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Is the next Pokemon game set in South-east Asia? Millions of fans in the region are convinced

Fans have noted that the Rafflesia-like flower on Gloom (left) and bananas carried by Tropius are both closely associated with tropical South-east Asia.
Fans have noted that the Rafflesia-like flower on Gloom (left) and bananas carried by Tropius are both closely associated with tropical South-east Asia.

US allies near China on edge as weapons shift from Asia to Iran

China has given little indication it’s looking to ramp up tensions with Taiwan, calling for an urgent ceasefire in the Middle East while dialing back pressure on the island’s air defences.
China has given little indication it’s looking to ramp up tensions with Taiwan, calling for an urgent ceasefire in the Middle East while dialing back pressure on the island’s air defences.

Economic risk of climate change increasingly relevant for S’pore, also creates opportunities: Indranee

People rafting across the Peusangan river in the aftermath of flash floods that destroyed villages in Aceh province on Jan 5.
People rafting across the Peusangan river in the aftermath of flash floods that destroyed villages in Aceh province on Jan 5.

Pickleball world No. 1 Anna Waters to make international debut in Vietnam

Pickleball world number one Anna Leigh Waters attends the ESPY Awards in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, U.S., July 16, 2025. REUTERS/Rory Carroll
Pickleball world number one Anna Leigh Waters attends the ESPY Awards in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, U.S., July 16, 2025. REUTERS/Rory Carroll

LPG hoarding, firewood use: Hawkers and families in Asia deal with fuel shortage amid Iran war

Mr Abhijit Chakraborty, who owns a tea stall in Kolkata, India, is worried that rising cooking gas prices could hurt his earnings.
Mr Abhijit Chakraborty, who owns a tea stall in Kolkata, India, is worried that rising cooking gas prices could hurt his earnings.

South Korea leads Asia market rout as oil spikes, circuit breaker triggers as Kospi plunges 8%

Japan’s Nikkei index fell 6.39 per cent while South Korea’s Kospi benchmark tanked 6.9 per cent.
Japan’s Nikkei index fell 6.39 per cent while South Korea’s Kospi benchmark tanked 6.9 per cent.

Rampant India complete T20 World Cup treble, New Zealand fall short again

Cricket - ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 - Final - India v New Zealand - Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, India - March 8, 2026 India's Suryakumar Yadav lifts the trophy as he celebrates with teammates after winning the ICC Men's T20 World Cup REUTERS/Amit Dave
Cricket - ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 - Final - India v New Zealand - Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, India - March 8, 2026 India's Suryakumar Yadav lifts the trophy as he celebrates with teammates after winning the ICC Men's T20 World Cup REUTERS/Amit Dave

Queues, price hikes and shortages as Asia battles fuel crunch amid Mid-East crisis

Industrial end-users across Asia have began reacting to the shortage of fuel with variations of energy rationing policies.
Industrial end-users across Asia have began reacting to the shortage of fuel with variations of energy rationing policies.

Fast-fashion garments pile up in South Asia as Middle East conflict grounds planes

South Asia is a clothes manufacturing powerhouse for fast-fashion brands around the world.
South Asia is a clothes manufacturing powerhouse for fast-fashion brands around the world.

Global funds pull money from Asia at fastest pace in four years amid Iran war

The outflows have contributed to a savage sell-off in regional equities that included a record one-day drop in South Korea’s Kospi index, and a series of trading halts in some markets.
The outflows have contributed to a savage sell-off in regional equities that included a record one-day drop in South Korea’s Kospi index, and a series of trading halts in some markets.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.