Experts stress the urgent need to upgrade the Philippine Air Force due to its limited capabilities in defending against Chinas military presence.

Instead of withdrawing from high-risk areas, Asias insurers must become an active partner in long-term climate risk management.

The US presidents reciprocal tariffs not only impose steep tariffs on China, but also popular transshipping destinations used by Chinese exporters.

Singapore, one of the US closest partners in the region, is the most worried about the impact of Trumps second term, a new survey shows.

Malaysias transport minister said Ocean Infinity will resume the search for the plane at the end of this year.

The advisory comes after incidents of harassment of Chinese citizens and a series of espionage and online gaming crackdowns by Manila.

A security official said the planned acquisition is merely part of Manilas efforts to modernise its military.

The state investment fund has reportedly bought a 10 per cent stake in the leading Indian food company for US$1 billion.

Balasubramanian Ramesh molested one of the cabin crew members four times and targeted the three others once each because he found them attractive.

Chinas tech giants are rushing to build data centres in Malaysia, which offers cheap energy and access to cutting-edge chips.

The truce, to show compassion for people affected by Fridays 7.7 magnitude earthquake, will run until April 22.

The boy, 17, had decided on five mosques across Singapore for his post-Friday prayer attacks.

The syndrome, caused by an overstimulated nervous system, is more common among those with anxiety disorders and migraines, experts say.

Some critics welcomed the accountability for social media figures, while others felt the hearing focused more on settling scores than addressing structural issues.

The forecast comes after a 7.7-magnitude quake in Myanmar last week left over 2,700 people dead and caused a building in Bangkok to collapse.

More than 100 people were injured in the huge blaze that happened near a residential area, with 65 of them hospitalised.

The Chinese embassy in Bangkok has called for full cooperation with the Thai authorities investigation into the State Audit Office collapse.

Thailand has offered to try to increase imports of corn, soybeans, crude and ethane to narrow its trade surplus with the United States.

The minister says he has enhanced security for his Facebook account after being accused of temporarily liking inflammatory remarks on activists.

Potential US tariffs on Vietnam could threaten Nike and Adidas recovery amid rising production costs and shifting market dynamics.

Rescuers have brought in 11 dogs to search for signs of life and to provide emotional support for victims loved ones.

Manilas involvement inevitable given large presence of Filipino workers in Taiwan and Philippines-US defence ties, analysts say.

The man reportedly collected around US$300 in donations before his lie was exposed.

Hopes of finding survivors are diminishing as the critical 72-hour window in which people can survive without water closes.

A planned meeting involving over 2,000 temples comes amid a row over the relocation of the Dewi Sri Pathrakaliamman temple in Kuala Lumpur.

While rescue teams struggle against civil war roadblocks, analysts warn of a cursed regime facing a legitimacy crisis.

The fire near a petrol station in Putra Heights, Malaysias central Selangor state, was visible for miles around.

Beijings proposed manufacturing partnership ran aground only after New Delhi decided to take border tensions out on Chinese businesses.

Eid ul-Fitr in Indonesia sees subdued celebrations due to soaring prices and economic strain, while Indian Muslims face political challenges amid festivities.

Those living overseas have urged international donors not to send aid via the junta, saying the military will weaponise relief efforts to increase exploitation.

Dutertes lawyer called for the ICC case to be dismissed, citing the Philippines withdrawal, and labelled Dutertes detention a political hit job.

A sustainable waste management facility which can convert rubbish to energy is in the works for the resort island.

Concern about democratic backsliding and poor liquidity are obscuring otherwise solid fundamentals in one of Asias largest markets.

Lack of safeguards against multiple Buy Now, Pay Later borrowings could lead to surging indebtedness among low-income earners, consumer group warns.

Some 60 mosques were damaged or destroyed when the 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck at Friday prayer time.

From rescuers in quake-hit Myanmar to Chinas new quiet supersonic jet, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend.

Investment chief Pandu Sjahrir is confident the new sovereign wealth fund can overcome market jitters and keep political meddling at bay.

If Malaysia is serious about its global legal credibility and commitment to justice, it must take this chance to return to the Rome Statute.

The application of a new power purchasing price by Vietnam Electricity puts 173 solar and wind projects at risk of insolvency.

The military has turned to air strikes to gain the upper hand against an array of anti-coup fighters and armed groups in the civil war.