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- Taiwan reports Chinese military activity after Blinken leaves Beijingon April 27, 2024
TAIPEI – Taiwan reported renewed Chinese military activity near the island on Saturday with 12 aircraft crossing the sensitive median line of the Taiwan Strait, a day after U.S. Secretary State Antony Blinken ended a visit to China.
- Thousands rally in Australian capitals to demand gender violence justiceon April 27, 2024
They called for tougher laws on gendered violence.
- Indonesia’s nickel sector under scrutiny from graftbusters amid rapid expansion, big investmentson April 27, 2024
Several government officials are facing trial or are being investigated for alleged bribery linked to the issuance of nickel mining permits.
- Philippines denies deal with China over disputed South China Sea shoalon April 27, 2024
The Philippines denied a Chinese claim that the countries had reached an agreement.
- North Korea accuses US of politicising human rights issueson April 27, 2024
- North Korea accuses US of politicising human rights issueson April 27, 2024
A US report had described North Korea as having “significant human rights issues”.
- Vietnam tycoon appeals against $36.8 billion fraud death sentenceon April 27, 2024
Truong My Lan, chair of major developer Van Thinh Phat, was found guilty this month of swindling cash from Saigon Commercial Bank (SCB) over a decade.
- New York returns 30 pillaged relics to Cambodia, Indonesiaon April 27, 2024
- When US diplomats visit China, meal choices are about more than taste budson April 27, 2024
Where, what and how US dignitaries eat when they visit China is a serious matter.
- Thaksin-linked Thai TV broadcaster to shut down after 15 yearson April 27, 2024
Voice TV is known for its television channel with programmes reaching about 22 million households nationwide.
- Australian police charge another teenager in Sydney cleric’s stabbingon April 27, 2024
The boy, 15, was charged with conspiring to prepare a terrorist act.
- Sand dunes, ziplines, water rafting: Vietnam’s south-central coast is perfect for adrenaline junkieson April 27, 2024
Beyond the usual Vietnam cafe-hopping and city jaunts, experience the adventurous side of the country’s south-central coast in Phan Thiet and Cam Ranh.
- Southeast Asian startups that raised funds over 18 months agoby TIA Bot on April 27, 2024
The common wisdom suggests that having at least 18 months of runway provides a sense of security for startups to continue shipping at full speed.
- Lawyers for Russia’s deputy defence minister appeal his pre-trial detention, TASS reportson April 26, 2024
MOSCOW – Lawyers for Russian Deputy Defence Minister Timur Ivanov have filed an appeal against a court decision to remand him in pre-trial detention, Russian state-owned news agency TASS reported on Friday.
- Commentary: As Malaysian PM Anwar’s party turns 25, who could be his successor?on April 26, 2024
A post-Anwar world might be different, but it will not erase his quarter-of-a-century imprint on the party, says political analyst James Chai.
- No casualties in one of Indonesia’s biggest volcanic eruptions in 50 years. What lessons does it offer in disaster preparedness?on April 26, 2024
All 838 locals on tiny Ruang island evacuated before rescue teams arrived. Their disaster preparedness offers valuable lessons to others in volcanic areas, experts say.
- Singapore Airlines ordered to pay $3,580 to couple after recliner seats failed to workon April 26, 2024
SIA offered 10,000 KrisFlyer miles each to the couple, but they declined the offer.
- In Tokyo, a spacious home with an 18m-long swimming pool in the basementon April 26, 2024
Luxuries in this Tokyo house designed by Japanese firm SAAD include abundant space, an unparalleled rooftop view of the Tokyo Tower district and an 18-metre-long basement pool.
- As Japan’s bookstores die out, its government intervenes to boost literary cultureon April 26, 2024
Suggestions of ways to help booksellers include tax exemptions or rebates for them and rental subsidies.
- ST Picks: Why are Chinese social media apps a big draw for young S’poreans?on April 26, 2024
- Taiwan rattled by quakes again, no immediate reports of damageon April 26, 2024
The quakes shook buildings in Taipei.
- US, South Korea outline visions for cost-sharing on troops, US negotiator sayson April 26, 2024
The allies named envoys in March to launch early talks for a new deal to take effect in 2026.
- China to host Hamas, Fatah for Palestinian unity talkson April 26, 2024
It is a notable Chinese foray into Palestinian diplomacy amid the war in the Gaza Strip.
- US, Taiwan to resume trade talks in Taipei on April 29on April 26, 2024
Beijing denounced the trade talks as it does all forms of high level engagement between US and Taiwan.
- Key issues discussed by Blinken in talks with Chinese leaderson April 26, 2024
Mr Blinken’s China visit was the latest high-level contact between the superpowers.
- Vietnam parliament chief quits over ‘violations’ in latest leadership upheavalon April 26, 2024
The resignation of Vietnam’s parliament chief comes weeks after the country dismissed its second president in just over a year.
- Thailand urges bigger ASEAN role in resolving Myanmar conflicton April 26, 2024
- Xi tells Blinken US, China should be ‘partners, not rivals’on April 26, 2024
Chinese President Xi Jinping said that he hoped that the United States would take “a positive view” of China’s development.
- India election: Modi eyes gains in southern states to secure goal of 400-seat majorityon April 26, 2024
The southern states of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, and Telangana have mostly resisted the Modi appeal.
- Shoigu says Russia and allies should step up military exercises in Asiaon April 26, 2024
- Hiring freeze, reluctance to work at small firms: Young South Koreans’ difficulties in getting a jobon April 26, 2024
An estimated 248,000 South Koreans in their 20s are jobless as of March this year, according to the country’s national statistical office.
- After merger, this startup eyes 50% revenue boostby Stefanie Yeo on April 26, 2024
We explore the potential upsides of customer experience firm Toku’s latest acquisition and look at a GameFi startup founded by Mintable’s ex-COO.
- Animoca Brands holds $291m in assets amid rocky 2023 for cryptoby Miguel Cordon on April 26, 2024
According to the company, the amount is up from the US$194 million it held as of April 30, 2023.
- These are the most active investors in Israel’s startupsby TIA Bot on April 26, 2024
Which investors are writing the most checks to Israel-based startups?
- Scorching weather continues across South and Southeast Asiaon April 26, 2024
- Weekly funding: India homes top 3 roundsby TIA Visuals on April 26, 2024
Keep track of all the startup investment activities in Asia through our weekly funding list.
- Series SEA: Who’s investing in the region’s SaaS startups?by TIA Bot on April 26, 2024
We’ve compiled a list of investors that are pouring money into Southeast Asia’s software-as-a-service startups.
- ‘I lost all hope’: Taiwanese youth struggle with depression amid low wages, high housing priceson April 26, 2024
In 2023, the number of Taiwanese under the age of 30 who were taking medication for depression symptoms doubled from a decade ago.
- TikTok may leave US instead of selling: reportby Miguel Cordon on April 26, 2024
If ByteDance exits the US, its overall business will be minimally impacted, as TikTok accounts for a small part of its total revenue, Reuters noted.
- FirstCry IPO delayed due to undisclosed metricsby Miguel Cordon on April 26, 2024
Indian regulator SEBI said that FirstCry hasn’t disclosed all crucial business metrics that could influence potential investors, Reuters reported.
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