Malaysia’s ex-PM Muhyiddin acquitted of 4 charges in US$49 million corruption case
Prosecutors decided not to proceed with three money-laundering charges and one of abuse of power against the former leader
· Iman Muttaqin Yusof
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Malaysia’s ex-PM Muhyiddin acquitted of 4 charges in US$49 million corruption case
Prosecutors decided not to proceed with three money-laundering charges and one of abuse of power against the former leader
· Iman Muttaqin Yusof
(Asiad) Football teams arrive late to stadium after bus drivers get lost
NAGOYA, Japan, Sept. 15 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean and Qatari men's national football teams for Tuesday's Asian Games match in Japan arrived at the stadium about 30 minutes later than scheduled, after both of their drivers got lost on the way, a South Korean team official said.
· Yoo Jee-ho
Trump claims fears around AI are 'hoax' pushed by China, politicians, in call with Nvidia CEO
US President Donald Trump called the recent developments in the artificial intelligence sector, which involve several industry leaders warning about the dangers of AI, a "hoax" during a Monday call with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang.
· TOBIAS HOLCMAN
‘Lazy economy’: US$15 monthly rubbish services in China gain popularity, benefitting elderly
Trend highlights a growing market of convenient, time-saving services for people lacking the energy for daily chores
· Fran Lu
‘Lazy economy’: US$15 monthly rubbish services in China gain popularity
Trend highlights a growing market of convenient, time-saving services for people lacking the energy for daily chores
· Fran Lu
Has a Chinese DF missile been used for the first time in the Middle East?
Video of a DF-15A rocket motor in Marib hints at secret arms deliveries as Saudi-Houthi fighting escalates
· Seong Hyeon Choi
Has a Chinese DF missile been used for the first time in the Middle East?
Video of a DF-15A rocket motor in Marib hints at secret arms deliveries as Saudi-Houthi fighting escalates
· Seong Hyeon Choi
IBP: No BARMM election-related complaints received
MANTICAO, Misamis Oriental — The Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) did not receive a single formal election-related complaint while its monitors conducted roving operations in various polling centers during Monday’s historic Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) parliamentary elections.
· Divina M. Suson
LIST: Leading sectoral bets in the 2026 BARMM elections
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· sdu0346
Former Comelec chief wins Cotabato City 1st district representative race
MANILA, Philippines — Former Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairperson Sheriff Abas has won the representative race in the first district of Cotabato City for the first Bangsamoro Parliamentary elections with over 12,000 votes.
· Dianne Sampang
Yields surge globally as inflation fears trigger bond sell-off
Central banks around the world are under pressure to raise interest rates in the face of higher inflation. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Akira Kodaka)
· Staff Writer
Korea, Kazakhstan elevate ties as oil, nuclear cooperation expands
For over a decade, I’ve navigated the complexities of North Korean affairs, security, and foreign policy from both Seoul and Washington, D.C. As the National Desk Political Team Lead, I track the pulse of geopolitics, closely following developments from the Unification Ministry and the Foreign Ministry. My mornings …
· Ji Da-gyum
Changing the finance minister is easier than making Indonesia investable
Keep independent journalism alive
· Sebastian Simanjuntak
Bank lending in China ekes out small increase amid stalled consumption
Loans reverse record contraction a month earlier but fall far short of expectations as property slump drags and deposits rise
· Mia Nurmamat
Bank lending in China ekes out small increase amid stalled consumption
Loans reverse record contraction a month earlier but fall far short of expectations as property slump drags and deposits rise
· Mia Nurmamat
(Asiad) Baseball team of KBO stars holds 1st practice in Seoul
NAGOYA, Japan, Sept. 15 (Yonhap) -- The national baseball team, featuring some of the biggest names in the top domestic league, held its first practice in Seoul on Tuesday ahead of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, officials said.
· Yoo Jee-ho
Art, surveillance and the politics of memory in Southeast Asia
Across Southeast Asia, artists and cultural rights defenders are increasingly being cast as threats — to public morality, political order and dominant narratives about gender, sexuality, identity and belonging.
· No Author
Hong Kong-founded crypto exchange CoinEx to shut down
Hong Kong-founded crypto exchange CoinEx says it is shutting down, citing a market slump and other factors. (Photo by Yuji Murakami)
· LORRETTA CHEN
In a fractured world, China and the UAE choose dialogue over division | The National
What has happened to the world and how should we respond?
· Zeng Jixin
German industry wants tougher trade action on Beijing. So why are investments in China up?
Companies are caught between China’s growing competitive threat and its importance as a market, manufacturer and source of growth
· Huizhao Huang
German industry wants tougher trade action on Beijing. So why are investments in China up?
