Southeast Asia
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Over 4 times more youths in Singapore, Vietnam upbeat about domestic politics than Indonesians, Thais: Survey
SINGAPORE: At least four times more youths in Singapore and Vietnam are optimistic about their countries’ political conditions as compared…
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As Trump’s shadow looms, Southeast Asian economies face ‘hard challenges’ in 2025
Meanwhile, in Malaysia, Anwar has introduced a higher minimum wage and bumped salaries for the civil service – moves that…
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Increased risk of fires, transboundary haze in Mekong sub-region as dry season begins
SINGAPORE: The ASEAN Specialised Meteorological Centre (ASMC) issued a “Level 1” alert on Thursday (Jan 2), warning of hotspots and…
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Singapore’s ISD warns of spillover effects on region from terror groups exploiting Syria’s instability, says ‘fluid situation bears watching’
The ISD warned it will take firm action against those who intend to engage in armed violence in Singapore or…
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ISD warns of spillover effects on Singapore from terror groups exploiting Syria’s political instability, says ‘fluid situation bears watching’
The ISD warned it will take firm action against those who intend to engage in armed violence in Singapore or…
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Commentary: Chinese security companies are putting boots on the ground in Myanmar. It could go disastrously wrong
WHAT ARE THE POSSIBLE IMPLICATIONS? While private security corporations are nominally separate from China’s People Liberation Army (PLA), there is…
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ASEAN aims to boost intra-regional trade through better transport connectivity
TAPPING EACH OTHER’S STRENGTHS Thailand has said it is on board when it comes to improving connectivity between countries. For…
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Commentary: Southeast Asia will find Trump’s second trade war harder to weather
In his second term, more punitive tariffs could force companies to relocate entire industrial ecosystems. Southeast Asian countries are well-positioned…
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‘Middle of the world’: How the UAE is drawing more tech talent amid US-China AI race
In Dubai, it works with a local partner that has experience with hospitals and the health authorities of Dubai and Abu…
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ASEAN states have to ‘work very closely’ to tackle region’s climate change risks, says bloc’s sec-gen
DISASTER RISK REDUCTION FINANCING Southeast Asia, which is prone to rising sea levels, floods, heatwaves and droughts, faces challenges when…
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