Malaysia’s 3R catch-all risks turning every grievance into a threat
A recent controversy surrounding a surau (prayer hall) in Malaysia appeared straightforward at first. A resident of Taman Seraya, Selangor state, raised concerns about...
Chip boom powers Hong Kong stock exchange at 40. Innovation, resilience set next stage
Stepping into the former trading hall in Exchange Square on Thursday was like walking through a doorway into the 1980s. Brokers, wearing the iconic...
Rising costs in Singapore spur business migration as regional alternatives rise
Recent moves by companies such as Gardenia and H&M to shift some operations from Singapore across the Causeway have put the spotlight on Malaysia’s...
Taxi trade fears 10% could lose cabs as drivers gear up for ride-hailing
Hong Kong’s taxi trade has warned that 10 per cent of the cab owners in the city could soon default on vehicle mortgages as...
Recent analysis shows Neanderthals may have been first dentists in recorded history
One of the most dreaded terms in dentistry is “root canal,” but at least we get to enjoy the perks of modern medicine. Now,...
Shangri-La Dialogue: Hegseth speaks about Trump on Iran peace talks, Taiwan arms sale
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Trump ordered to address fraud claims in IRS case that led to ‘slush fund’ for allies
Published: 7:35am, 30 May 2026Updated: 7:43am, 30 May 2026 A federal judge ordered US President Donald Trump to respond to “grievous allegations” that his...
Tariffs, war and broken trust: Southeast Asia’s Trump problem
The goodbye emails started arriving on a Monday. By Friday, Sheila’s inbox told the story of an organisation coming apart at the seams, one...
Why the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation isn’t Nato for Iran
Central Asia is tilting more decisively towards China as geopolitical uncertainty deepens, with Beijing’s expanding influence recasting the former Soviet states’ strategic orientation. In...