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Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:52:00 +0800
Indonesia says will halt forest destruction for rice paddies

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:39:00 +0800
Southeast Asia's energy security at a crossroads as power demand surges, IEA warns
The region should diversify energy sources and supply routes, make greater use of domestic resources where viable and become more energy efficient, the International Energy Agency recommends in a new report.

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:17:16 +0800
Indonesia court to rule on bid to annul vice president's election win
Plaintiffs led by a former Indonesian deputy law minister filed a petition last month, arguing that Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka's overseas education credentials did not satisfy Indonesian eligibility requirements.

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:51:00 +0800
Japan says it told China survey ship to leave Tokyo's economic waters
The Chinese vessel Kexue was seen "intermittently extending wire-like objects into the sea", says Japan's coast guard.

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:51:00 +0800
Purple reign: Philippines seeks to keep grip on ube throne
Fears that biopiracy might take a chunk out of the market have prompted the Philippines' government to announce a ban on raw ube exports.

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:50:20 +0800
India opposition leaders briefly detained in election protest
Opposition parties began their march from parliament towards to the Election Commission of India (ECI) in New Delhi, but were stopped by heavy police deployments.

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 14:44:00 +0800
Thailand asks firms to cut egg exports after flood losses
The Thai government has asked companies to cut egg exports by up to 50 per cent, after millions of hens died during heavy flooding.

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 14:23:54 +0800
Indonesia prison warden fired over luxury facilities for inmates in West Java
Wisnu Hani Putranto is among 17 civil servants facing disciplinary action, following an investigation into luxury accommodation and facilities used by inmates at Cibinong prison in Bogor, West Java.

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:42:00 +0800
China’s Chongqing moves to regulate viral motorcycle trend amid safety concerns

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:03:00 +0800
Myanmar leader to visit Malaysia 'in next few days': Anwar
"During the visit of the President of Myanmar to Malaysia in the next few days, the foreign minister, the home minister, and I will raise issues towards a solution," Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said in parliament.

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:48:00 +0800
Why China is holding back fuel exports - and what it means for Asia’s diesel supplies
China’s reported suspension of fuel exports for October could tighten diesel supplies in Asia and have knock-on effects on markets further afield, analysts say.

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 11:36:00 +0800
Bollywood actress Nushrratt Bharuccha airlifted to Mumbai after spinal fracture in Bali
The Dream Girl and Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety actress was transported back to India by air ambulance after doctors evaluated her spinal fracture, although details of how the accident occurred have not been disclosed.

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 11:10:03 +0800
Indonesia win inaugural ASEAN Cup after beating Thailand on penalties
Indonesia beat 10-man Thailand in the penalty shootout to claim the first ASEAN Cup.

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 11:02:00 +0800
South Korea's Lee says AI appears to have been used in bank hacks
South Korea's police have launched a full-scale investigation into the hacking attacks against commercial banks that led to a breach of customers' personal information. 

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 09:47:00 +0800
Asian shares track Wall Street higher; Treasury yields near multi-decade highs

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 09:27:00 +0800
Middle East war sharpens focus on ASEAN energy security plans
Southeast Asian energy ministers meeting in Manila are expected to review regional fuel-security measures as the US-Israeli war against Iran drags on.

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0800
What Prabowo’s biggest Cabinet reshuffle to date signals as he nears 2 years in office
President Prabowo Subianto’s seventh Cabinet reshuffle mixes political loyalists with technocrats in some of Indonesia’s most consequential portfolios, as analysts see him consolidating authority ahead of his second anniversary in office.

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 21:26:00 +0800
China, Philippines trade accusations over South China Sea aircraft encounter
China accused a Philippine military aircraft of illegally entering airspace over the disputed area in the South China Sea, while Manila said a Chinese fighter jet interfered with its routine patrol by repeatedly flying in close proximity.

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 19:20:17 +0800
Thailand warns of more rain as flood death toll rises to 31
Thunderstorms, strong winds and heavy rain are expected across much of upper Thailand from Monday through Wednesday, increasing the risk of flash flooding, particularly in low-lying areas, the Thailand Meteorological Department said.

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:28:00 +0800
Myanmar says 10,000 migrants returned from Malaysia this year
Rights monitors have raised concerns that members of the Rohingya minority may be sent back to Myanmar, where they have faced violent persecution.

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