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Malaysia steps up action against smuggling of wildlife in passenger luggage between Southeast Asia, India

Airlines must now cover the cost of repatriating animals to their country of origin, including their care and welfare until return, and complete all documentation.

  • Published: September 5, 20258:00 am
  • Author Meng Yew Choong
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Thailand’s minority government deal sealed, as businessman-politician Anutin awaits 32nd PM vote

With the People's Party's 143 votes, Mr Anutin is expected to secure a 289-vote majority, despite the People's Party remaining in the opposition.

  • Published: September 5, 20257:58 am
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Thailand’s political impasse: A history of parliamentary dissolution

Parliamentary dissolution is a recurring measure in Thai politics, having been used 14 previous times over the last 90 years as a response to significant instability.

  • Published: September 4, 20259:50 am
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Post-riot military presence vexes Indonesia’s civil groups

The sudden appearance of soldiers patrolling the streets of Jakarta and other major cities since Monday has prompted nervous online tweets about the potential for martial law, as…

  • Published: September 4, 20258:55 am
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Digital boom pays off in billions for Vietnam’s state budget

A total of 170 foreign suppliers paid VNĐ8.71 trillion (US$5 billion) in taxes during the first eight months of this year.

  • Published: September 4, 20258:50 am
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Precious artifacts looted from East Java museum during Indonesia unrest

In addition to the fragment of a Ganesha statue, rioters also stole four pieces of batik cloth featuring motifs unique to Kediri and destroyed a miniature model of a traditional…

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South Korea sees marriages fall by half, births down two-thirds, more foreign spouses

The findings further point to fewer marriages for people in their 20s, later childbirths, a rise in international marital unions, and the lowest fertility rate among advanced…

  • Published: September 4, 20258:25 am
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Philippines is 114 among 180 countries ranked from least to most corrupt

Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) is a measurement of how business leaders and experts perceive corruption in the public sector, with scores…

  • Published: September 4, 20258:20 am
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Persecuted minorities who came to India by 2024 allowed to stay without travel documents

The Central Government has issued the Immigration and Foreigners (Exemption) Order, 2025, introducing key exemptions from requirements related to valid passports, travel…

  • Published: September 4, 20258:15 am
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Thai acting PM Phumtham no comment as Privy Council returns dissolution decree

The decree was submitted for royal assent yesterday, 2 September, amid public debate over Mr Phumtham’s legal powers to carry out the action.

  • Published: September 4, 20257:57 am
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