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Indonesia
Can Indonesia’s US$762 million Ramadan stimulus boost spending and growth?
The package, which includes fare cuts and food handouts, is meant to keep people travelling and shopping, and help shore up early-growth momentum.
17 Feb 2026 - 6:00PM
Singapore
A match made in Singapore? ‘Aunties, not algorithms’ aims to woo US singles
17 Feb 2026 - 1:00PM
Indonesia
‘The smell is awful’: Indonesia’s capital is drowning in waste
17 Feb 2026 - 11:41AM
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Malaysia
Thai court clears Australian writer after Malaysian defamation case withdrawn
Independent writer Murray Hunter said that he believes he was improperly arrested by Thai police for articles he had written about Malaysia in his online newsletter.
16 Feb 2026 - 11:34PM
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Australian Murray Hunter during an interview in Bangkok, Thailand, on October 2 last year. Photo: AP
The Philippines
ICC naming of Duterte’s allies sharpens Philippines’ political fault lines
Senators Ronald dela Rosa and Christopher Go named as alleged ‘co-perpetrators’ in the former president’s crimes against humanity case.
16 Feb 2026 - 9:22PM
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Myanmar
East Timor triggers Asean first, accuses Myanmar of war crimes
East Timor’s laws allow its domestic courts to investigate and potentially prosecute serious international crimes regardless of where they were committed.
16 Feb 2026 - 6:46PM
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Thailand
Thailand’s economy rebounds despite tourism decline, pandemic
Lagging regional peers since the pandemic, the Thai economy has faced multiple headwinds, including US tariffs, high household debt and a strengthening baht.
16 Feb 2026 - 4:51PM
People walk next to decorations ahead of the Lunar New Year’s Day at a shopping mall in Bangkok, Thailand, on Saturday. Photo: EPA-EFE
Malaysia
Probe into anti-corruption chief revives doubts about Malaysia’s reform drive
The government has ordered an investigation as critics question whether oversight mechanisms are strong enough.
16 Feb 2026 - 4:50PM
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Indonesia
Crude business for Indonesia amid West’s squeeze on Russian oil
Analysts say Indonesia’s energy demand could draw scrutiny as Moscow seeks new buyers, potentially complicating US trade talks.
16 Feb 2026 - 2:58PM
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Malaysia
‘Enough is enough’: Malaysians rally to demand arrest of anti-corruption head
The protest against Azam is the biggest since Malaysians rallied in October to demand government action against Israel over the Gaza war.
16 Feb 2026 - 8:55AM
Indonesia
Why Indonesia’s US$1.67 billion China-backed dam is in limbo
Even energy regulators were kept in the dark about the abrupt crackdown that has spooked renewables investors.
16 Feb 2026 - 8:00AM
The Batang Toru hydroelectric project in Sumatra, Indonesia, has prompted concerns from environmentalists. Photo: Handout
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ICE releases detained Filipino after ‘unreasonable failures of care’
Greggy Sorio, a Filipino green card holder who lost a toe and part of his foot to a bone infection, wins release following medical neglect.
16 Feb 2026 - 11:33AM
Malaysia
Can Malaysia’s ban stop global flow of toxic e-waste?
Malaysian customs recently intercepted nearly 200 tonnes of e-waste, but high shipping volumes make detection a ‘challenge’, officials say.
15 Feb 2026 - 4:00PM
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Malaysia
Malaysia seeks to seize Saudi prince’s overseas assets worth US$115 million
The 1MDB funds are held in several Swiss bank accounts belonging to Turki Abdullah Al Saud.
15 Feb 2026 - 3:44PM
Vietnam
‘Everyone became greedy’: how Vietnam’s crypto gold rush ended in ruins
Vietnam’s crypto boom faces a harsh winter as investors lose fortunes, bankruptcies and lay-offs roil the industry.
15 Feb 2026 - 2:26PM
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A Vietnamese cryptocurrency investor looks at the latest bitcoin values on a laptop in Hanoi. Photo: AFP
Indonesia
Indonesians weigh peril and promise of Jakarta – the world’s most populous city
Extreme heat, floods, pollution, congested traffic and a tough job market are some of the major challenges faced by the city’s residents.
15 Feb 2026 - 2:00PM
The Philippines
Philippine senators Go, Dela Rosa helped Duterte wage drug war: ICC prosecutors
The two sitting senators are among eight officials linked to the ex-president’s crimes against humanity charges, an ICC document says.
14 Feb 2026 - 3:05PM
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Malaysia
Malaysia smashes high-end sex syndicate charging US$900 a session
The suspected ringleader and salesmen are Chinese nationals while a Singaporean and Malaysian have been asked to assist in investigations.
14 Feb 2026 - 11:37AM
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A view of the Kuala Lumpur skyline. The bungalow was in an upmarket residential area of the capital. Photo: Shutterstock
Thailand
Thailand tackles mammoth human-animal problem with elephant birth control
The vaccination drive has drawn criticism that it might undermine conservation efforts of an animal seen as a symbol of the nation.
14 Feb 2026 - 9:53AM
The Philippines
Too popular to impeach? Philippine efforts to unseat Duterte-Carpio face snags
There is some uncertainty over whether President Marcos’ allies would be able to make up the numbers to support the complaints.
14 Feb 2026 - 8:48AM
The Philippines
Philippines’ AI reckoning puts millions of jobs on the line
The US$30 billion outsourcing sector is fighting to adapt, leaving millions of workers with a stark choice: upskill or be left behind.
14 Feb 2026 - 4:03PM
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Malaysia
Malaysia to investigate anti-corruption chief as resignation calls mount
MACC chief Azam Baki says he welcomes any ‘transparent, independent’ investigation into his shareholdings.
13 Feb 2026 - 6:54PM
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Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Chief Commissioner Azam Baki. Photo: SCMP
Thailand
Thai PM agrees to form coalition with Thaksin-backed Pheu Thai
The 2 parties were previously coalition partners, until PM Anutin pulled out over a Cambodia border dispute scandal last June.
13 Feb 2026 - 6:09PM
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The Philippines
Philippines flood fund theft of ‘people’s money’ forces tax rethink
Abolishing the much maligned travel tax is a good start but the whole system needs an overhaul, critics say.
13 Feb 2026 - 5:15PM
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Malaysia
Singaporean sweeps Kuala Lumpur road after Malaysia littering conviction
Nuh Qurasaini, the first Singaporean convicted of littering under Malaysia’s stricter law, performs court-ordered clean-up near Dataran Merdeka.
13 Feb 2026 - 4:27PM
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