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India

India’s new submarine base targets China’s growing sea power

The Rambilli base’s network of pens aim to provide India’s submarines with an undetected gateway to the Bay of Bengal – and beyond.

Cambodia

Desperate measures: can Cambodia’s tariff trim save it from Trump’s trade axe?

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Malaysia

Will Malaysia’s car industry face a Trump-tariff price war from Chinese EVs?

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US-Asean relations

Asean’s ‘illusion of solidarity’ splinters amid Trump’s tariff threats

While Malaysia calls for a united front, the reality is a race for bilateral deals, with Vietnam leading the charge – as China watches on.

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Illustration: Huy Truong
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Malaysia

Are Malaysia’s whistle-blower laws protecting the wrong people?

A businessman who exposed alleged corruption is now facing scrutiny himself, raising questions about Malaysia’s anti-graft legal framework.

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India

India speeds up UK, EU trade deals to buffer against Trump’s tariffs

Analysts warn of potential ‘winners and losers’ if deals are rushed – though 90 per cent of the UK deal is already reportedly done.

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The Philippines

Murder of Chinese-Filipino businessman fuels crime fears in the Philippines

The ‘brutal’ murders of businessman Anson Que and his driver have reignited urgent calls for authorities to crack down on crime syndicates.

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Anson Que – CEO-owner of Elison Steel and also known as Cong Yuan Guo and Anton Que – was abducted together with his driver Armanie Pabillo in the afternoon of March 29 in Bulacan province. Photo: Handout
Anson Que – CEO-owner of Elison Steel and also known as Cong Yuan Guo and Anton Que – was abducted together with his driver Armanie Pabillo in the afternoon of March 29 in Bulacan province. Photo: Handout
India

Urine trouble: Air India probes bizarre peeing case on Bangkok flight

The carrier has formed an independent committee to review the matter and determine potential disciplinary actions.

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India

Musk’s SpaceX set to transform India’s space sector with Jio and Airtel tie-ups

Reliance Jio and its rival Bharti Airtel have signed separate deals with SpaceX to bring the Starlink internet service to India.

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Malaysia

Asean rules out retaliation against US tariffs, to seek ‘frank dialogue’

The bloc said the levies will lead to ‘significant challenges’ for businesses and affect livelihoods of millions of people in the region.

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The Asean logo is displayed outside the venue of the bloc’s finance ministers’ meeting in Kuala Lumpur on April 8. Photo: Reuters
Asean

Trump’s tariffs: Asean urged to tap East Asia’s trillions in forex reserves

By diversifying its market investment sources, Asean can be less reliant on American capital, a former Malaysian central banker says.

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Asean nations should look to tap East Asia’s huge foreign exchange reserves to boost their stock markets, a former Malaysian central banker says. Photo: Reuters
Asean nations should look to tap East Asia’s huge foreign exchange reserves to boost their stock markets, a former Malaysian central banker says. Photo: Reuters
Australia

Australia boosts Philippines’ South China Sea defence with 20 drones

Australia’s gift comes days after a near-collision between Philippine and Chinese coastguard vessels in the South China Sea.

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Vietnam

Will Trump’s tariffs on Vietnam derail Hanoi’s digital economy ambitions?

Analysts say a deal with Washington on tariffs could unlock Vietnam’s ‘key player’ potential in Southeast Asia’s digital value chain.

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Malaysia

Trouble ahead for Malaysia’s green future as Trump’s tariffs rattle solar sector

Analysts warn the new levies, coupled with the US’ retreat from climate commitments, could derail renewable energy growth across the region.

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[Shutterstock] “Shah Alam, Malaysia- 24th June, 2023: Solar panels on a house in Shah Alam, Malaysia. Photo: Shutterstock
Asean

Trump’s tariffs: Asean urged to explore trade diversification, tap FTAs

The call by analysts comes as Asean countries are among the hardest hit by US President Donald Trump’s universal tariffs.

