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Indonesian President Jokowi says new capital city safe bet for investors

He assured investors there will be continuity in the development of Nusantara.

‘Folded boy’ in China starts surgery in hopes of standing straight for the first time in 10 years
China’s fatal heat shows risks of another scorching Asian summer

Extreme heat is unusual so early in the summer, and poses a risk to agriculture and industrial activity.

ByteDance ‘god credential’ used to help China track Hong Kong activists: Former executive

Bytedance also worked with the CPC to promote propaganda, said a former company executive in a court filing.

Help on the way for Thai teacher left to run primary school by himself

Teacher, cook, administrator, cleaner and even gardener – Mr Krit Chomphra does it all.

Former Malaysia PM Najib’s wife Rosmah says she’s not responsible for loss of jewellery
Malaysia wins appeal against partial award in $20b claim by former sultan's heirs
Thai police arrest 2 attempting to smuggle dozens of long-tailed macaques to Laos
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Asian Insider

He is one of just 350 US students in China, in a sign of how US-China tensions have frayed ties
Australia decries ‘simplistic’ views on China as it plots smoother ties
The risks of US and China talking past each other
Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan’s party fights to survive his collision with military
Climate of fear: Extreme weather events take a toll on mental health
Malaysia Edition: Govt’s right turn aimed at Malay allies | Free swimming lessons for kids
An aromatic dip into India’s historic perfume-making city
Asian Insider: The risks of de-risking | The ambassador interview
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Thailand Election

Thailand’s PM front runner Pita confident of surviving move to thwart leadership bid
Election winner MFP sets up transition team to take over as new Thai government
Thailand in transition: Why the middle class is shifting power from the old order
Amazing Thailand: Tourism officials plan to market ‘Pita fever’ globally
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Conversations

Secular India moving towards South Asia’s majoritarian norm: Historian Ramachandra Guha

Professor Guha warned of democratic backsliding in India as well.

We are finally beginning to use our intellect: Jane Goodall
Identity politics hinders compromises essential to working democracies: Chan Heng Chee
Multiple challenges, volatility threaten food security, warns US entrepreneur Sara Menker
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Asia flashpoints

Taiwan Strait: Cross-strait clash could draw others into the fray
Korean Peninsula: Uneasy status quo, but sparks fly when North tests missiles
South China Sea: Home to oil, gas reserves and rich fishing grounds
East China Sea: Isles near potentially huge oil, gas deposits
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Letters from Bureaus

An aromatic dip into India’s historic perfume-making city
‘Wang hong’ culture booms in China as more young people dream of becoming influencers
‘Genderless uniforms’ gaining traction across Japan
With a shortage of properties for rental in Australia, many are moving back to live with parents
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Podcast

Why Asean has opportunities in middle of global power rivalry

Asean also needs long-term low carbon vision to reinforce supply chain security and competitiveness.

Nato's future role in Asia and June Shangri-La Dialogue expectations
India has remarkably saved the tiger but deeper issues remain
How a haircut stirred up a clash of values at Thai schools
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LATEST

Malaysia forecast to face weak to moderate El Nino from June onwards
Thailand cuts power to Chinese-backed Shwe Kokko casino complex in Myanmar
Thai police arrest 2 attempting to smuggle dozens of long-tailed macaques to Laos
Philippine court denies bail for Duterte critic: Lawyer
Hong Kong protest anthem tops iTunes charts after move to ban song
Taiwan’s President Tsai apologises twice in a week for #MeToo allegations involving her party
China’s fatal heat shows risks of another scorching Asian summer
Jeju Island population declining as young Koreans leave to seek jobs
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Climate Change

Climate of fear: Extreme weather events take a toll on mental health
First draft of plastics treaty to be done by year's end: UN
Humans have blown past key limits for earth’s stability, scientists say
Global additions of renewable power capacity to rise by a third in 2023: IEA
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  4. Former Malaysian PM Mahathir claims he is ‘too old’ and ‘senile’ to contest in upcoming state polls
  5. Heartbroken Malaysian woman recalls last moments before husband drowned while trying to save 2 girls
  6. Teen girl in China splurges $85k on mobile games, depletes family’s savings
  7. Suspension bridge in India collapses for a second time
  8. China live streamer dies after drinking too much alcohol in online challenge
  9. Former Malaysia PM Najib’s wife Rosmah says she’s not responsible for loss of jewellery
  10. Australia decries ‘simplistic’ views on China as it plots smoother ties

Videos

Releasing AI into the wild ‘like open-sourcing the Manhattan Project’: Nobel laureate Maria Ressa
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