Tag: Asia
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Thailand arrests Australian after teen’s body found in suitcase
Media reports said the 46-year-old suspect was apprehended at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport, where he was trying to purchase an airline ticket to Perth.
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Johor election: Malaysian task force to tackle potential border travel disruptions on Jul 11 polling day
Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said his ministry also plans to provide “dedicated lanes” at immigration checkpoints for Johoreans residing in Singapore and returning to vote at the Johor polls.
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How China’s rise is shaping Trump’s strategy in Asia
Might Trump be preparing to abandon Taiwan to China? Allies like Japan, South Korea and the Philippines fear if he does, they might be next. Why is the Trump administration looking so friendly with China’s President Xi?
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Johor polls: Refreshed slate for PM Anwar’s PH, lean lineup for opposition PN as campaigning kicks off
Analysts say that Perikatan Nasional’s decision to contest only 33 out of the 56 seats could benefit incumbent ruling coalition Barisan Nasional, paving the way for future cooperation in subsequent polls.
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Malaysian customs foil US$13 million AI chip smuggling bid
SEPANG, Malaysia: Malaysian authorities foiled an attempt to smuggle advanced artificial intelligence chips through the country’s main airport, customs officials said on Friday (Jun 26), in a case worth nearly US$13 million.A team raided Kuala Lumpur airport’s free trade zone on Jun 5 and seized 72 servers th
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Johor polls: Key parties, battlegrounds and issues to watch going into Nomination Day
Nomination Day for Johor’s Jul 11 state election will take place on Jun 27, with political parties and coalitions set to finalise their candidates for all 56 seats ahead of a 14-day campaign period.
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Myanmar burns US$525 million of illegal drugs
YANGON: Myanmar authorities torched on Friday (Jun 26) seized drugs worth an estimated US$525 million, according to the home affairs minister, who blamed rebel factions for the war-ravaged country’s booming trade in illegal narcotics.Analysts say that crumbling governance since a military coup in 2021 trigger
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South Korea’s KOSPI plunges more than 8% in new tech rout
Asian tech stocks also sank on Friday as the rollercoaster ride that has characterised the week continued into the weekend, while crude prices edged back down after a brief rally sparked by news of an attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz.
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Malaysia says new diesel subsidies can save millions to benefit citizens, but experts flag fiscal risks
Malaysia’s move to lower diesel prices to RM2.10 (US$0.50) per litre for all citizens could squeeze the government’s fiscal space if oil prices rise again, analysts warn.
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Business risk versus criminal conduct: Indonesia court case linked to failed start-up stirs debate
Experts and industry insiders say Indonesia’s venture capital firms will be more risk-averse after former executives of two government-backed investment firms were sentenced to jail for their decision to invest in a now-defunct agritech pioneer.
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