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Wed, 20 Nov 2024 16:54:05 +0800Myanmar led world in landmine victims in 2023: Monitor
Wed, 20 Nov 2024 15:56:00 +0800Hundreds of students affected by Malaysia’s clampdown on Thai border illegal crossings; education ministry to investigate
Nearly 500 Malaysian and Thai students living in southern Thailand cross the Golok river illegally to attend school in Kelantan every day.
Wed, 20 Nov 2024 14:46:00 +0800Japanese, Koreans bottom of global love life survey
Wed, 20 Nov 2024 14:12:00 +0800What happened to China's 'airpocalypse'?
Air pollution levels in the Asian juggernaut have dropped faster than any other country in the world. CNA looks at how China did it.
Wed, 20 Nov 2024 13:24:00 +0800Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific in talks to launch direct flights between Tasmania and Asia
According to Tasmania’s tourism authority, Singapore and Hong Kong are "peak value" markets for the state as visitors from these locations tend to spend more.
Wed, 20 Nov 2024 10:11:43 +0800Composer AR Rahman and wife Saira Banu announce divorce after 29 years of marriage
“Significant emotional strain” contributed to the split, they shared in a statement.
Wed, 20 Nov 2024 09:28:00 +0800Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai tells court he championed 'freedom'
Wed, 20 Nov 2024 06:00:00 +0800IN FOCUS: High stakes in Indonesia’s regional elections for Prabowo, Megawati amid power play
Indonesia heads to the polls on Nov 27 to elect its local leaders. Who are the rising stars, and what’s at stake for President Prabowo Subianto and businesses in the world’s third-biggest democracy?
Wed, 20 Nov 2024 06:00:00 +0800From local ice cream parlour to global food behemoth: What’s next after Jollibee’s acquisition of Tim Ho Wan?
The Hong Kong chain is another big-name addition to Jollibee's stable of brands, which includes The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf in 2019.
Wed, 20 Nov 2024 06:00:00 +0800Commentary: Najib still wields influence like no other in Malaysia, even behind bars
Without corruption as a cause to unite Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s base, policy reforms will inevitably split Malaysian voters by ideology, says political analyst James Chai.
Tue, 19 Nov 2024 22:32:15 +0800Beijing says Myanmar rebel leader in China for 'medical care'
Tue, 19 Nov 2024 18:21:37 +0800Malaysia to expand QR code clearance to cars and lorries at Johor land checkpoints next year
This follows a successful trial involving Malaysian bus commuters and motorcyclists that began in June and ends this month, says Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.
Tue, 19 Nov 2024 18:13:00 +0800Philippines' Marcos says he discussed alliance in call with Trump
Tue, 19 Nov 2024 17:26:00 +0800 ‘I pity those little lives’: Worried pet owners mask up dogs after suspected poisoning cases in China
Chinese animal lovers share safety tips and pictures of their pets wearing modified face masks and muzzles.
Tue, 19 Nov 2024 16:02:00 +0800US defence chief says treaty with Philippines covers armed attacks in South China Sea
Tue, 19 Nov 2024 16:01:00 +0800Illegal farm fires fuel Indian capital's smog misery
Tue, 19 Nov 2024 14:42:00 +0800Floods strike thousands of houses in northern Philippines
Tue, 19 Nov 2024 13:29:00 +0800IMF warns Asia retaliatory tariffs could undermine growth
Tue, 19 Nov 2024 12:58:34 +0800Toxic smog persists over India's north; Delhi pollution remains severe
Tue, 19 Nov 2024 10:40:00 +0800Several children injured after car crashes outside primary school in China's Changde