up clampdown on use of illegal set-top boxes, operators
An anti-piracy coalition says its members are working to block pirate sites in Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam and Singapore.
1 Nov 2024 - 4:20PM
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Politics
Bangladesh faces political turmoil as doubts surface over Hasina’s resignation
Doubts persist over Sheikh Hasina’s formal resignation, which has sparked calls for fresh elections amid economic instability.
30 Oct 2024 - 7:25PM
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Bangladesh’s former prime minister Sheikh Hasina. Photo: AP
Economics
Rigid rules hamper Indonesia’s aim to gain from firms’ China decoupling: analysts
The likes of Vietnam and Malaysia have raced ahead of Indonesia to benefit from these firms’ ‘China plus one’ strategy, analysts say.
30 Oct 2024 - 5:32PM
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Politics
As Indonesia’s Prabowo eyes Brics membership, why is rest of Asean ‘anxious’?
Doubts swirl about Asean’s significance for President Prabowo as Indonesia pursues Brics membership – a move his predecessor had ruled out.
30 Oct 2024 - 2:31PM
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Economics
Gold’s shine fades in India as US election, high prices dampen Diwali demand
While gold is often seen as a safe haven, traders are hesitant to purchase due to the potential for price fluctuations after the US election.
29 Oct 2024 - 7:30PM
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Historian on why we aren’t heading towards WWIII yet and how wars have changed
8 Nov 2024 - 12:01AM
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China’s evolving role in Middle East conflicts, according to an academic
29 Aug 2024 - 10:09AM
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This economist says China’s property oversupply is far from over. Here’s why
6 Aug 2024 - 9:19AM
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Ex-World Bank economist on why ‘China will not be misled’, dodging Japan’s fate
5 Aug 2024 - 8:16PM
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Arthur Kroeber: why China decoupling is unlikely, and talk of reform incomplete
12 Jul 2024 - 1:46PM
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South China Sea flare-up risk ‘much higher’: Taiwan’s former unofficial US envoy
21 May 2024 - 11:54AM
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Historian on why we aren’t heading towards WWIII yet and how wars have changed
8 Nov 2024 - 12:01AM
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China’s evolving role in Middle East conflicts, according to an academic
29 Aug 2024 - 10:09AM
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This economist says China’s property oversupply is far from over. Here’s why
6 Aug 2024 - 9:19AM
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Ex-World Bank economist on why ‘China will not be misled’, dodging Japan’s fate
5 Aug 2024 - 8:16PM
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Arthur Kroeber: why China decoupling is unlikely, and talk of reform incomplete
12 Jul 2024 - 1:46PM
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South China Sea flare-up risk ‘much higher’: Taiwan’s former unofficial US envoy
21 May 2024 - 11:54AM
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