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Hariz Baharudin

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Hariz began his journalism career in 2015 at The New Paper, where he cut his teeth on human interest stories. In 2018, he joined The Straits Times as a political correspondent and later became assistant news editor. He was posted to Jakarta in 2022, where he covered Indonesia’s Asean chairmanship and a historic leadership transition. He returned to Singapore to cover the 2025 General Election and now reports on South-east Asia.

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PM Wong meets leaders of Malaysia and Vietnam on sidelines of Asean Summit

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong (left) meeting Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on the sidelines of the Asean summit on Oct 28.
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong (left) meeting Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on the sidelines of the Asean summit on Oct 28.

Singapore’s talks with the US on sectoral tariffs still at ‘early stage’: PM Wong

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said that tariffs were not discussed in detail in meetings, though bilateral discussions between the US and individual Asean countries are ongoing.
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said that tariffs were not discussed in detail in meetings, though bilateral discussions between the US and individual Asean countries are ongoing.

‘Silver lining’ amid dark clouds, as Asean recognises need to deepen unity, says PM Wong

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong speaking to reporters on Oct 28.
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong speaking to reporters on Oct 28.

Asean leaders push for stronger trade ties among RCEP members and other partners

Leaders at the 5th Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Summit at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Oct 27, 2025.
Leaders at the 5th Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Summit at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Oct 27, 2025.

PM Wong meets Thai PM Anutin on Asean Summit sidelines

PM Lawrence Wong (left) meeting his Thai counterpart, Mr Anutin Charnvirakul, on the sidelines of the Asean Summit in Kuala Lumpur on Oct 27.
PM Lawrence Wong (left) meeting his Thai counterpart, Mr Anutin Charnvirakul, on the sidelines of the Asean Summit in Kuala Lumpur on Oct 27.

PM Wong meets leaders of Brazil, South Africa and European Council at Asean Summit sidelines

PM Lawrence Wong meeting Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on the sidelines of the 47th Asean Summit in Kuala Lumpur on Oct 26.
PM Lawrence Wong meeting Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on the sidelines of the 47th Asean Summit in Kuala Lumpur on Oct 26.

Timor-Leste officially admitted to Asean, becoming its 11th member amid calls to strengthen unity

Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim (left), China’s Premier Li Qiang (right) and Timor-Leste's Prime Minister Kay Rala Xanana Gusmao during the signing ceremony on Oct 26.
Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim (left), China’s Premier Li Qiang (right) and Timor-Leste's Prime Minister Kay Rala Xanana Gusmao during the signing ceremony on Oct 26.

Leaders from Trump to PM Wong to meet at Asean Summit, amid talk of trade and peace

Brazilian Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (left) and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim being welcomed by traditional dance performers in Putrajaya, Malaysia, on Oct 25.
Brazilian Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (left) and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim being welcomed by traditional dance performers in Putrajaya, Malaysia, on Oct 25.

Asean is already economically divided. AI will make it worse

AI has helped South-east Asians like (from left) Mr Lim Yi Ping from Singapore, Mr Jamras Inpuek from Thailand and Associate Professor Hasyiya Karimah Adli from Malaysia.
AI has helped South-east Asians like (from left) Mr Lim Yi Ping from Singapore, Mr Jamras Inpuek from Thailand and Associate Professor Hasyiya Karimah Adli from Malaysia.

Asean must deepen integration as its export-led model loses steam: Panellists at Asia Future Summit

(From left) Mr Teo Siong Seng, Pacific International Lines executive chairman and Singapore Business Federation chairman; Dr Yose Rizal Damuri, executive director of Indonesia’s Centre for Strategic and International Studies; and Mr Liew Chin Tong, Malaysia’s Deputy Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry; at a dialogue moderated by ST foreign editor Li Xueying during the Asia Future Summit on Oct 9.
(From left) Mr Teo Siong Seng, Pacific International Lines executive chairman and Singapore Business Federation chairman; Dr Yose Rizal Damuri, executive director of Indonesia’s Centre for Strategic and International Studies; and Mr Liew Chin Tong, Malaysia’s Deputy Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry; at a dialogue moderated by ST foreign editor Li Xueying during the Asia Future Summit on Oct 9.

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