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Indonesia to close more than 750 state-owned enterprises

South-east Asia’s biggest economy has long battled corruption in its public and private sectors despite strengthening anti-graft laws.

Marcos sees ‘distinct possibility’ of joint oil and gas deal with China, but offers no timetable

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr during the Foreign Correspondents Association of the Philippines forum at a hotel in Manila on Aug 14.

Indonesia to introduce ‘limited’ dual citizenship, President Prabowo says

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto (centre) and Indonesia’s Speaker of the House of Representatives Puan Maharani wave, as Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka walk next to them in Jakarta on Aug 14.

Habagat rains in the Philippines disrupt classes for 8.4 million learners across eight regions

The enhanced south-west monsoon, or habagat, has triggered rains and thunderstorms over parts of the Philippines.

Indonesia President Prabowo pledges strong growth in 2027 with 2.4% budget deficit

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto (left), along with Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka, at his annual state of the nation address on Aug 14.

Cambodia says it will resume military drills with US in 2027

Cambodia Prime Minister Hun Manet (right) and US Under Secretary of Defence Elbridge A. Colby shaking hands during a meeting at the Peace Palace in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, on Aug 14, 2026.

Nurul Izzah’s leave won’t affect party’s preparations for upcoming polls, says PKR Youth chief

The PKR Central Leadership Council granted Nurul Izzah Anwar temporary leave to focus on her studies.

Sales are drying up for some of Malaysia’s small businesses. They’re blaming this Chinese app

Free delivery is available even for items costing less than RM2 (S$0.63) shipped from China.

Malaysia’s central bank upbeat as Q2 growth beats expectations

Bank Negara Malaysia projects economic growth of 4 per cent to 5 per cent in 2026.

Thai schools step up security after deadly shooting

Staff inspecting as students arrive at Sawasdee Wittaya School in Bangkok on Aug 14.

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