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Prabowo replaces Finance Minister Purbaya in long-awaited Indonesian Cabinet shake-up

Purbaya’s departure comes after speculation amid investor concerns over Indonesia’s fiscal policy.

Indonesian Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa’s departure comes after months of speculation over his position amid investor concerns over Indonesia’s fiscal policy.

ASEAN risks irrelevance as sub-groupings grow, Sec-Gen Kao warns

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Selangor school stabbing: Malaysian teen, 15, acquitted on grounds of insanity

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Singapore start-ups show that AI isn’t just a Big Tech playground

Two AI start-ups offer a glimpse into how smaller firms are trying to turn advances in AI into commercial businesses.

The testbed in Punggol Digital District is set to launch later in 2026, which allows robots and AI systems to be continuously tested and refined.

MCST sues developer, four others over alleged defects after concrete piece from condo balcony fell 20m

Whistle-blower coach sentenced to a week’s jail for role in falsifying race records

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Prabowo replaces Finance Minister Purbaya in long-awaited Indonesian Cabinet shake-up

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ASEAN risks irrelevance as sub-groupings grow, Sec-Gen Kao warns

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Malaysia charges second UMNO leader after pilgrimage fund probe

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Beyond hugs and goodwill, leaders of Russia and Iran return home from BRICS empty-handed

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The future of play: How new guidelines are transforming Singapore’s playgrounds

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Anak Krakatau eruption: Where flights are being disrupted

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