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Thu, 05 Nov 2026 17:54:39 +0800Hong Kong's Joshua Wong: From teenage protest leader to a decade behind bars
Jailed since 2020, Joshua Wong will be 40 when he is released under his latest sentence.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 17:29:00 +0800IHH Healthcare to shed over 300 employees across Singapore, Hong Kong and Malaysia
The healthcare provider is also moving some employees into redesigned roles as it consolidates its business support services.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 17:00:00 +0800India flags Chinese-linked AI tools in hacking campaign against financial firms
India's cybersecurity agency said the attackers used publicly available AI tools to automate break-ins "at machine speed", calling the threat "active and ongoing".
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 13:59:00 +0800Indonesian parties weigh parliamentary inquiry into vice president's education credentials
Three parties within Prabowo's camp and one outside the coalition said they were currently considering three legislative courses of action, officials said.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 12:57:31 +0800Indonesia Q3 GDP growth at 5.47%, beats expectations
Indonesia has contended with weaker investor sentiment this year amid heightened scrutiny of the government's fiscal plans and its broader policy directions.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 12:28:00 +0800Taiwan sees continued US arms sale support after midterm election
While US President Donald Trump last December approved US$11 billion in arms for Taiwan, a second package worth about US$14 billion has stalled.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 12:23:42 +0800Soaring petrol prices amid Middle East conflict drive highest Philippine inflation in years
The Philippine's latest inflation number is the highest since February 2023.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 10:37:44 +0800South Korea to deploy military mission to help keep Hormuz open
Seoul maintains it will not deploy troops to intervene militarily in the Iran war.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 09:10:00 +0800Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong sentenced to 10 more years for collusion
Rights groups have decried the collusion charge against Joshua Wong as a deliberate attempt by authorities to keep him incarcerated.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 08:56:00 +0800 JB developer ordered to pay US$2.58 million to condo owners, including Singaporeans, over delays
The owners of 84 units in R&F Princess Cove, a waterfront development overlooking the Woodlands Causeway, were awarded compensation for delays involving their units and shared facilities. The developer intends to appeal the decision, its lawyer t...
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 06:00:00 +0800US midterms: Democrats' victory puts Trump's China diplomacy to the test
Democrats have seized both chambers of Congress in a major blow to US President Donald Trump, shifting the balance of power in Washington as Asia watches for signs of policy change.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 06:00:00 +0800Commentary: Zetrix's financial collapse poses a major governance test for Anwar's government
A deepening financial crisis at Zetrix AI, a provider for digital government services in Malaysia, is presenting the Anwar Ibrahim administration with a governance dilemma, writes CNA’s Leslie Lopez.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026 17:41:15 +0800Indonesia deploys over 20,000 troops to Jakarta amid wiretapping probe
Authorities have not confirmed that the military deployment in Jakarta is connected to the arrests of two senior police officers and former national police chief Listyo Sigit Prabowo.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026 17:13:00 +0800Google to invest US$15 billion in Malaysia in 2027 and 2028
Google plans to open more data centre campuses in Malaysia in a move that is projected to sustain more than 9,000 local jobs per year.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026 16:43:58 +0800China says avoiding new hostilities in Mideast a 'top priority'
Wed, 04 Nov 2026 16:28:01 +0800Seoul court upholds ex-president Yoon's election conviction
Former South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law in December 2024, ordering troops to shut down parliament, before lawmakers defied the military to vote down the decree.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026 15:27:36 +0800North Korea fires several missiles into Sea of Japan
South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said its military "detected several missiles launched from the Sondok area of North Korea towards the East Sea on the morning of Nov 4".
Wed, 04 Nov 2026 15:26:00 +0800China's AI race is heating up. Can Tencent hold its ground?
As AI reshapes China's tech industry, Tencent faces growing competition from rivals and AI startups. But the Chinese conglomerate’s vast WeChat ecosystem and gaming business could still give it an edge.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026 14:56:18 +0800Toxic air pollution surges in Indian capital
Pollution is expected to worsen ahead of Sunday's Deepavali, when firework displays add to the already poisonous air.
Wed, 04 Nov 2026 14:40:00 +0800Indonesia government says ex-police chief may have committed 'treason' by wiretapping president
Listyo Sigit Prabowo had served as the national police chief during the period of the alleged wiretapping.