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Taiwan cries foul after Xi presses Trump to change stance on island

Taiwan cries foul after Xi presses Trump to change stance on island

Taiwan condemned Chinese President Xi Jinping for urging US President Donald Trump to oppose Taiwanese independence, asserting that the island's future must be determined solely by its democratic people.

Investment alone not enough for ASEAN firms to capture opportunities: Gan Kim Yong

Investment alone not enough for ASEAN firms to capture opportunities: Gan Kim Yong

DPM Gan Kim Yong stated that ASEAN businesses must upgrade value chains, build capabilities, and upskill workers, as investment alone is insufficient to capture emerging opportunities.

Health Promotion Board to welcome new chairman from Oct 1

Health Promotion Board to welcome new chairman from Oct 1

Tan Hee Teck will succeed Wong Kim Yin as the chairman of Singapore's Health Promotion Board for a three-year term starting October 1.

Singapore's core inflation rises to nearly two-year high of 2.2% in August

Singapore's core inflation rises to nearly two-year high of 2.2% in August

Singapore's core inflation rose to a nearly two-year high of 2.2% in August, driven by higher costs for services, retail, and food. Overall inflation increased to 2.3%.

China’s purges of top military commanders spur questions about war-waging ability

China’s purges of top military commanders spur questions about war-waging ability

President Xi Jinping's purges of top military leaders have tightened his control over China's armed forces but raised questions about the country's war-fighting readiness.

AirAsia’s hunt for cheaper debt won’t be easy with US$100 oil

AirAsia’s hunt for cheaper debt won’t be easy with US$100 oil

AirAsia struggles to secure cheaper refinancing for its $1 billion debt amid high oil prices, negative cash flow, and mounting liabilities.

Taiwan upgrades maritime patrol capacity for vulnerable South China Sea outpost

Taiwan upgrades maritime patrol capacity for vulnerable South China Sea outpost

Taiwan has upgraded its maritime patrols around the Pratas Islands in the South China Sea, deploying larger vessels and a new patrol boat to counter increased Chinese activity.

Nepal flood victims look to PM Shah to press climate case at UN

Nepal flood victims look to PM Shah to press climate case at UN

Nepali PM Balendra Shah will seek climate justice at the UN General Assembly after devastating floods in Nepal and Tibet killed over 1,400 people.

Xi Jinping arrives in US to muted coverage as TV networks boycott White House press pool

Xi Jinping arrives in US to muted coverage as TV networks boycott White House press pool

Chinese President Xi Jinping's US arrival received muted coverage as major TV networks boycotted live broadcasts to protest a White House ban on several news outlets.

Commentary: Return of tensions in the South China Sea was a matter of time

Commentary: Return of tensions in the South China Sea was a matter of time

Clashes between China and the Philippines have intensified in the South China Sea as Beijing asserts control over disputed shoals, challenging Manila's efforts to maintain its outposts.

Commentary: Sri Lanka exposes the limits of Asia’s anti-scam campaign

Commentary: Sri Lanka exposes the limits of Asia’s anti-scam campaign

Crackdowns on Southeast Asian cyber scam compounds have displaced criminal networks to Sri Lanka, exposing the limits of regional enforcement and highlighting the need for deeper transnational cooperation.

Trump-Xi summit buys 100 days of calm that South-east Asia could use

Trump-Xi summit buys 100 days of calm that South-east Asia could use

The Trump-Xi summit extended the US-China trade truce, offering brief stability. Yet, fundamental disputes remain unresolved, leaving Southeast Asia facing ongoing geopolitical and economic risks.