Despite being the leading cause of vaccine-preventable child deaths worldwide, measles doesnt garner much attention, says Hsu Li Yang of the Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health.

In the second of a two-part series that looks into scam operations in Cambodia, CNA travels along the countrys eastern border with Vietnam, where new roads, casino zones and guarded compounds have transformed agricultural land into a frontier for online scams.

The 16th Johor state elections must be held by Jul 31, and it will be scheduled at the discretion of the Election Commission.

Senator Jose "Jinggoy" Estrada is the first sitting lawmaker to be arrested over the corruption scandal.

The convention attracted a diverse crowd of enthusiasts, many arriving in elaborate costumes inspired by their favourite characters.

Cambodia says it is carrying out its toughest crackdown yet on online scam centres, with hundreds of facilities targeted. In the first of a two-part series, CNA goes on the ground to find victims stranded and signs of operations shifting into smaller urban sites, while experts warn that the criminal networks behind the industry remain deeply embedded.

Chinas toughest crackdown yet on offshore brokerages is closing a popular route to overseas markets for mainland investors. Analysts say the move is about more than investor protection.

Speaking to CNA's Leong Wai Kit on the sidelines of the Shangri-La Dialogue, Philippine Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr also defended recent military exercises with allies, and blames China's "expansionism" for tensions in the South China Sea.

A Laotian rescue group said the information on the cave system from the recused men was "considered substantial" and "being used to prepare the search plan for the remaining two people".

Chinas defence minister may not have attended this years Shangri-La Dialogue but the country still loomed large and remained at the centre of discussion.

Growing threats to critical underwater infrastructure, such as telecommunications cables and energy pipelines, underscore the need for stronger maritime defence capabilities, Australia's Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles toldCNA's Tan Qiuyi on the sidelines of the Shangri-La Dialogue.

The plenary session at the Shangri-La Dialogue focused on how security partnerships are adapting in an increasingly fragmented global landscape.

"Think about it. There's a country that has a huge arsenal of nuclear weapons and strategic bombers. Japan has neither of such weapons, and yet Japan is labelled 'new militarism'?," said Japanese Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi.

The ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement is targeted to be signed at the 47th ASEAN Summit later this year.

Recent moves by the Malaysian authorities point to a more restrictive climate for LGBTQ people in the country, analysts say, and this could be due to political competition as well as the visibility of some events.

President Jos Ramos-Horta also called on the Southeast Asian grouping to have the audacity to declare the South China Sea a zone of peace in a special address at the Shangri-La Dialogue on May 30.

A total of five people have now been rescued, while two remain missing.

The Pentagon chief, speaking at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, said stronger, more self-reliant allies are key to deterrence.

Bangkok's creative energy is in overdrive. The new Voco Bangkok Surawong puts you right in the middle of it.

His address comes as global tensions remain elevated, with ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and Europe.

Beijing is taking steps to stabilise leadership at the National Financial Regulatory Administration after former head Li Yunze was demoted in April due to what was treated as a suspected disciplinary violation.

New Zealand could move faster towards its target of spending 2 per cent of GDP on defence if security conditions warrant it, Defence Minister Chris Penk tells CNA.

According to the court, Liu Yingcheng, who as abbot went by the name Shi Yongxin, embezzled assets worth more than 131 million yuan (US$19.4 million) from 2003 to 2025.

The Vietnamese leader spoke of the challenges facing the world, including the erosion of international rules and law, a crisis in development models characterised by slowing growth and climate change, and a crisis of trust among nations.

The Union of Security Employees said that it stood firmly behind the officers, who had been placed in an "incredibly challenging operational environment".

Both countries highlighted growing collaboration in science, technology and innovation during Vietnamese President To Lam's state visit to Singapore.

Thursdays disruption follows a similar incident on Apr 23. An official said problems are bound to happen with the decades-old Malaysian Immigration Systems (MyIMMs), which will be replaced by 2028.

Cave diving experts warn of tight and dangerous conditions in the cave, including mud walls at risk of collapse and the potential for more flooding.

Emotional value is Chinaslatest catchphrase determining how people spend and behave, but also reflective of modern-day anxieties.

Lee Cheukhing has tendered his resignation following a confrontation with security guards during a school trip.

Experts say there is a need for governments to allocate resources to support the long-term recovery, rehabilitation and empowerment of domestic violence survivors.

Asian perspectives on security issues will be in the spotlight as defence officials gather in Singapore for the Shangri-La Dialogue, says Kevin Chen from the S Rajaratnam School of International Studies.