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Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:03:31 +0800World's biggest nuclear plant in Japan edges closer to restart
Fri, 21 Nov 2025 16:04:31 +0800India's ancient monuments crumble under the weight of severe pollution, climate change
The Indian government has said that over the long term, its climate policies will help prevent further damage to heritage sites such as the Taj Mahal.
Fri, 21 Nov 2025 15:31:00 +0800Three killed as 5.5-magnitude quake hits Bangladesh
Fri, 21 Nov 2025 13:48:00 +08002 Anwar acolytes spar over government’s tech provider NexG; insiders warn of messy shareholder war
The two involved are Ishak Ismail, a veteran corporate figure and a long-time operative for Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim; and Farhash Wafa Salvador, a former senior aide to Anwar who has positioned himself as one of corporate Malaysia’s fastest-ris...
Fri, 21 Nov 2025 11:37:00 +0800Thai government says stimulus will lift GDP in Q4 but strong baht remains a concern
Fri, 21 Nov 2025 10:39:00 +0800Russian boy dies after box jellyfish sting in Langkawi
The boy was stung by a box jellyfish while in shallow waters near the shore of the Malaysian tourist resort island.
Fri, 21 Nov 2025 10:05:00 +0800Asia tech stocks tumble on AI bubble fears
The downturn comes a day after a region-wide rally fuelled by an earnings report from AI bellwether Nvidia.
Fri, 21 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +0800Commentary: Cambodia's scam centres aren't going away
Cambodia has come under international scrutiny, following allegations of Prince Group’s scam links and the gruesome death of a South Korean student, says former foreign correspondent Nirmal Ghosh.
Fri, 21 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +0800Malaysia ringgit rally: Importers cheer, tourism braces for slowdown, Singaporeans unfazed
Currency fluctuations are a double-edged sword, with some industries gaining while others losing, but analysts see the ringgit’s appreciation as a net positive for Malaysia.
Fri, 21 Nov 2025 01:36:00 +0800Russia says it held in-depth talks with China on missile defence and nuclear issues
Trump has said he wants to pursue "denuclearisation" with both Russia and China, but Beijing has repeatedly rebuffed efforts by Washington to draw it into dialogue.
Thu, 20 Nov 2025 22:55:00 +0800Four more arrested in India over deadly Delhi blast
Thu, 20 Nov 2025 22:03:06 +0800Curfew in Nepal town after political clashes
Thu, 20 Nov 2025 18:56:00 +0800Japanese restaurant owners in China lament flare-up in diplomatic tensions
Thu, 20 Nov 2025 18:20:33 +0800Pakistan’s booming secondhand clothing industry raises environmental concerns
The country lacks the infrastructure to manage and dispose of its mounting rubbish, including an estimated 270,000 metric tonnes of textile waste it produces each year.
Thu, 20 Nov 2025 17:45:00 +0800Asia Pacific aviation on track to meet 5% sustainable fuel target: Industry body
Governments need to enforce policies to accelerate sustainable aviation fuel production and adoption, says the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines' director general Subhas Menon during an interview with CNA’s Yasmin Jonkers.
Thu, 20 Nov 2025 17:34:36 +0800Three workers hospitalised after toxic gas leak at South Korean steel plant
Thu, 20 Nov 2025 16:57:00 +0800Sabah election: Incumbent GRS, opponents spar over who failed more and needed saving while holding power
The Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) coalition defended its track record in improving the state’s fortunes as hustings for the Nov 29 election heat up.
Thu, 20 Nov 2025 16:38:00 +0800Hybrids are outrunning EVs – but only for now: Hyundai CEO
South Korea’s largest automaker is charging ahead with its ambitious electrification goals, betting big on EVs while maintaining a strong foothold in hybrids.
Thu, 20 Nov 2025 15:49:00 +0800Taiwan president shows support for Japan in China dispute with sushi lunch
Thu, 20 Nov 2025 14:09:00 +0800Vietnam flooding submerges homes, kills 41, after relentless rain
More than 52,000 houses were submerged while several major roads remained blocked due to landslides.