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Asean is facing growing calls for the 10-member bloc to step up its trade diversification and seal more free trade agreements. Photo: Reuters
Asean is facing growing calls for the 10-member bloc to step up its trade diversification and seal more free trade agreements. Photo: Reuters
Singapore

Trump’s tariffs: Singapore’s Lawrence Wong slams US – ‘not actions by a friend’

Wong says Washington’s tariffs are a repudiation of the global trade system that the US once championed.

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Malaysia

Malaysia’s Anwar urges Asean to ‘hold its nerve’ over Trump’s tariffs

The Malaysian prime minister invokes Asean’s 57-year history, saying the bloc has withstood bigger challenges in the past.

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Renewable energy

Asia’s green energy appetite fuels the Gulf’s renewables revolution

As the world transitions, the Gulf’s growing renewable-energy ties with China and Southeast Asia are poised to reshape global power dynamics.

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An Emirati man walks beneath photovoltaic panels on a solar farm south of Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates. Photo: AFP
An Emirati man walks beneath photovoltaic panels on a solar farm south of Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates. Photo: AFP
Donald Trump

Amid Trump’s tariff war, 1 Asia sector could emerge unscathed – clean energy

Asia and other regions are expected to boost renewable partnerships with China, the world’s clean energy leader, analysts say.

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Malaysia

Malaysia warns of slump over US tariff as visit by China’s Xi spurs trade hopes

President Xi Jinping’s coming visit to Malaysia, Cambodia and Vietnam has turned attention to China as a potential economic stabiliser.

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Asean

Myanmar earthquake: can Asean step up to fill US aid vacuum?

The US aid retreat opens ways for China and India to use their humanitarian assistance to build influence.

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The Chinese government’s second batch of emergency supplies arrives at Yangon International Airport on Thursday. Photo: Xinhua
Australia

Sinking feeling: is Australia’s navy ready for a Pacific conflict?

For years, Australia assumed it had time on its side. But experts warn its maritime defences are woefully unprepared for a modern conflict.

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HMAS Parramatta, and Anzac-class frigate of the Royal Australian Navy. Photo: Shutterstock
HMAS Parramatta, and Anzac-class frigate of the Royal Australian Navy. Photo: Shutterstock
Vietnam

Vietnamese firms bemoan ‘absurdity’ of Trump’s higher tariff as US orders fall

As part of President Donald Trump’s move to impose ‘reciprocal’ tariffs, Vietnam will face a levy of 46 per cent on its exports to the US.

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Vietnam

Trump and Vietnam’s leader To Lam closer to tariff deal after ‘productive’ call

The US president says he spoke with Vietnamese leader To Lam, who is seeking to avoid punishing 46 per cent duties.

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Malaysia

Beyond the sea: Malaysia’s rail port project targets a trade corridor shake-up

Perlis Inland Port aims to offer Southeast Asia a viable land-based trade alternative to the instability of current shipping routes.

A goods train arrives at a container terminal in Malaysia’s Perlis state. Photo: Joseph Sipalan
Open Questions series

Scholar Jing Qian on right-sizing China’s economy in the age of Trump

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US-China rivalry doesn’t have to be a zero-sum game: Jessica Chen Weiss

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China’s rise, potential recession, no WWIII yet: 11 key interviews from 2024

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Why eco-warrior Ma Jun sees hope for China’s role in Cop29 amid US uncertainty

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Historian on why we aren’t heading towards WWIII yet and how wars have changed

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Scholar Jing Qian on right-sizing China’s economy in the age of Trump

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Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen

US-China rivalry doesn’t have to be a zero-sum game: Jessica Chen Weiss

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Illustration: Victor Sanjinez

China’s rise, potential recession, no WWIII yet: 11 key interviews from 2024

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Why eco-warrior Ma Jun sees hope for China’s role in Cop29 amid US uncertainty

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Historian on why we aren’t heading towards WWIII yet and how wars have changed

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