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China vows to crack down on school bullying after student’s murder sparks public outrage

Anti-bullying measures range from checks and inspections,\ to punishments and enhanced supervision.

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

Hong Kong court bans protest song Glory To Hong Kong

Penned anonymously, its lyrics include the slogan “Liberate Hong Kong, revolution of our times”.

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

From May 10, international students must show proof of savings of at least S$26,500 to get their visa.

Malaysia eyes ‘orang utan diplomacy’ with nations that import palm oil

Likening it to China’s “panda diplomacy”, Malaysia said it would prove its commitment to biodiversity conservation.

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

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

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

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

Insight

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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

Affordable, versatile and zippy: E-rickshaws drive green mobility wave in India

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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