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How youth in South-east Asia get hooked on illegal online gambling

How youth in South-east Asia get hooked on illegal online gambling

Organized crime syndicates in South-east Asia are increasingly targeting youth through social media and influencers, fueling a growing illegal online gambling crisis that risks trapping young people in debt and crime.

ASEAN weighs benchmarks, longer-term envoy to revive stalled Myanmar peace plan

ASEAN weighs benchmarks, longer-term envoy to revive stalled Myanmar peace plan

ASEAN foreign ministers are developing benchmarks and considering a long-term special envoy to revive the stalled Five-Point Consensus peace plan for Myanmar, aiming for more effective implementation of regional goals.

New UK PM Andy Burnham to spend ‘one day a week’ working in Manchester

New UK PM Andy Burnham to spend ‘one day a week’ working in Manchester

New UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham will work from Manchester one day weekly, launching "No. 10 North" to decentralize government power and reconnect with regions outside London.

DPU Puts Thailand’s Education Brand on the Global Stage

Dhurakij Pundit University is the first institution to earn three IEAC awards and a five-star rating, highlighting its global leadership in work-integrated education and student career success.

Negeri Sembilan goes to the polls: The coalitions, the conflicts, and what to watch

Negeri Sembilan goes to the polls: The coalitions, the conflicts, and what to watch

Negeri Sembilan holds state elections on August 1. PH, BN, and PN compete for 36 seats, focusing on economic issues and shifting political alliances in a critical test before the next general election.

China’s mysterious new billionaires are conquering the world

China’s mysterious new billionaires are conquering the world

DeepSeek founder Liang Wenfeng has become a multibillionaire, yet remains a reclusive figure. His rapid rise reflects a new generation of secretive, highly successful Chinese tech entrepreneurs dominating global AI.

Faishal’s resignation could hasten Cabinet reshuffle, reaffirms PAP’s high standards: Analysts

Faishal’s resignation could hasten Cabinet reshuffle, reaffirms PAP’s high standards: Analysts

Faishal Ibrahim’s resignation for misconduct may accelerate Singapore’s Cabinet reshuffle. Analysts suggest PM Wong’s swift action upholds high political standards, though it creates leadership gaps requiring urgent attention.

Broken China? Why one economist says China’s growth has stalled

Broken China? Why one economist says China’s growth has stalled

Economist Logan Wright argues China’s economic growth has stalled due to unreliable data, excess industrial capacity, and demographic decline, warning that these structural issues pose significant global risks.

Japan revises imperial law for sustainable system, keeps male-line throne

Japan revises imperial law for sustainable system, keeps male-line throne

Japan revised its Imperial House Law to allow royal women to retain status after marriage and permit the adoption of male relatives, while strictly maintaining the male-only succession system.

Taiwan lawmakers to remove legal hurdles for Starlink to operate

Taiwan lawmakers to remove legal hurdles for Starlink to operate

Taiwan is amending telecommunications laws to remove ownership restrictions, aiming to allow Starlink to operate and bolster national communication resilience against potential conflicts with China.

Too many durians, not enough buyers: Malaysia eyes new China land route to clear record supply glut

Too many durians, not enough buyers: Malaysia eyes new China land route to clear record supply glut

Malaysia is exploring new overland export routes to China to reduce logistics costs and clear a record domestic durian glut, though industry players remain divided over potential impacts on fruit quality.

China’s Xi says AI should not be dominated by one country

China’s Xi says AI should not be dominated by one country

At the World Artificial Intelligence Conference, President Xi Jinping urged international cooperation, stating AI should not be dominated by one country and must remain under human control to ensure global security.