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Leader of the environmentalist association Sea Shepherd Conservation Society Paul Watson is fighting efforts by Japan to have him extradited to stand trial for a 2010 confrontation with Japanese whalers. Photo: AFP

Japan demands Denmark extradite activist over whaling ship clash, despite furore

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Former Bamban Mayor Alice Guo. Photo: Facebook / Alice Guo

Prisoner swap: Indonesia offered fugitive Alice Guo in exchange for Gregor Haas

5 Sep 2024 - 7:56PM

Protesters gather at then Prime Minister Hasina’s palace in Dhaka during a demonstration last month. Photo: dpa

Will Bangladesh join Asean? Maritime arbitration wins favour Dhaka

5 Sep 2024 - 5:58PMvideocam

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim speaks during a plenary session of the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok, Russia, on Thursday. Photo: Roscongress Foundation via Reuters

Malaysia to continue South China Sea oil exploration despite Beijing’s protest

5 Sep 2024 - 4:55PMvideocam

Singapore tackles public cleanliness issues during Hungry Ghost festival, as devotees face criticism for littering after offerings burning. Photo: Shutterstock

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Singapore’s Hungry Ghost festival littered with complaints of joss paper burning

5 Sep 2024 - 1:46PMvideocam

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The young Myanmar volunteers training to oust the junta

Chinese casino workers to be kicked out of Philippines

Pope praises Indonesians for choosing children over pets

Indonesian Catholics in tears as pope visits Jakarta

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Leader of the environmentalist association Sea Shepherd Conservation Society Paul Watson is fighting efforts by Japan to have him extradited to stand trial for a 2010 confrontation with Japanese whalers. Photo: AFP

Japan demands Denmark extradite activist over whaling ship clash, despite furore

Paul Watson’s arrest in Greenland sparked protests and calls for his release, while Japan insists on upholding international law and a fair trial.

Paul Watson’s arrest in Greenland sparked protests and calls for his release, while Japan insists on upholding international law and a fair trial

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Video | The young Myanmar volunteers training to oust the junta

5 Sep 2024 - 8:00PM

Prisoner swap: Indonesia offered fugitive Alice Guo in exchange for Gregor Haas

5 Sep 2024 - 7:56PM

Will Bangladesh join Asean? Maritime arbitration wins favour Dhaka

Asean membership for Bangladesh is unlikely for now as it is facing many challenges following Sheikh Hasina’s downfall, analysts say.

5 Sep 2024 - 5:58PMvideocam

Protesters gather at then Prime Minister Hasina’s palace in Dhaka during a demonstration last month. Photo: dpa

Japan, Australia to take defence ties to ‘new height’ to tackle China clout

Tokyo and Canberra signed security deals and agreed to jointly help the Philippine coastguard in the South China Sea.

5 Sep 2024 - 3:15PMvideocam

Malaysia to continue South China Sea oil exploration despite Beijing’s protest

Anwar says Malaysia has operated well within its territory, as it investigates source of leaked protest note sent by China’s foreign ministry.

5 Sep 2024 - 4:55PMvideocam

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Lifestyle & Culture

Singapore’s Hungry Ghost festival littered with complaints of joss paper burning

Despite efforts to educate Singaporeans about proper joss paper burning during the Hungry Ghost Festival, litter and complaints persist.

5 Sep 2024 - 1:46PMvideocam

Singapore tackles public cleanliness issues during Hungry Ghost festival, as devotees face criticism for littering after offerings burning. Photo: Shutterstock

Cambodia aims to boost ties with Australia through direct flights to Melbourne

The potential university collaborations and investment opportunities, could offer new education prospects for Cambodian students

5 Sep 2024 - 10:00AM

Singapore’s tourists can ‘live like kings’ in Bali thanks to soaring dollar

Singapore’s currency is at its strongest against the US dollar in over a decade, benefiting travellers, but hurting some local businesses

5 Sep 2024 - 10:21AM

South Korea’s nominated human rights chief sparks uproar over anti-LGBTQ stance

Ahn Chang-ho, who opposes anti-discrimination laws, also rejects the theory of evolution and wants creationism lessons in schools

5 Sep 2024 - 8:09AMvideocam

Members of the LGBT community take part in a Gay Pride parade in Seoul. Photo: AFP

Indonesia arrests suspect who plotted attack on Singapore Exchange building

Singapore authorities are working closely with their Indonesian counterparts following the arrest of the man linked to the AQAP group.

5 Sep 2024 - 2:02PM

The Singapore Exchange building in the city state’s central business district. Photo: AFP

Malaysia to probe media leak of classified diplomatic note from China

The note was published in an article by a Philippine media outlet on Thursday, Malaysia’s foreign ministry says

4 Sep 2024 - 9:44PMvideocam

Pope Francis calls for unity in Indonesia amid rising religious intolerance

The pontiff’s calls for interfaith dialogue come amid rising majoritarianism and recent incidents of violence against religious minorities.

5 Sep 2024 - 3:29PMvideocam

Singapore Airlines follows Cathay’s lead, acts on Airbus A350 safety concerns

Japan Airlines is also conducting checks on its A350 fleet, consulting Cathay following the Hong Kong carrier’s mid-flight engine issue.

4 Sep 2024 - 12:24PMvideocam

Technicians check a Singapore Airlines Airbus A350 aircraft at Changi International Airport. Photo: AFP

Can Malaysia’s 4 northern states plug wealth gap with their new company?

Kedah, Kelantan, Perlis and Terengganu are aiming to tap the potential of rare earth deposits in particular under SG4 Group

4 Sep 2024 - 6:27PMvideocam

Aerial view of Kota Bharu, the state capital of Kelantan. Photo: Shutterstock

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In Singapore, Chinese eateries get a taste for expansion in bid to go global

As Chinese tourists – and migrants – flock to Singapore, restaurants are capitalising on the city state’s diverse palate and culinary openness.

4 Sep 2024 - 2:09PM

Why Japan’s potential bid for Australian warship project is ‘heavily political’

Experts suggest Japan’s bid for the warship project could serve as a stepping stone towards joining the Aukus defence pact.

4 Sep 2024 - 1:54PM

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US tariffs threaten Malaysia’s ‘China plus one’ gold rush

Job losses and factory closures loom as Washington’s anti-China trade policies risk derailing Malaysia’s economic aspirations.

3 Sep 2024 - 9:39AMvideocam

Tipping point? Proposed tariffs on Malaysia and three other Southeast Asian markets signal the fallout from the US-China trade and tech wars is only just beginning. Image: Huy Truong

As South China Sea stakes ratchet ever higher, Vietnam seeks out calmer waters

Hanoi’s new leadership is doubling down on ‘bamboo diplomacy’ to navigate choppy geopolitical currents and protect economic gains.

25 Aug 2024 - 2:41PMvideocam

Nusantara nightmare: Indonesia’s half-built capital remains a work in progress

The US$33 billion city is far from finished, with its future under a new president in doubt amid scaled back Independence Day celebrations.

18 Aug 2024 - 2:45PMvideocam

Bangladesh political crisis: will China stand by its key South Asian partner?

With Sheikh Hasina’s downfall, Bangladesh’s interim government will have to relook at the mega projects tainted by corruption, analysts say.

11 Aug 2024 - 1:53PMvideocam

A vandalised image of Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in the aftermath of her resignation, in Dhaka. Photo: EPA-EFE