Viral app in China bares ‘safety anxiety’ among solo dwellers
According to the 2025 China Statistical Yearbook, single-person households now account for approximately 20 percent of the country's sampled population.
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Vietnam’s Communist Party chief Lam seeks presidency in China-style expanded power mandate
Should Mr Lam succeed, the military, a powerful faction within the party, would give up the presidency in exchange for maintaining a broad autonomy over the promotion of its…
Australia moves 4 South Asian countries to ‘highest risk’ category for student visas: media
The Times of India reported that the re-rating of India, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Bhutan was out of cycle, quoting Australian media, while the administration said this was triggered…
Anti-corruption commission’s presence, more oversight urged for Malaysia’s defence matters
Defence analyst Zaki Salleh said the ministry, especially the Armed Forces, must be serious in eradicating corruption and other forms of wrongdoing.
Bill on sharing of Singapore citizen data passed in Parliament amid MPs’ call for safeguards, transparency
The amended Public Sector (Governance) Act enables government agencies to share data with external partners, like social service agencies for more effective community services.
Thai PM Anutin says 11 deep south blasts aimed to disrupt local polls, not terrorism
The incidents occurred in Narathiwat, Yala, and Pattani, and resulted in no fatalities.
Malaysia’s Defence Ministry to focus on modernisation, readiness in 2026: minister
Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said the ministry has been allocated RM21.74bil under Budget 2026, a 2.92% increase compared with 2025.
ICC rejects Philippine former president Duterte’s request to appeal ruling on trial fitness review
On December 17, Mr Duterte’s defence filed the request, arguing that the Pre-Trial Chamber erred by not considering the materiality of the information to the preparation of the…
US bans seafood imports from Vietnam, opening door for Thai exporters
Thailand is well-positioned to fill this void due to its strong fishery regulations, but its exporters must maintain meticulous documentation and supply chain traceability to meet…
Largest oil well in Southeast Asia of last two decades found offshore of Vietnam
The discovery offers Vietnam an opportunity to reverse a two-decade decline in oil production. National output has fallen from 365,000 barrels per day in 2005 to below 120,000…