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- The photo that became a symbol for Hong Kong’s deadly fireon December 2, 2025
HONG KONG, Dec 3 – It was a clear autumn afternoon with blue skies and a cool breeze as Wong set off to pick up his granddaughter from school.
- Family voices new alarm for Hong Kong’s jailed Jimmy Laion December 2, 2025
He faces at least 15 years in prison – effectively a death sentence – on charges of foreign collusion.
- South Korea: A valuable partner to the Philippines and to ASEANon December 2, 2025
… between the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and … contributions to the Southeast Asian region. It has facilitated … members of ASEAN, the Philippines mirrors the longstanding good … — announced this year in Malaysia — into concrete action. It …
- A 4-week itinerary through Southeast Asiaon December 2, 2025
… as Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia to … Asia, crossing Thailand, Malaysia, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam overland … in Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam and the Philippines. … In the south and east of the region, in Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapore …
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- UN chief saddened by flooding, landslides deaths in 4 Asian countrieson December 2, 2025
UNITED NATIONS, Dec. 2 (Xinhua) — UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is deeply saddened by the tragic loss of life caused by severe flooding and landslides across Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia, his spokesperson said Tuesday.
Spokesperson … - WMO warns of deadly Asia floods as extreme rains batter regionon December 2, 2025
… parts of South and Southeast Asia, killing hundreds of people … briefing in Geneva that Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, Viet Nam and … she warned.
In Sumatra, Indonesia, national authorities report more … , Nullis said.
The Asia-Pacific region is facing … - India, Pakistan trade barbs over aid to cyclone-hit Sri Lankaon December 2, 2025
India and Pakistan have both extended an airspace ban on the other country’s airlines earlier in 2025.
- In Focus: Singapore’s Asian Cup feat was historic – but now what?on December 2, 2025
… stone to other competitions across Asia,” added Mr Rai.
Beyond … be pared down gradually.
What Singapore can do now is to … development pathways remain clear for Singaporean players to grow.”
While … - Devastating rainfall in Asia claims hundreds of liveson December 2, 2025
… , southern Thailand, Viet Nam, western Indonesia, Malaysia and Philippines, including … Sumatra in Indonesia, Peninsular Malaysia, and southern Thailand. Tropical … from VNMHA
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The Philippines is still … in South Asia and Southeast Asia (SWFP), … - “Safe Mobility 4 All & 4 Life Asia-Pacific” Kicks-off its Academic Programmeon December 2, 2025
… amp;4L Asia-Pacific Programme launched in Chiang Mai, Thailand, on … Australia, Bangladesh, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Mongolia, Nepal, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, and Vietnam, to engage … .
The SM4A&4L Asia-Pacific Programme follows the successful … - Is Canon’s factory closure tied to strains in China-Japan ties?by Jeff Pao on December 2, 2025
The sudden closure of Canon’s long‑standing printer plant in Zhongshan, Guangdong, has cast a fresh spotlight on the fragile diplomatic relations between China and Japan. The facility, which had operated for nearly a quarter‑century and employed about 1,600 workers, announced on November […]
- South Korea court dismisses request to detain former finance minister in martial law probeon December 2, 2025
The probe of Yoon’s martial law declaration has led to the arrest of several former government and military officials.
- AWS unveils new Trainium3 AI chipby Minh Le on December 2, 2025
The chip is built for both dense and expert-parallel workloads and supports frameworks, allowing developers to train and deploy models.
- Tokyo Electron charged in Taiwan over alleged TSMC secrets theftby Aiko Gao Ishida on December 2, 2025
Prosecutors allege the former employee attempted to access TSMC’s confidential data and persuaded ex-colleagues to share technology.
- Nvidia says $100b OpenAI investment is still pendingby Aiko Gao Ishida on December 2, 2025
Nvidia revealed a letter of intent in September to deploy at least 10 gigawatts of its systems for OpenAI, but a definitive deal is still pending.
- Commentary: Hong Kong must demand accountability to rebound after deadly fireon December 2, 2025
As Hong Kong takes stock of the deep-rooted issues exposed by the flames, it was unavoidable that the deadly Tai Po blaze became politicised, says former SCMP editor-in-chief Wang Xiangwei.
