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Hong Kong, Singapore, South Korea and Taiwan have managed to hold their own against developed economies in other regions for decades. However, amid geopolitical fragmentation, game-changing technological advancements and social divisions, they need to adapt quickly.

Victoria's decision to walk away from 2026 hosting duties could be a "death knell" for the Games.

The hike, caused by heavy rains disrupting supplies, has hit consumers, with many forgoing the essential element in Indian meals. But growers are elated.

July 18, 2023 5:20 PM

India is concerned about China’s increasing influence in Sri Lanka.

July 18, 2023 5:19 PM

Move Forward has plans to tackle business monopolies and remove generals from politics.

July 18, 2023 5:05 PM

There have been growing calls for South Korea to have its own nuclear weapons, which Washington opposes.

July 18, 2023 4:30 PM

Asean appears divided on how to deal with Myanmar, but the group's five-point peace plan remains sacrosanct.

July 18, 2023 4:28 PM

PM Anwar's PH alliance opposed Sedition Act when it was in opposition.

July 18, 2023 4:05 PM

Move Forward's coalition partner Pheu Thai said Srettha Thavisin will be its main pick if Pita opts out.

July 18, 2023 4:00 PM

Nasams has had a 100 per cent success rate in intercepting Russian missiles.

The country’s first-ever sovereign wealth fund has been touted as a way to accelerate growth, after earlier sparking transparency concerns over how it would be managed and financed.

Perikatan Nasional’s Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor stands accused of bringing the Selangor monarchy into disrepute with his ‘lousy’ swipe at a fellow chief minister.

July 18, 2023 2:27 PM

Pollution and strong-arm land grabs are putting a lifeline for the megacity’s 14 million residents at risk.

Top opposition leaders are meeting for the second time ahead of general elections due next year.

July 18, 2023 1:55 PM

Police have opened a missing persons inquiry after receiving a report on the family’s disappearance.

July 18, 2023 1:35 PM

Mr Yoon said South Korea should have a digital system to simulate and monitor precipitation forecasts.

July 18, 2023 1:27 PM

The storm is expected to further weaken and dissipate.

July 18, 2023 1:20 PM

The MIF is patterned after the sovereign wealth funds of countries like Norway and Singapore.

The opposition figurehead, who has lived in self-exile in France since 2015, had called on Cambodian voters to void their votes when they go to polling stations on Sunday.

Murders in the state shot up an unprecedented 150 per cent in the first six months, while unarmed gang robberies were up 88 per cent and rapes increased 17 per cent, according to police figures.