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Wed, 11 Nov 2026 17:59:28 +0800
India pollution monitors overwhelmed by toxic smog

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 17:31:21 +0800
Behind Bangladesh's garment boom, workers cut food, healthcare as wages fall short

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 16:49:14 +0800
Chinese premier Li Qiang to attend ASEAN summit in Manila
A Chinese foreign ministry spokesman said China "looks forward to strengthening solidarity and mutual trust with ASEAN member states". 

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 16:49:00 +0800
CNA Explains: How honey traps work and why even the powerful fall for them
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has admitted to an affair amid reports that the woman involved is a suspected Chinese spy. The controversy has put the spotlight on an age-old espionage tactic - honey traps.

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 16:34:04 +0800
Najib's house arrest poor optics for Anwar, but his unity government stays intact for now
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s anti-corruption agenda has taken a perceived hit even though he does not have the final say in former premier Najib Razak’s house arrest.

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 16:16:15 +0800
Taiwan sends Acer's Stan Shih to represent it at APEC summit in China
Acer co-founder Stan Shih was picked to represent Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te due to China's insistence that the island is part of its territory, and not a separate nation. 

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 15:46:00 +0800
Over 100 Indonesian lawmakers sign petition that could lead to vice-president's impeachment
Indonesian Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka "no longer meets the requirements" of his post, a lawmaker who signed the petition said.

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 14:38:45 +0800
Iran designates Argentina's navy and air force as 'terrorist organizations'

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 13:53:00 +0800
Cathay Pacific to buy 11 Airbus aircraft for US$5.1 billion

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 12:15:41 +0800
How hacking became a key weapon for sanctions-hit North Korea
The US$6.3 billion stolen in the Binance crypto theft is equivalent to about one-sixth of North Korea's annual national income, according to an analyst.

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 11:47:26 +0800
Musk expected to join Trump at APEC; Huang's participation in doubt, SCMP reports
The Nvidia chief's appearance at next week's summit in Shenzhen remains uncertain following recent controversy.

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 10:38:00 +0800
Nine seriously injured in South Korea bus crash involving 32 vehicles

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 06:00:00 +0800
As Chinese EVs reshape Thailand's car industry, higher taxes bring new uncertainty
Thailand is sharply increasing taxes on imported electric vehicles to encourage domestic manufacturing and protect its established automotive industry. But the policy could raise prices and narrow consumer choice, experts said.

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 06:00:00 +0800
Commentary: ASEAN must hold the line on Five-Point Consensus for Myanmar’s reintegration
Myanmar’s political reintegration into the Southeast Asian bloc should follow demonstrable progress, not be offered in the hope that progress will follow, says Joanne Lin from the ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute.

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 05:59:00 +0800
Commentary: Everything Jensen Huang said about China is out the window
The Nvidia CEO’s advocacy for selling AI chips to China could be previously explained by self-interest, but things have become a lot murkier, says Catherine Thorbecke for Bloomberg Opinion.

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 19:59:46 +0800
ASEAN 'cannot be neutral all the time' amid growing geopolitical competition, says Thai foreign minister
Sihasak Phuangketkeow, who is also Thailand's deputy prime minister, tells CNA that while ASEAN will continue to avoid taking sides among major powers, neutrality also has its limits.

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 18:25:40 +0800
Jensen Huang affair weighs on Nvidia shares as other chip stocks rally
Nvidia bucked a broader tech rebound on Monday as investors weighed the fallout from the controversy surrounding CEO Jensen Huang. But analysts say the chipmaker's underlying business remains strong.

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 18:07:00 +0800
Siargao’s tourism boom: Are local Filipinos being priced out of paradise?
Once a quiet surfing haven in the Philippines, Siargao has become one of the world's most sought-after island destinations. But as visitor numbers soar, residents are grappling with rising living costs, environmental pressures and growing tensions wi...

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 17:51:00 +0800
Malaysian Transport Minister Anthony Loke's resignation to take effect 'immediately' after court grants Najib house arrest
Anthony Loke first announced his resignation in September to protest the conditional royal pardon granted to Najib Razak, but stayed on temporarily at Prime Minister's Anwar Ibrahim's request.

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 17:29:00 +0800
Malaysia's ex-PM Najib Razak arrives home in Kuala Lumpur to serve remainder of jail term under house arrest
A convoy of vehicles was seen at around 9.30pm at Najib Razak's residence after he was released from Kajang Prison following the issuance of a new court order. 

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