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President To Lam
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Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh
Crime in Hong Kong
Hong Kong police arrest 5 over shoplifting syndicate targeting Muji stores
Group allegedly posted lookouts as other members swiftly stuffed clothing into handbags and reusable bags before leaving.
16 Apr 2026 - 7:22PM
Japan
Why Japan will remain the most trusted power in Asean despite military push
16 Apr 2026 - 6:27PM
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The Philippines
Why Southeast Asian nations are skipping major US-Philippine Balikatan drills
15 Apr 2026 - 8:00PM
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China-Asean relations
Xi tells Vietnamese counterpart they should ‘jointly oppose unilateralism’
On To Lam’s state visit, Chinese president also urges keeping ‘supply chains stable and unimpeded’ as Iran war deepens global energy crisis.
15 Apr 2026 - 7:59PM
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Japan
Japan to provide US$10 billion support to help Asia secure oil
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi says the support will be equivalent to as much as 1.2 billion barrels of oil.
15 Apr 2026 - 6:15PM
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2026 Trump-Xi summit
Xi Jinping meets foreign leaders: tracker 2026
World leaders are flocking to Beijing this year as Trump’s trade war spurs US allies to look for new ties.
15 Apr 2026 - 5:45PM
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US-China relations
Russian and Chinese envoys meet in Beijing to discuss Iran, Ukraine and Taiwan
Chinese readout warns of rising turmoil in veiled swipe at Washington and Trump as Beijing strengthens ties with Moscow.
15 Apr 2026 - 4:46AM
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Asia travel
Lack of fuel reserves forces Southeast Asian flight cuts amid Hormuz crisis
Airlines are cutting flights, as dependence on Middle Eastern fuel hits operators from Pakistan to New Zealand.
14 Apr 2026 - 12:10PM
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United States
Minnesota investigates ICE arrest of Hmong-American man as possible kidnapping
ChongLy ‘Scott’ Thao was arrested at gunpoint, and escorted in his underwear and a blanket in freezing conditions.
14 Apr 2026 - 2:41PM
Renewable energy
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Hormuz crisis a chance to spur Asia’s shift to clean, secure energy
The US war on Iran should be a catalyst for governments and industries to accelerate the transition to renewables.
12 Apr 2026 - 5:30AM
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Mainland China
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Who is Vietnam’s new Prime Minister Le Minh Hung?
The ex-central banker has the credentials to succeed. Whether he has the political capital remains to be seen.
11 Apr 2026 - 1:00PM
China trade
‘Cancelling orders’ in China: Hormuz oil crisis hits transport and manufacturing
Analysts and industry insiders say higher costs are squeezing margins, with some of China’s wary industrial heartland compelled to make day-to-day purchases.
11 Apr 2026 - 1:00PM
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Food and agriculture
Asia’s ‘panicked farmers’ brace for a looming rice crisis post-Iran war
Shortages of imported fertilisers and fuel could not have come at a worse time for many Southeast Asian rice farmers.
11 Apr 2026 - 11:04AM
Banking & finance
OKX Ventures, HashKey Capital back Vietnam crypto platform’s pilot scheme bid
Under pilot rules, at least 65 per cent of capital must come from institutional investors and foreign ownership is capped at 49 per cent.
10 Apr 2026 - 11:04AM
US, Israel war on Iran
Why US-Iran truce may not end high airfares and flight disruptions
According to airline bosses, it will still take months for jet fuel supplies and prices to normalise.
9 Apr 2026 - 9:53PM
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Food and Drinks
Hainanese chicken rice origins and its versions in Singapore, Malaysia and more
With roots in Hainan’s Wenchang chicken, Hainanese chicken rice shows how a dish can quietly evolve into distinct regional iterations.
9 Apr 2026 - 7:15AM
Artificial intelligence
AI fuels global trade growth as China-US flows shift, McKinsey finds
Data-centre expansion and AI investment push global trade ahead of economic growth, consultancy says.
9 Apr 2026 - 7:00AM
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US, Israel war on Iran
No quick fix for Asian airlines even if Iran reopens Hormuz: IATA chief
While crude oil is likely to be cheaper after the US-Iran ceasefire, jet fuel costs will stay high for the short haul, IATA’s Walsh says.
8 Apr 2026 - 3:26PM
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Asean
Most in Asean prefer China over US in survey, Trump cited as biggest concern
Support for China was stronger in Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Singapore, according to the ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute survey.
7 Apr 2026 - 6:08PM
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To Lam
To Lam emerges as Vietnam’s ‘supreme leader’ after being elected president
The Communist Party chief is the first person to secure the top two jobs through the party’s normal leadership selection processes.
7 Apr 2026 - 2:35PM
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The Philippines
Why high fuel costs could accelerate the Philippines’ EV boom
Vietnam’s VinFast is seizing the moment by offering incentives for drivers to make the switch from petrol-powered vehicles to electric.
7 Apr 2026 - 8:00AM
New Openings
Hong Kong’s hottest new openings, from Le Le’s launch to Thong Smith’s debut
Progressive Vietnamese arrives in the form of Le Le, while Bangkok’s cult-favourite boat noodle specialist Thong Smith debuts in Wan Chai.
6 Apr 2026 - 3:00PM
Thailand
Thailand’s fishing industry fights for survival as Iran war hits fuel costs
Half of the fleet is already docked as the fishing association warns the whole sector may ‘collapse like dominoes’.
5 Apr 2026 - 8:00AM
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Asean
Cultural capitals: Southeast Asia seeks soft power to outlast the buzz
The region’s creators are going global, but the structures to sustain them are still catching up.
4 Apr 2026 - 9:50AM
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Sri Lanka
152 arrested in Sri Lanka in alleged Chinese-run cyberscam
Among those arrested in a raid on a hotel rented by Chinese men in the coastal town of Chilaw were 133 Chinese people.
3 Apr 2026 - 11:23PM
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Taiwan
Former KMT chairwoman calls for ‘profound mutual trust’ with mainland China
Social media post from Hung Hsiu-chu comes days ahead of sitting KMT chairwoman Cheng Li-wun’s visit to mainland.
3 Apr 2026 - 8:44PM
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Malaysia
‘Feels unreal’: Indonesian grandma freed from Malaysian death row flies home
Ani Anggraeni spent nearly 15 years in prison for drug trafficking before her death sentence was commuted and she was later pardoned.
3 Apr 2026 - 12:49PM
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US-China trade war
As Xi-Trump summit approaches, tariffs continue to choke direct trade
Deficit with mainland hits two-decade low as trade shifts to Taiwan, Mexico and Vietnam amid tariff fallout and efforts to stabilise ties.
3 Apr 2026 - 5:42AM
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