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‘Bloodbath looms’ in China’s overcrowded EV industry

Just a fraction of the country's almost 200 manufacturers is expected to survive.

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

Malaysia grapples with doctor shortage as housemen numbers fall by half since 2019

The issue could be resolved with better pay, allowances and benefits, says a rights group.

Huge crowds in Vietnam for anniversary of Dien Bien Phu victory over France

French Defence Minister Sebastien Lecornu was among those at the event.

China says its military took necessary steps to warn Australia in jet incident

PM Anthony Albanese said it was unacceptable for Australian defence personnel to be put at risk in international airspace.

Philippines says it won’t raise South China Sea tensions, won’t use water cannon

Second suspect nabbed over acid attack on Malaysian national footballer

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

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

How Asia-Pacific cities are fighting back against climate change

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

Podcast

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.

Podcast: Climate change need not mean more dengue cases if cities are built better, say experts

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

Podcast: Why Asean is watching the Philippines' strategy in South China Sea

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