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Chang May Choon

Pyongyang pulls out all stops for Moon amid hopes of breakthrough

International Criminal Court opens preliminary probe into Myanmar crimes against Rohingya

President Halimah meets Malaysian King

19 dead, 14 hospitalised from suspected alcohol poisoning in Malaysia

New cyber security centre to boost Asean's capabilities

Chinese top official Han Zheng to visit Singapore for key annual bilateral meeting

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Indian police scrutinise major law firm in Punjab National Bank fraud probe after documents moved

Inter-Korea summit: Two Koreas aim for agreement to unlock nuclear talks

International Criminal Court opens preliminary probe into Myanmar crimes against Rohingya

China hits back with tariffs on US$60b of US goods in trade war

Former Malaysia trade minister Mustapa Mohamed quits Umno

Japan urges cooler heads as trade war steps up another notch between the United States and China

Hero's welcome for Moon Jae-in carries Pyongyang's hope of nuclear breakthrough

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China's tech-wave high-fliers

Here are nine individuals who have made a name for themselves in China's highly competitive technology and e-commerce industry.

Japan fashion guru Yusaku Maezawa lands first SpaceX moon flight

Indonesian tycoon Erick Thohir helms Jokowi's campaign team

FEATURES

Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High-Speed Rail: Anticipation high despite HSR delay

Malaysians living along the proposed line talk about their hopes, after a deal was inked to defer work on the project to 2020.

North Korea looks South and beyond

The number of economic-related events in which Mr Kim Jong Un participates has climbed steadily, indicating the policy focus is on economic development.

Pause on Malaysia's East Coast Rail Link plan deflates local dreams

Temerloh town sits at the confluence of two big rivers and is known in Malaysia for its delicious curry dish of ikan patin (silver catfish).

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Chang May Choon

North Korea looks South and beyond

Trinna Leong

Pause on Malaysia's East Coast Rail Link plan deflates local dreams

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EDITORIAL NOTES

Refrain from reacting to Russia's rattling remarks: Yomiuri Shimbun

THE ASIAN VOICE

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End-March opening likely for Changi's Jewel

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Apple Watch's heart tracker - boon and bane

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China hits back with tariffs on US$60b of US goods in trade war

Hong Kong, southern China mop up after super typhoon

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