3 h. ago Singapore orders curb on 3 foreigners’ Facebook posts for election interference

The authorities say the posts ‘intended to promote or prejudice the electoral success or standing of a political party or candidate’.

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8 h. ago Why the Philippines can’t ignore China’s Southeast Asia pivot

Beijing’s focus on regional stability and trade openness presents both challenges and opportunities that Manila can’t afford to overlook.

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13 h. ago China showcases its neighbourhood diplomacy across Southeast Asia

President Xi Jinping’s recent trip to Vietnam, Malaysia and Cambodia highlighted China’s commitment to fostering regional harmony.

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23 h. ago Philippines orders investigation into alleged China interference in May elections

The allegations come amid confrontations and strained ties between China and US ally the Philippines over disputed areas in the South China Sea.

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48 h. ago China accused of meddling in Philippine midterm elections by ‘paying Filipinos in troll farms’

The National Security Council believes China is trying to influence May’s midterm elections via social media, targeting the Marcos government and its policies.

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50 h. ago Philippines ‘strategically positioned to benefit’ from Trump’s tariff overhaul, study shows

The study found that low tariffs and exemptions may boost trade opportunities despite the Philippines’ infrastructure challenges.

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57 h. ago Made in Malaysia? Trump’s China tariffs spark rise in offers to dodge US duties

Logistics firms tempt online merchants with illegal undervaluation schemes via social media.

Politics

69 h. ago Thailand, criticised over Bangkok building collapse, to test mobile alerts

The system will use three mobile networks to send warning messages in Thai and English, accompanied by a siren.

Events

2 d. ago Travellers in Thailand will now need ‘arrival card’ as Netflix’s White Lotus boosts tourism

The reintroduction of the digital arrival card from May 1 aims to streamline immigration processes and reduce waiting times.

Events

2 d. ago Travellers in Thailand will now need ‘arrival card’ as HBO’s White Lotus boosts tourism

The reintroduction of the digital arrival card from May 1 aims to streamline immigration processes and reduce waiting times.

Events

2 d. ago Malaysia football urged to fix unpaid salaries’ crisis: ‘I am going home without any money’

The need for reforms arises amid growing grievances from players and coaches, with one footballer claiming he has not been paid for nine months.

Economics

3 d. ago Trump’s tariffs leave Thai rice farmers in flux: ‘we won’t survive’

‘If the US imposes the tariff, our jasmine rice will be too expensive to compete,’ an industry executive says.

Politics

3 d. ago Indian man charged for molesting crew member on Singapore Airlines flight

The incident occurred on a flight from Australia in February.

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3 d. ago Southeast Asians in Los Angeles are being detained, deported at routine ICE check

Cambodian, Laotian, and Vietnamese immigrants are now facing enforcement of long-stayed deportation orders as the Trump administration boosts deportations.

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3 d. ago Southeast Asians in Los Angeles detained, deported at routine ICE check

Cambodian, Laotian, and Vietnamese immigrants are now facing enforcement of long-stayed deportation orders as the Trump administration boosts deportations.

Politics

4 d. ago China’s solar panel makers explore options as Washington sets tariffs for Southeast Asia

Some Chinese manufacturers of photovoltaic products are speeding up their overseas factory deployment, hoping to secure a less-expensive route to the US.

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4 d. ago Xi Jinping’s jaunt through Southeast Asia is ‘a reassurance and a warning’ to trading partners as the region is caught between the U.S. and China

Xi Jinping’s jaunt through Southeast Asia is ‘a reassurance and a warning’ to trading partners as the region is caught between the U.S. and China  Fortune

Events

4 d. ago Amid China origin concerns, Vietnam acts to curb illegal transshipment of US

Washington has openly accused Chinese companies of using Vietnam as a transshipment hub to dodge US duties.

Events

4 d. ago Puan Noor Aishah, wife of Singapore’s first president, dies aged 91

Tributes have poured in for Puan Noor Aishah, the widow of Yusof Ishak, remembered for her grace, humility and dedication to Singapore.

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4 d. ago Singapore mourns Puan Noor Aishah, wife of first president Yusof Ishak, who died aged 91

Tributes have poured in for Puan Noor Aishah, the widow of Yusof Ishak, remembered for her grace, humility and dedication to Singapore.

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