Companies are caught between China’s growing competitive threat and its importance as a market, manufacturer and source of growth
· Huizhao Huang
US judge blocks Trump’s ‘absurd’ visa caps for students, journalists
The last-minute freeze keeps old rules in place as legal challenge by university groups and labour unions makes its way through the courts
· Khushboo Razdan
US judge blocks Trump’s ‘absurd’ visa caps for students, journalists
The last-minute freeze keeps old rules in place as legal challenge by university groups and labour unions makes its way through the courts
· Khushboo Razdan
Lee to hold news conference on Friday to lay out 'clear' stance on major policy challenges
For over a decade, I’ve navigated the complexities of North Korean affairs, security, and foreign policy from both Seoul and Washington, D.C. As the National Desk Political Team Lead, I track the pulse of geopolitics, closely following developments from the Unification Ministry and the Foreign Ministry. My mornings …
· Ji Da-gyum
India scores Brics win with joint declaration despite divides
New Delhi ‘papered over’ differences to keep the bloc focused on trade and tech priorities, analysts say
· Maria Siow
India scores Brics win with joint declaration despite divides
New Delhi ‘papered over’ differences to keep the bloc focused on trade and tech priorities, analysts say
· Maria Siow
Former Tokyo massage parlor operator given five years for employing Thai girl
The former owner of a massage parlor in Tokyo was sentenced to five years in prison and fined ¥1 million ($6,458) on Tuesday for employing a 12-year-old Thai girl, in a case that shocked the nation.
· Spencer Landers
Palace: BARMM parliamentary polls generally peaceful
MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Tuesday said the first Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) parliamentary elections were generally peaceful and orderly despite several violent incidents that left four people dead.
· Luisa Cabato
Deadly Indonesian, Philippine ferry accidents highlight troubling trend
An aerial view of the Virgo Transport 8 ferry that capsized in Indonesia's Java sea on Sept. 13, in this still image taken from video. © Reuters
· ISMI DAMAYANTI
Macacua ally secures parliament seat for BFP in Cotabato City 3rd District
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· sdu0346
Historic vote in southern Philippines set to deliver hung parliament
People in the southern Philippine province of Lanao del Sur prepare to vote during the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao parliamentary election on Sept. 14. © Getty Images
· Staff Writer
As the American century ends, Asia’s renaissance begins
The businesses that adapt early to engage China, India and Asean will help draft Asia’s next chapter and profit from it
· Kishore Mahbubani
As the American century ends, Asia’s renaissance begins
The businesses that adapt early to engage China, India and Asean will help draft Asia’s next chapter and profit from it
· Kishore Mahbubani
Alex Eala risks $10,000 WTA fine to play Asian Games as Indonesia’s Janice Tjen opts out | The National
Alex Eala is facing a hefty fine after it was confirmed she will represent the Philippines at this month's Asian Games in Japan.
· Andy Lewis
Comelec to charge culprits in Basilan pre-shaded ballots for BARMM polls
MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) intends to file a case against the perpetrators of the pre-shading that compromised the ballots in Maluso, Basilan.
· Diana Sampang
BFP spox keeps BARMM Parliament seat, wins in Cotabato’s 2nd District
BARMM. BARMM Member of Parliament Naguib Sinarimbo
· sdu0346
Ex-Comelec chair wins Cotabato City 1st District seat in BARMM Parliament
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· sdu0346
Uzbekistan opens bonded warehouse in South Korea
Incheon facility to provide government-funded storage for Uzbek exporters
· Sanjay Kumar
Indonesia’s housing deal with China needs a green clause
Keep independent journalism alive
· Yeta Purnama, Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat
S. Korean drug lord tried to flee from Philippine prison using heavy-duty drone: reports
A South Korean man convicted of killing three Koreans in the Philippines and accused of running a major drug distribution network while behind bars had plotted to escape prison by flying over its walls while suspended from a heavy-duty drone, according to a report aired Monday.
· Lee Seung-ku
Asian Games bring two Koreas face-to-face
South and North Korea face off in women’s soccer on Sept. 21, with possible medal-deciding clashes also expected in judo
· Park Jun-hee
(Asiad) Shooters land in Nagoya carrying high medal hopes
NAGOYA, Japan, Sept. 15 (Yonhap) -- The national shooting team competing at the Asian Games arrived in the main host city of Nagoya on Tuesday, carrying high hopes for a handful of gold medals.
· Yoo Jee-ho
LIVE UPDATES: BARMM parliamentary election results | Sept. 15, 2026
MANILA, Philippines – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) said Tuesday that winners of the regional parliamentary political party (RPPP) race and sectoral representatives in the first Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) parliamentary elections are expected to be proclaimed before midnight.
· INQUIRER.net
Chinese firms’ export share to reach 31% by 2035 as global expansion deepens: Goldman Sachs
The report says the biggest opportunities favour ‘latecomers’ in fields such as robotaxis, e-commerce, surgical robots and power equipment
· Zhu Wenqian
Chinese firms’ export share to reach 31% by 2035 as global expansion deepens: Goldman Sachs
The report says the biggest opportunities favour ‘latecomers’ in fields such as robotaxis, e-commerce, surgical robots and power equipment
· Zhu Wenqian
China urges ‘constructive dialogue’ with EU in high-level call with France
Amid tensions over subsidies and deficits, Beijing’s top diplomat tells French counterpart the two sides should keep to their partnership
· Shi Jiangtao
China urges ‘constructive dialogue’ with EU in high-level call with France
Amid tensions over subsidies and deficits, Beijing’s top diplomat tells French counterpart the two sides should keep to their partnership
· Shi Jiangtao
Cambodia, Thailand take US$300 billion seabed dispute to UN
A rarely invoked UN legal process is trying to untangle the two countries’ row over 27,000 sq km of oil- and gas-rich waters
· Aidan Jones
Cambodia, Thailand take US$300 billion seabed dispute to UN
A rarely invoked UN legal process is trying to untangle the two countries’ row over 27,000 sq km of oil- and gas-rich waters
· Aidan Jones