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Malaysian parties woo Indian voters in tight Kuala Kubu Bharu by-election

Making up 18 per cent of voters in the constituency, the Indian community could decide the winner on May 11.

Australia raises minimum savings for student visa, warns on fake recruitment

Iran’s capacity to move oil reliant on Malaysian providers, US official says

US officials in Singapore working to counter financing, revenue generation by Iran and its proxies.

Indonesia’s spyware protects national security but needs more oversight: Analysts

Revelations in the Amnesty report raised concerns about links to Israel and privacy.

Thailand’s new health minister signals rethink of cannabis decriminalisation policy

The ministry is in the process of gathering public opinion to weigh how open Thailand should be to cannabis, said Mr Somsak Thepsuthin.

Probe of South Korea’s First Lady on Dior bag allegations set to begin

In rapidly ageing China, millions can't afford to retire

Taiwan says its military is ready for China moves around new president’s inauguration

India Election 2024

Heatwave in India raises fears of adverse impact on voter turnout in general election

India’s general election sees record seizures of money and drugs used to buy votes

Modi accused of hate speech by his opponents, analysts say possible shift in polls strategy

India election: Rising unemployment may determine youth vote

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Tuning up S’pore’s twin economic engines of labour force and productivity

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Keeping Singapore special: PM Lee Hsien Loong’s 20 years in office

Does Singapore have what it takes to look after the elderly?

Letters from Bureaus

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Podcast: Chinese' salve for loneliness: Pay to drink at strangers' homes

As Japan’s bookstores die out, its government intervenes to boost literary culture

Music festivals, once a big draw in Australia, are losing appeal

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Podcast: Chinese' salve for loneliness: Pay to drink at strangers' homes

The rise of home bars in cities across China shows how young Chinese are craving for companionship but without having to invest in relationships.

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Podcast: Thai music, Thaksin, a ‘tattoo’: Thailand feels its way forward

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