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Malaysians’ worries over country’s direction could hurt Anwar, says analysts

Malaysians are increasingly unhappy with the government over corruption and the economic conditions.

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

India election: Rising unemployment may determine youth vote

A major pre-poll survey has identified a lack of jobs as the main concern for voters.

Indonesia to start MRT network expansion beyond Jakarta in Q3 2024

MRT expansion adds to modernisation of public transport under outgoing President Widodo.

Xi orders biggest Chinese military reorganisation since 2015

The new Information Support Force will support the construction and utilisation of the cyber information system.

Hong Kong sees subtle shifts in reporting environment, faces fresh scrutiny over media freedoms

North Korea conducts cruise missile warhead test on April 19: KCNA

Remote Indonesia volcano erupts again after thousands evacuated

India Election 2024

India election: Rising unemployment may determine youth vote

India votes in opening phase of general election as PM Modi looks set to win a third term

India election 2024: What you need to know

BJP banks on ‘Ram’ effect for victory in upcoming polls

Insight

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

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

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Three-Body Problem propels China’s sci-fi scene

Letters from Bureaus

HEY YU, DREAMER: Vanity car plates in Hong Kong prove an endearing, enduring trend

South Koreans’ love for ‘national panda’ Fu Bao belies less than cuddly ties with China

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

Jakarta’s old textile market keeps up with the times with tech and a touch of Thai

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

Tan Tam Mei reflects on her time as Thailand correspondent, and looks ahead to how the country could navigate geopolitical and domestic politics.

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