By diversifying its market investment sources, Asean can be less reliant on American capital, a former Malaysian central banker says.
South Korea unveils emergency measures for car industry hit by Trump tariffs
The measures include financial support for vehicle makers as well as tax cuts and subsidies to boost domestic demand.
Myanmar earthquake: Singapore deploys cyborg cockroaches in rescue efforts
The insect-robot hybrids are fitted with tiny ‘backpacks’ containing infrared cameras and sensors to detect human heat signatures.
A$14 billion in green hydrogen incentives subject to Australia election results
Australia’s two major parties have set out a contrasting path for the future of the green hydrogen industry, with A$14 billion (approx. US$8.792 billion) of investment and tax credits subject to the result of the upcoming federal election on 3 May.
China’s rail ambitions receive another boost as Mongolia approves new line
China is also moving forward with cross-border rail projects in Central Asia and Southeast Asia.
Singapore jails, canes 2 men for raping a drunk 16-year-old girl in a public toilet
A third man involved in the ‘cluster assault’ is also on trial.
Singapore High Court clarifies limits on court challenges to arbitral decisions
A recent decision by the Singapore High Court has confirmed that it will not directly interfere with determinations made by the Singapore Internation Arbitration Court.
Bangladesh court detains 70 lawyers tied to toppled government
All of the lawyers belonged to the party of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, who fled to India following a student-led uprising in 2024.
Indonesia will not retaliate against Trump tariff, minister says
Chief Economic Minister Airlangga Hartarto said that Indonesia would pursue diplomacy and negotiations to find mutually beneficial solutions.
Philippines disputes China’s arrest of alleged Filipino spies
The Philippines says the three were ordinary citizens and the arrests could be retaliation for Manila’s arrest of alleged Chinese spies.