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Heightened tensions over the status of Taiwan have made the South China Sea even more strategically important, says a Northeastern University professor.

It would be politically difficult for PM Anwar Ibrahim and the king to support such an idea, say analysts. They add that relations with Singapore and China could also sour if such a casino targets their citizens who face restrictions in gambling domestically.  

What was initially a by-election serving as a proxy to test the support for the unity government and Selangor state government has evolved into a classic identity politics poll, says political analyst James Chai.

South Korea is riding an export bonanza courtesy of the US. But its citizens are not reaping the benefits, says Daniel Moss for Bloomberg Opinion.

As of end-April, nearly 180,000 applications under the city’s various talent entry schemes had been approved since their launch in late 2022.

Some observers believe that a bigger Cabinet may be part of President-elect Prabowo Subianto’s attempt to facilitate his incoming government’s ability to fulfil its election promises.

Orangutans are critically endangered.

Concerns include uncertainty over what people with disabilities can do, unsuitable facilities for their needs, and hesitancy among other employees in welcoming them. 

The incident comes within a week of two other attacks on footballers in Malaysia, with one hospitalised with fourth-degree burns after he was splashed with acid. 

Cases of patients waking up mid-surgery because of low-quality anaesthetic have been reported in the Philippines.

Japan is debating the limits of its famed hospitality as a rush of travellers, boosted by the weak yen, strains patience, says Gearoid Reidy for Bloomberg Opinion.

The government implemented 85 out of 111 initiatives in its previous national anti-corruption plan, which covered similar risk areas, such as political governance and public procurement, to a new anti-graft initiative announced on May 7.

The government implemented 85 out of 111 initiatives in its previous national anti-corruption plan, which covered similar risk areas such as political governance and public procurement, to a new anti-graft initiative announced on May 7.

India's poverty level remains a projected 11 per cent, with some economists noting that the income gap has widened in recent years.

Mr Ganjar Pranowo said that he intends to “keep proper scrutiny” over the incoming government led by Mr Prabowo Subianto and vice-president-elect Gibran Rakabuming Raka.

Pro-Palestinian voices include former prime minister Mahathir Mohamad, who said the companies Lockheed Martin and MBDA should be ordered to leave.

According to the Zhenxiong County police, the suspect is a male villager from Poji town. 

Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar is the first king of Malaysia to visit Parliament House with parliament in session.

Refugee children who were born or raised in Hong Kong are also only allowed to attend school after getting approval from the Immigration Department.

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's support among young voters is decreasing, putting his tenure at risk despite efforts to appeal to this demographic with promises of unprecedented efforts to tackle Japan's declining birthrate, says political scientist Yasuo Takao.  

Indonesia is the third-largest producer of rice in the world but isn’t self-sufficient, having to import the grain every year to make up for the shortfall.

Malaysia's King Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar thanked outgoing Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong for his "dedicated foresight", and congratulated Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on the upcoming leadership transition.

Malaysia's King Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar thanked outgoing Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong for his "dedicated foresight", and congratulated Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on the upcoming leadership transition.

China in late March scrapped wine tariffs, ending three years of punitive levies and offering long-awaited relief to Australian producers.

News report that fuel subsidies would be cut by June was “unethical”, said the Malaysian prime minister.

Southern Johor is seeing a boom in data centres thanks to its proximity to Singapore, spillover effects of the US-China trade war, as well as cheaper land, water and power. More tech opportunities beckon, say experts.  

Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar will meet with President Tharman Shanmugaratnam, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong.

Between 2022 and this March, there were at least 32 reports of express bus accidents in Malaysia. The programme Talking Point digs into the safety issues and finds out what travellers should do if they meet with an accident.

Outgoing president Joko Widodo has paved the way for the Jakarta Agglomeration Area Council to solve the city’s ongoing problems. But addressing its crippling traffic, floods and pollution requires the city to tackle overdevelopment and cooperate with its surrounding suburbs. Is this new body enough?

China’s Chang'e-6 is going to explore the moon’s far side and bring back precious lunar soil for scientists to study. Astrophysics professor Richard de Grijs weighs in.

The multi-billion dollar development project in the coastal city of Sihanoukville has stirred discontent among locals and fuelled environmentalists’ worries.  

At Future Impact 2, an exhibition held during the world’s leading furniture fair, these designers sparked conversation on how design and its processes can be enhanced with sustainably-led thinking and technology.

The view of Mount Fuji appearing behind a Lawson convenience store in Fujikawaguchiko is a must-see for many tourists. 

The government has pledged to speed up the removal of 760 statues of the former Chinese leader that remain in public spaces.

The High Court said that Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz could try again if former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak is allowed to pursue his legal challenge to get the Anwar government to produce a purported royal order granting him house arrest.

Titled Sprint, the movie also stars Crash Landing On You's Lee Shin-young.

Malaysia’s Health Minister Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said that a collaboration between public and private sectors can help improve the shortfall of nursing staff needed to meet healthcare demands in the country.

The Japanese practice of “no first-time customers” might be a promising business model for some restaurants, says Bloomberg Opinion's Howard Chua-Eoan.

The law saw its biggest tweaks in more than a decade, and only its second revision since its introduction in 1988.

The Singapore Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that it is prepared to waive diplomatic immunity to facilitate investigations "if the alleged facts bear out".

CNA sat down with the 46-year-old entrepreneur to find out what makes him tick, in the first of a series of interviews with prominent figures making waves around East Asia.

 Given the increase in Mount Ruang's eruption activities, Indonesia's National Disaster Management Agency has warned of a potential tsunami and issued an advisory to people in the nearby islands to avoid the coastal areas.  

Residents and MPs have pushed back against the Consumers Association of Penang’s (CAO)'s bid, saying the all-night food establishments, such as Muslim-Indian mamaks, are part of Malaysia’s food culture and cater to frontline workers.

In 2023, there were more than 15 million professional livestreamers in China catering to nearly half of the nation’s internet users.

The Tokyo police are reportedly investigating potential violations of child pornography laws.

The last time the civil servants' salaries were revised was 12 years ago, which saw a 13 per cent hike.  

People, money and trade are turning to Japan but a short-term opportunity may become a long-term problem, says Gideon Rachman for the Financial Times.

China's food delivery market has experienced explosive growth in recent years, but critics say the industry is built on digital exploitation of the country's delivery riders. 

Political Islam grows in Malaysia and wanes in Indonesia, but non-Muslims in both countries are affected in similar ways.

To revitalise inbound tourism, China must enhance travel convenience for foreign visitors, says an Edith Cowan University academic.