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Chinese defence minister Dong Jun opened the Xiangshan Forum in Beijing on Thursday, attended by 1,800 delegates from nearly 100 countries.

US-sanctioned Huawei is playing a leading role in finding solutions that can empower China’s AI ambitions without relying on foreign tech.

The US Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point and indicated it will steadily lower borrowing costs for the rest of this year.

This comes amid wider concerns of an expansion of the military's involvement in civilian affairs under President Prabowo Subianto.

Turkish arms deals and deployment by Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines have made the news recently, putting the spotlight on this non-traditional source of weapons.

The latest stimulus package contains measures specifically aimed at job creation and addressing inequality, unlike the ones in January and June, observers note.  

The rally on Wednesday (Sep 17) had been billed as the first major demonstration since Indonesia President Prabowo Subianto reshuffled his Cabinet last week.

Differences over the deal’s implementation have so far prevented the two sides from reaching a final agreement.

One year after China’s aggressive property stimulus, prices are still falling in most cities - except Shanghai. Analysts explain why.  

Though the Nepali old guard struggled for decades to achieve democracy, they have ignored the frustrations of young people, says Puspa Sharma of the Institute of South Asian Studies.

The planned protests on Wednesday (Sep 17) are expected to take place in front of Indonesia’s parliament, the presidential palace and the offices of the Ministry of Transport.

Last week, Indonesia’s tourist island Bali experienced its “worst” flooding in years that claimed 17 lives. And last month, Vietnam and Thailand saw fatalities amid landslides and floods caused by Typhoon Kajiki.

“These malpractices not only damage the reputation of Hong Kong’s retail and tourism industries, but also undermine tourists’ confidence,” says the Hong Kong Consumer Council.

Any agreement could require approval by the Republican-controlled Congress, which passed a law in 2024 requiring ByteDance to divest TikTok or face a ban in the US.

Tay also urged Singapore viewers not to miss out on Magik Rompak, a Malaysian heist thriller, due to language. 

The stimulus measures include food assistance and an infrastructure building programme that could provide temporary work for more than 600,000 people.

Though the collective challenge of water scarcity is obvious, India’s relations with China and Pakistan remain in a stalemate, says Hasan Jafri.

Trump and Xi will speak on Friday (Sep 19) to "complete" the agreement, says US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said a Sep 17 deadline to reach a deal could be extended by 90 days to allow the deal to be finalised.

Parti Islam Se-Malaysia is ready to lead Malaysia and respect the sensitivities of non-Muslims, says its president Abdul Hadi Awang.

Damages include reputational and business losses done to Haidilao as well as legal fees, said the Huangpu District People's Court of Shanghai.

The bus driver said his brakes had failed, according to East Java police. Three of the passengers who died were members of the same family.

In an exclusive interview with CNA's Saifulbahri Ismail, Timor-Leste President José Ramos-Horta says the country will be ready to host its first ASEAN Summit by 2029.

Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil and former Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli are among those who have received email threats asking for payment of US$100,000.

The Malaysian comedian married Miami-based lawyer Sabrina Ahmed in July and shared about the wedding festivities last Sunday (Sep 14).

Anger is mounting in the Philippines over a corruption scandal involving phony flood control projects.