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Asia's territorial disputes

Number of Chinese customers at Japan department stores dives over 40% in December as ties sour

The number of Chinese tourists in Japan slumped 45 per cent in December from a year earlier to around 330,000.
The number of Chinese tourists in Japan slumped 45 per cent in December from a year earlier to around 330,000.

Philippines to insist that South China Sea code be based on international law

File Photo: Philippine Foreign Minister Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro speaks at a press conference in Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines, January 15, 2026. REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez/File Photo
File Photo: Philippine Foreign Minister Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro speaks at a press conference in Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines, January 15, 2026. REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez/File Photo

Philippines waives visas for Chinese nationals to boost tourism

The Philippines has been a regional laggard in post-pandemic tourism recovery.
The Philippines has been a regional laggard in post-pandemic tourism recovery.

Thai army accuses Cambodia of violating truce with over 250 drones

A wounded Cambodian soldier arrives at a hospital in Cambodia’s Banteay Meanchey province.
A wounded Cambodian soldier arrives at a hospital in Cambodia’s Banteay Meanchey province.

Thailand’s PM expresses hope for ceasefire with Cambodia by Dec 27

Cambodians take part in a march to call for a truce in fighting along the Thai-Cambodian border.
Cambodians take part in a march to call for a truce in fighting along the Thai-Cambodian border.

K-Pop concert to be held in Hong Kong and aired in mainland China on Feb 6-7

Dream Concert 2026 will be held at Kai Tak Sports Park for two days from Feb 6.
Dream Concert 2026 will be held at Kai Tak Sports Park for two days from Feb 6.

Chinese envoy urges Thailand-Cambodia to resume ceasefire as soon as possible

Displaced people queue for food at a temporary shelter amid clashes between Thailand and Cambodia along a disputed border area, in Buriram province, Thailand, December 16, 2025. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha
Displaced people queue for food at a temporary shelter amid clashes between Thailand and Cambodia along a disputed border area, in Buriram province, Thailand, December 16, 2025. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha

Japan ‘always open’ to dialogue with China amid spat, says PM Takaichi

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi had angered Beijing by suggesting Japan could intervene militarily if China attacks Taiwan.
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi had angered Beijing by suggesting Japan could intervene militarily if China attacks Taiwan.

Thailand works to repatriate thousands stranded at Cambodia border crossing

Cambodiands displaced by war gather to receive aid at a temporary camp in Cambodia's Banteay Meanchey province.
Cambodiands displaced by war gather to receive aid at a temporary camp in Cambodia's Banteay Meanchey province.

Philippines says fishermen hurt and boats damaged by China in South China Sea

FILE PHOTO: An aerial view of a China Coast Guard ship navigating near the disputed Scarborough Shoal, in the South China Sea, August 13, 2025. REUTERS/Adrian Portugal/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: An aerial view of a China Coast Guard ship navigating near the disputed Scarborough Shoal, in the South China Sea, August 13, 2025. REUTERS/Adrian Portugal/File Photo

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.