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From edgy independent labels to eclectic vintage troves, the Vietnamese city is the next Asian fashion shopping destination to check out. And it’s only a short flight away.

Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra’s suspension amid an ethics probe into a leaked phone call comes at a bad time, even if Thailand is no stranger to political volatility, says Control Risks’ Harrison Cheng.

Despite advances in tectonic science, earthquakes can’t be predicted. But perhaps there’s something to be said for keeping people on their toes, writes Gearoid Reidy for Bloomberg Opinion.

President Trump says goods from Vietnam will face a 20 per cent tariff, lower than the initial 46 per cent levy announced in April.

The Chinese coffee giant's entry into the US marks a new milestone for the company over its rival Starbucks, which has been seeing falling market shares in China. 

Chinese Premier Li Qiang will travel to Brazil instead to attend the annual meeting. Despite the optics, analysts say President Xi's no-show doesn’t indicate a retreat from the intergovernmental grouping.

Since absolute monarchy ended in 1932, the kingdom has had 13 successful military coups and several other attempted ones.

The scaly fruit has been a pride of Bali’s for centuries, and its farming system has been globally recognised for its agricultural heritage.  

The issue of allowing genetically modified US crops into India's agricultural market has been a sticking point in ongoing trade talks between both sides.

This comes after US President Donald Trump indicated that he could impose a tariff of 30 or 35 per cent on imports from Japan - well above the 24 per cent rate he announced on Apr 2 and then paused until Jul 9.

The police said the scam operation is believed to have cheated more than 100,000 Chinese victims.

Decalcomania, about twins from different social backgrounds who swap bodies, also stars Thai actress Mookda Narinrak, Master Of The House’s Chai Chatayodom Hiranyatithi and Mad Unicorn’s Thaneth Warakulnukroh.

Western luxury automakers should fear the increasingly sophisticated (and cheap) electric vehicles that China is churning out, says Chris Bryant for Bloomberg Opinion.

The region is competing with the rest of the world – and with itself – to get the best possible deal in a near-impossible time frame, says political risk analyst Hasan Jafri.

Southeast Asian countries can spur thinking on the Taiwan question by prodding Washington to match its words with deeds, says a foreign policy analyst.

The United States has called on Asia to increase defence spending in the face of what it deems the China "threat".

The plight of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra – who has been in power for just 10 months - underlines the reality that in Thailand, one must not antagonise the powerful army, says former foreign correspondent Nirmal Ghosh.

Starting Tuesday (Jul 1), Singaporean drivers caught without a valid Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) in Malaysia will be fined RM300 (US$72). CNA looks at the first day of enforcement in Johor Bahru.

Taking place in Belgium every July, this will be the electronic dance music festival's first-ever edition in Asia.

Between tariffs and defence spending, ties between Washington and Tokyo aren’t what they used to be, says Gearoid Reidy for Bloomberg Opinion.

While Jetstar Asia’s exit is disappointing for Changi Airport Group, its small post-pandemic market share means the void it leaves should be easy to fill, says aviation analyst Brendan Sobie.

Some 50 officers from Malaysia's Road Transport Department (JPJ) started setting up a roadblock about 100m from the immigration checkpoint at the Causeway at about 11.50pm on Monday.