- Indonesia flooding disaster leaves over 600 dead, hundreds missingon December 2, 2025
… landslides that have struck Indonesia’s Sumatra … West Sumatra.
Across Southeast Asia, the larger storm … people in Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Malaysia.
Meteorologists have … which hit Indonesia directly, also brushed neighboring Malaysia, killing at … - OpenAI resolves ChatGPT outage, cause undisclosedby Naomi Li Gan on December 2, 2025
The affected component was ChatGPT, with users experiencing degraded performance and increased errors.
- PRC-linked Spamouflage works to spread antisemitic disinformationby Rob York and Shanna Khayat on December 2, 2025
This article, originally published by Pacific Forum, is republished with permission. Fears among the Jewish community in the United States are on the rise, and for good reason. In early October a non-profit security organization warned that extremist groups are stepping up the use of antisemitic […]
- Embassy of Timor-Leste celebrates ASEAN accessionon December 2, 2025
… Timor-Leste celebrated the nation’s accession to the Association of Southeast Asian … Guterres of Timor-Leste engages in discussion with guests.
Timor-Leste, Southeast Asia’s newest … dialogue, and cooperation.”
Together with Malaysia’s Deputy Chief of Mission … - 7 December 1975: Indonesian invasion of East Timoron December 2, 2025
… miles south of the Philippines and 400 miles north … (Revolutionary Front of Independent East Timor), which secured 55% of … Communist”. East Timor declared independence on 28th November 1975.
Indonesia almost … USA in Asia after its defeat in Vietnam (Saigon had … - Takaichi faces scrutiny over media spending and company donationsby Peter Chai on December 2, 2025
Recently released political fund reports have put Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi under scrutiny over publicity spending and company donations in the past year. The Mainichi Shimbun reported on 28 November that Takaichi spent more than 80 million yen – over […]
- Asia: Lives disrupted by cyclones and ‘extreme’ rainfall on the rise, UN agencies warnon December 2, 2025
… Geneva that Indonesia, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Viet … tropical cyclone activity.”
“Asia is very, very vulnerable … to Indonesia’s North Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia and southern Thailand, … the Northern Hemisphere and Asia.
Ricardo Pires, … - Global heating and other human activity are making Asia’s floods more lethalon December 2, 2025
… monsoon season that have struck Asia with torrential rains, gutting … Across south and south-east Asia, storms this season have been … and phone networks.
In Indonesia, where freshly-cut logs … the director of the Asia-Pacific region for the International … - No role in renovations, says Danish facilities group amid scrutiny over deadly Hong Kong fireon December 2, 2025
ISS said its unit had been the property manager for the building complex where at least 156 people died.
- Asia: Lives upended by cyclones, ‘extreme’ rainfall on the rise, warn UN agencieson December 2, 2025
… Geneva that Indonesia, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Viet … provide necessary assistance.”
“Asia is very, very vulnerable … Sumatra in Indonesia, peninsular Malaysia and southern Thailand, are rare … the Northern Hemisphere and Asia.
Ricardo Pires, … - Rising temperatures heighten risk of extreme rainfall amid deadly floods across Asia: UN weather agencyon December 2, 2025
… amid ongoing floods across Asia, the World Meteorological Organization … she added.
Indonesia, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Vietnam are among … and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific, the … Saulo said “the Asia-Pacific region faces the … - Malaysia’s youngest and most experienced saddle up for SEA Gameson December 2, 2025
… SEA Games in Thailand, Malaysia has assembled a … Malaysia’s most internationally seasoned junior jumpers, having competed across Asia … globally exposed generation shaping Malaysia’s equestrian future.
“ … added.
Beyond medals, Malaysia’s equestrian team hopes […] - 7 footballers in Malaysia eligibility scandal victims, says unionon December 2, 2025
… in Malaysia’s 4-0 win against Vietnam in a 2027 Asian … disproportionate”.
The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) appealed to the … the foreign-born players had Malaysian ancestry.
Fifa launched an … Malaysia’s 4-0 win against Vietnam in June in a 2027 Asian […]
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