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‘Even my mum knows about Demon Slayer’: How anime went from ‘cringey’ to mainstream in Singapore

Observers have attributed the genre’s rising popularity to improved access to subtitled shows; the increased spending power of a maturing and expanding fan base, coupled with…

  • Published: October 13, 20259:24 am
  • Author Wong Man Shun
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Taiwan says ‘T-Dome’ to better integrate air defence system for higher kill rate

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te unveiled the multi-layered air defence system he called "T-Dome" on Oct 10, part of government plans to modernise the military to better deter China,…

  • Published: October 13, 20258:36 am
  • Author Ann Asianews Network
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Johor–Singapore SEZ draws new wave of investors with 2-in-1 appeal

Johor drew RM56 billion in investments in H1 2025, thanks to initiatives like JS-SEZ, and is on track to meet the RM100 billion target by end of 2025. EDB said initiatives are in…

  • Published: October 10, 20252:18 pm
  • Author The Straits Times
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Taiwan president expected to announce new air defence system in face of Chinese pressure

Taiwan is ramping up defence spending and modernising its armed forces, but faces a China that has a far larger military and is adding its own advanced new weapons like stealth…

  • Published: October 10, 202510:49 am
  • Author Ann Asianews Network
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Singapore, New Zealand elevate ties, commit to raising relationship to new heights

The countries upgraded ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP) after 60 years of diplomacy and 25 years of free trade.

  • Published: October 10, 202510:25 am
  • Author Anjali Raguraman
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China ramps up rare earth restrictions, in move to beef up position for US trade talks

On October 9, China’s Ministry of Commerce announced that, starting December 1, overseas entities will require Beijing’s approval to export products made abroad that contain…

  • Published: October 10, 20258:55 am
  • Author Lim Min Zhang
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Myanmar junta says Malaysia to observe election

Monitors are slating the poll as a ploy to legitimise continuing military rule, while it is set to be boycotted by many ousted lawmakers and blocked by armed opposition groups in…

  • Published: October 10, 20258:36 am
  • Author Ann Asianews Network
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Pragmatism may temper turbulent US-China relationship: Asia Future Summit panel

Experts suggest a potential for stabilisation if both sides keep channels of communications open, cooperate on issues like rare earth supply and foreign investments.

  • Published: October 10, 20258:35 am
  • Author Kok Yufeng
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Earthquakes in Johor? Can earthquakes happen in Singapore, too?

In August and September 2025, a series of minor earthquakes occurred in Johor, Malaysia. On September 27, meanwhile, a 3.5-magnitude tremor was recorded off the waters of Batu…

  • Published: October 9, 202510:59 am
  • Author The Korea Herald
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Singapore, Australia upgrade ties; will deepen cooperation in defence and energy, among others

Both sides on Oct 8 laid out what Prime Minister Lawrence Wong called a “very full and ambitious agenda” of 20 agreements under an upgraded Comprehensive Strategic Partnership…

  • Published: October 9, 202510:24 am
  • Author Anjali Raguraman

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