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Wed, 18 Feb 2026 17:26:00 +0800Philippine Vice President Duterte will seek presidency in 2028 but faces impeachment bids
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 16:28:00 +0800Cambodian PM says Thailand is occupying territory after Trump-brokered ceasefire
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:51:00 +0800Japan tourist arrivals in January mark first year-on-year fall in four years
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:43:00 +0800South Korea’s death penalty in spotlight as prosecutors seek execution for ex-leader Yoon
The country has not carried out capital punishment in almost three decades, despite its courts continuing to hand down death sentences.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 11:17:04 +0800Chinese calligraphy sees renewed interest in Malaysia, especially among seniors
More seniors are turning to the traditional art form to cultivate mindfulness and refine their skills.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 06:21:00 +0800All in the family: Where to go in Asia for a multigenerational vacation in 2026
From Phuket to Phu Quoc, Bintan to Bangkok, these stays prove it’s possible to keep grandparents, parents, teens, and toddlers happy – all at the same time.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0800How one Indonesian village turned from hunters into guardians of a rare blue-eyed marsupial
Once viewed as a crop-raiding pest and heavily hunted, the blue-eyed cuscus - a marsupial - is now seen as an ecotourism magnet for one community on the volcanic island of Ternate.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0800Sex, lies and loyalty tests: Meet the detectives policing modern Indian love lives
Love brings hope — and uncertainty too. As more Indians seek reassurance before and after embarking on marriage, private detectives are stepping in to verify trust and, sometimes, quietly contain scandals, CNA’s Love Auditors finds.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 23:24:58 +0800PM Wong congratulates Bangladesh's new PM Tarique Rahman on election victory
Tarique Rahman's Bangladesh Nationalist Party won the country's Feb 12 general election in a landslide, securing a two-thirds majority in parliament.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 22:35:00 +0800Indonesia to acquire first aircraft carrier from Italy in 2026: Report
The carrier, the Giuseppe Garibaldi, will be transferred to Indonesia by the Italian government as a grant.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 21:29:00 +0800Tarique Rahman sworn in as Bangladesh's PM after landslide election victory
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:32:00 +0800India's Adani to invest US$100 billion in AI-ready data centres by 2035
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 07:55:33 +08009 Indonesian fashion labels to know now – modern silhouettes, heritage touches and thoughtful craft
Indonesia is shaping up to be Southeast Asia's next premier fashion stop, and these thriving local brands are proof.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 06:38:17 +0800North Korea's Kim marks completion of Pyongyang housing project as key party congress nears
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0800Southeast Asia’s animators are smashing box office records — and redefining local storytelling
Filmmakers in Malaysia and Indonesia are developing characters and stories that have hit a sweet spot with local audiences. What’s next?
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 05:59:00 +0800Commentary: What the West gets wrong about Chinese manufacturing
There are three key reasons for China’s industrial advantage and “de-risking” is less simple than imagined, says tech CEO Robin Rivaton.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 01:13:00 +0800Taiwan parliament to tackle defence spending review after Chinese New Year holiday
The special defence budget will be "treated as a top legislative priority" after the Chinese New Year holiday, says a spokesperson for Taiwan's parliament.
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 23:23:00 +0800Taiwan's cycling 'missionary', Giant founder King Liu, dies at 91
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 19:40:10 +0800India hosts AI summit as safety concerns grow