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Back-to-back typhoons a test of Philippine resilience as Fung-wong claims 25 lives

Early evacuations saved lives this time, but corruption, poor land use and climate change continue to be weaknesses.

Palm trees and residential rooftops facing strong waves caused by Super Typhoon Fung-wong in Sicmil, Gigmoto, Catanduanes, Philippines on November 9, 2025, in this screengrab obtained from a social media video.

Deadly attacks in India and Pakistan reignite cross-border suspicions

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Cavity in KL’s Masjid India area is not sinkhole, no need to panic, says mayor

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Taiwan Coast Guard faces China’s might near front-line islands

Rohingya survivor recalls deadly boat sinking as Malaysian, Thai rescuers find more bodies

At China’s largest import expo, US exhibitors are hopeful worst of trade war is over

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Proton versus BYD: The fate of Asean’s national cars

While Chinese EV makers are dominant, South-east Asia’s auto brands are giving them a run for their money.

The Proton e.MAS 7 (left), Malaysia's best-selling EV in the first three quarters of 2025, and Chinese carmaker BYD's Atto 3, the closest rival to the e.MAS 7.

Asean is already economically divided. AI will make it worse

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Big dreams, shiny projects and regional inequalities in China’s inland cities

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Prabowo names late strongman Suharto an Indonesian national hero in move that rubs old wounds

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As Afghan-Pakistan talks falter, fears grow of a wider conflict

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As US allows South Korea to join nuclear sub club, how will this impact Japan and the region?

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Kia ora! Once facing extinction, the Maori language is enjoying a revival in New Zealand

Climate change

S’pore’s readiness for dealing with climate impacts will guide business investments here: Grace Fu

The minister will represent Singapore at COP30, where nations will negotiate efforts to tackle climate change.

Ms Grace Fu will represent Singapore at the COP30, where governments are set to negotiate their joint efforts to curb climate change and deal with its impacts.

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Vehicle collisions with bears surge to record high in north-eastern Japan

Japan has mobilised its army to help check bear attacks that have surged in recent months.

Satellite images show Myanmar scam hub largely standing despite crackdown

Pet dog taken by bear in Japan’s Akita amid spate of recent attacks

A "bear in the area" warning sign displayed near a forest in Akita Prefecture.

Malaysian timber and media magnate Tiong Hiew King dies at 91

Tan Sri Tiong Hiew King was a major figure in Malaysia’s Chinese-language media scene.

China’s ‘Singles Day’ shopping fest loses its shine for weary consumers

A worker sorting packages at JD.com’s warehouse in Beijing on Nov 11.

Deadly attacks in India and Pakistan reignite cross-border suspicions

Security personnel and a member of the forensics team working at the site of the explosion near the Red Fort in Delhi, India, on Nov 11.

Taiwan appeals to Europe in bid to secure friends beyond Trump

Since leaving office, former Taiwan president Tsai Ing-wen has given multiple speeches in Europe.

News analysis

Back-to-back typhoons a test of Philippine resilience as Fung-wong claims 25 lives

Palm trees and residential rooftops facing strong waves caused by Super Typhoon Fung-wong in Sicmil, Gigmoto, Catanduanes, Philippines on November 9, 2025, in this screengrab obtained from a social media video.

Thai police raid Bangkok kratom tea factory linked to trafficking network

Mitragyna speciosa leaves, known in Thai as Kratom, which has an opioid-like effect, on display at a forum in Bangkok.

Suspect in Indonesia mosque bombing was inspired by past mass killings, say police

Workers work inside a mosque where explosions occurred the previous day, at a school complex in Jakarta, Indonesia, November 8, 2025. REUTERS/Willy Kurniawan

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