Questions linger over Malaysia’s trade deal with the US
The agreement saw the removal of tariffs on 11,000 US-made products.
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Proton versus BYD: The fate of ASEAN’s national cars
Governments are implementing policies to encourage local EV production and protect jobs, amid concerns over Chinese dominance and the sustainability of some EV companies.
What US President Trump’s nod for nuclear submarines means for South Korea
Mr Trump’s green light marks shift in US stance toward Seoul, but raises potential regional tensions, experts say.
Bleeding in silence: Unheard struggles of Bangladesh’s women tea workers
Poor nutrition, unsafe childbirth, and unhygienic living conditions make them vulnerable to reproductive and menstrual complications.
Vietnam steps up reclamation work on strategic reef in South China Sea in island-building efforts
The build-up may cause some friction with the Philippines, though this is likely to be contained. Analysts suggest Vietnam's actions are defensive, aimed at protecting its…
In flooded Philippine town, the dead need dry ground
In Hagonoy, even the dead are not spared by tidal waters, their resting places relocated time and again to escape the floods.
Chaos by design: Why Bangladesh might never get safe streets
The daily chaos reflects a state where agencies work in isolation, laws are enforced only when convenient, and the public good is routinely pushed aside to serve political…
Gyeongju’s moment: Key developments to watch at APEC 2025
With the United States, China, Japan and other regional powers in attendance, the forum is expected to move beyond economic dialogue and serve as a testing ground for strategic…
How a ‘Gen-Z protest’ forced this Karachi varsity to roll back its decision on a student’s rustication
Days after a protest, the Institute of Business Management, a private varsity in Karachi, reinstated a female student, who had been expelled after she attempted to file a…
How AI is being weaponised during Pakistan’s climate crisis
Millions of Pakistanis affected by floods are turning to social media for help. Instead, they’re finding AI-generated lies: fake geopolitical attacks, sexualised “rescue”…