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A woman walks past a statue of Myanmar’s independence hero Aung San at Thu Mingalar Park in Yangon on July 16. Photo: AFP
Myanmar

‘Defanging’ Aung San: Myanmar’s generals wage war on memory

Removing statues of the country’s founding father appears aimed at stripping democratic legitimacy from his daughter, Aung San Suu Kyi.

Indonesia

Indonesia’s plan for a rival to Singapore starts to take shape

Singapore

‘It’s exhausting’: Singapore’s young workers cling to side hustles to survive AI

Indonesia

‘A matter of survival’: Indonesia’s push for a financial hub in Bali

Luhut Pandjaitan wants investors to imagine kamikaze drones over Abu Dhabi, then picture themselves in Bali instead.

Luhut Pandjaitan, chairman of Indonesia’s National Economic Council, at the Nusa Dua Forum in Bali, Indonesia, on July 17. Photo: Nora Tam
Luhut Pandjaitan, chairman of Indonesia’s National Economic Council, at the Nusa Dua Forum in Bali, Indonesia, on July 17. Photo: Nora Tam
Middle East

Smaller Asian airlines seek to add routes despite Middle East war, fuel costs

Akasa Air aims to raise its capacity while AirBorneo plans to connect more regional destinations as larger rivals face constraints to expand.

Indonesia

Tornado rips roofing from Indonesian construction site, sends workers fleeing

Officials say there were no fatalities from the brief incident in Batam, but warn that unstable conditions can trigger further sudden storms.

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Asean

Can Southeast Asia survive more Iran war fuel shocks?

Analysts warn the region cannot fully insulate itself from an extended conflict if the Strait of Hormuz remains disrupted.

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Black smoke rises following explosions near a military base hosting US forces in the northern Iraqi city of Irbil, on Friday. Photo: AP
Black smoke rises following explosions near a military base hosting US forces in the northern Iraqi city of Irbil, on Friday. Photo: AP
Malaysia

Malaysia’s refugee registration halt risks ‘ultimate disaster’ for new arrivals

The asylum seekers would be ‘susceptible to enforcement raids’ and ‘extortion by both authorities and locals’, an activist says.

Malaysia

US summons Malaysian envoy over ban on Israeli citizens

The ambassador told the State Department that Malaysia’s policy of not recognising Israel was not new, the foreign minister said.

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Cambodia

Hun Manet vows to make Cambodia ‘not worth staying’ for scammers

Cambodia has come under significant international pressure over scam compounds, including from both the US and China.

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A soldier stands guard inside a compound that is believed to have been used for scam operations in O’Smach, near the Thai-Cambodian border, on March 6. Photo: Reuters
The Philippines

Is it all economic doom and gloom for the Philippines?

The energy crisis and turmoil in the Senate are among factors threatening the Philippine economy’s recovery, observers warn.

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A vendor carries bottles of cooking oil to sell at a market in Quezon City, the Philippines, on July 7. Photo: EPA
A vendor carries bottles of cooking oil to sell at a market in Quezon City, the Philippines, on July 7. Photo: EPA
Laos

As Laos’ methanol poisoning case begins, friend of victim slams ‘cover-up’

A British man who was blinded in the incident says he feels sorry for the families of the six victims who died, but is ‘not angry’ any more.

Malaysia

‘Privacy lost so easily’: influencer’s bill leak rattles Malaysia’s telcos

Screenshots of an overdue bill have stirred outrage over how easily authorised staff can expose personal data.

The Philippines

What does New Zealand bring to the Philippines’ security network?

The upgrade to a comprehensive partnership gives both countries a wider framework to deepen cooperation, analysts say.

Philippines Foreign Secretary Theresa Lazaro and her New Zealand counterpart Winston Peters on the sidelines of the Asean Foreign Ministers’ Meeting on Tuesday in Pasay, Metro Manila. Photo: Pool via AP
Singapore

Younger Singaporean men less averse to spousal violence: study

Among men born in 1981 or later, 30 per cent either agreed or were neutral when asked whether spousal violence could ever be acceptable.

A depiction of a man hurting his wife. Photo: Shutterstock
A depiction of a man hurting his wife. Photo: Shutterstock
Indonesia

Indonesia’s AI copyright push opens new front in war over digital content

With traffic slumping, a draft bill aims to force tech giants to pay media outlets for using their journalism.

China trade

China’s durian imports from Thailand, Malaysia soar as glut stresses growers

Chinese imports of the pungent fruit have increased by 47 per cent in the first half of 2026, prompting a sharp decline in prices.

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Thailand

Thailand launches manhunt after 5 soldiers killed, civilians injured in south

A 10-year-old boy is among the six civilians injured when attackers open fire and throw pipe bombs at soldiers at a security checkpoint.

A group of men are seen in a video riding on a back of a black pickup truck before allegedly attacking soldiers at a security checkpoint in Narathiwat province on Wednesday. Photo: Internal Security Operations Command Region 4/AP
A group of men are seen in a video riding on a back of a black pickup truck before allegedly attacking soldiers at a security checkpoint in Narathiwat province on Wednesday. Photo: Internal Security Operations Command Region 4/AP
The Philippines

Indonesia-Philippines power link sparks hopes of cheap energy, stable supply

Efforts to establish links under the Asean Power Grid scheme would first need to overcome technical and political hurdles, experts say.

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Malaysia

Malaysia’s Anwar rejects ‘totally absurd’ US military aid threat over Israel ban

Eight lawmakers have sent a letter to Marco Rubio accusing Anwar of singling out Israelis solely because of their nationality.

Singapore

‘Disbelief, shock’: Singapore PM on Faishal’s inappropriate messages with woman

PM Lawrence Wong sheds further light on how accusations against Faishal had to be investigated as a public matter after an email complaint.

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Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim pictured during his swearing-in ceremony at the Istana in Singapore in May last year. Photo: AFP
The Philippines

Philippines’ impeachment trial: court ruling heightens stakes for VP Sara

Ruling allowing access to key financial records could give prosecutors a clearer route to show she amassed ill-gotten wealth, analysts say.

Philippine Vice-President Sara Duterte-Carpio during a press conference in February in Manila. Photo: AP
Philippine Vice-President Sara Duterte-Carpio during a press conference in February in Manila. Photo: AP
Malaysia

Malaysia won’t be intimidated over Israelis’ entry ban, Anwar tells US lawmakers

The lawmakers have criticised Anwar’s remarks to deport Israeli nationals in Malaysia holding dual citizenship.

Singapore

Singapore PM Lawrence Wong steps up renewal pace in cabinet reshuffle

Coordinating Minister for National Security K Shanmugam is promoted to senior minister, among other key changes.

Malaysia

Trump proposes seasoned diplomat as Malaysia envoy instead of ‘alpha male’

Joshua Harris has been chosen for the post after Trump’s previous pick, Nick Adams, rankled Malaysians for his hardline support of Israel.

The nomination of Nick Adams as US ambassador to Malaysia was returned to President Donald Trump in January and was no longer eligible for confirmation. Photo: X/NickAdamsinUSA
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