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Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:55:00 +0800
Authorities investigating cyberattack on Singapore-based Global Schools Foundation
Hackers claiming to be from the group FulcrumSec say they stole 4.8TB of data, including students' passport details, staff-parent correspondence and salary records, according to reports on cybersecurity news sites.

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:23:00 +0800
Vietnam police rescue hundreds of cats from being eaten with bust of major animal theft ring
Families were reunited with their missing pets after the crackdown on cat-meat trade.

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:17:00 +0800
Japan puts the heat on suspected ice cream cartel
Several ice-cream companies are being investigated following record sales during Japan's hottest summers, and after years of near-simultaneous price hikes across the industry.

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:11:00 +0800
Malaysia’s opposition party Bersatu says ready to fight PAS ‘on all fronts’ amid political divorce
But Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin said his party remains part of the Perikatan Nasional opposition coalition and will use its logo in the Johor and Negeri Sembilan state elections on Jul 11 and Aug 1, respectively.

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:11:00 +0800
South Korea's Lee asks Trump to lead peaceful diplomacy with North Korea
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung asked US counterpart Donald Trump to lead efforts to resolve the North Korea issue peacefully, as he had done with the war in the Middle East, according to Lee's office.

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0800
'A stock exchange, but for data': China tests its cross-border data trading ambitions in Southeast Asia
China has established mostly domestic data exchanges as it seeks to bolster the digital economy. A recent partnership is putting its regional ambitions into focus, even as the nascent sector faces questions over ownership, valuation and governance.

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 22:04:35 +0800
Iran war is a 'wake-up call' for Southeast Asia's energy sector, report says

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 19:34:00 +0800
One dead, four injured after magnitude 6.3 earthquake in China's Qinghai

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:30:00 +0800
‘Critical’ with RTS Link launch: Johor’s caretaker chief minister calls on Putrajaya to expedite ART rail plan
Onn Hafiz Ghazi made the call on Johor's elevated Autonomous Rapid Transit (ART) project at an event on Tuesday (Jun 16) attended by Transport Minister Anthony Loke.

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:00:14 +0800
PM Wong to take part in ASEAN-Russia Commemorative Summit in Kazan, Russia
ASEAN and Russia will discuss ways to take forward their strategic partnership, says the Prime Minister's Office Singapore.

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:44:39 +0800
China’s dog meat trade back in spotlight after celebrity canine reportedly stolen and eaten
Consuming dog meat is not explicitly banned, but the country has introduced some regulatory changes in recent years.

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:05:00 +0800
6.7 magnitude earthquake shakes part of Indonesia, causing scattered damage
The strong shaking sent people fleeing into open areas in and around Palu, a city of about 400,000 people and the capital of Central Sulawesi province. 

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:42:36 +0800
Thailand appoints South African, German experts for UN arbitration process in dispute with Cambodia

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:52:00 +0800
‘Investor confidence high’: Indonesia touts Danantara bond success amid recent market turbulence
Ministers highlight Indonesia’s efforts to strengthen its investment climate as sovereign wealth fund Danantara raises US$1.5 billion in its debut international bond offering.

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:31:00 +0800
India temporarily blocks Telegram app over medical exam fraud

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:51:00 +0800
China, Myanmar pursue deeper ties as leaders hold talks in Beijing
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Myanmar leader Min Aung Hlaing witnessed the signing of 18 cooperation memorandums covering areas including cross-border transportation in the Greater Mekong subregion, free trade, assistance in natural disasters...

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:09:00 +0800
‘Protectionist instincts’: Seafood traders caught in Thai-Malaysia row over shrimp, seabass exports
A seafood trade dispute between Thailand and Malaysia has created uncertainty for Thai farmers and Malaysian sellers.

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:05:00 +0800
Asian markets temper US-Iran deal optimism as oil prices plunge
Oil prices, which finished at a three-month low overnight, reflected the cautious stance, with Brent crude futures sliding 0.3 per cent to US$82.96 a barrel.

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0800
China's cheaper AI tokens a double-edged sword for Asian businesses
In the second of a two-part series on AI tokens, CNA explores how lower-cost Chinese models are emerging as an attractive option across businesses in Asia, even as experts warn that price is only one part of the equation.

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 05:59:00 +0800
Commentary: Modi’s BJP win in West Bengal is more than an electoral upset
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ruling party and its allies now control states covering most of India’s shared border with Bangladesh, says Rahul Verma from the Centre for Policy Research.

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