Thailand asks firms to cut egg exports after flood losses
Thailand has asked domestic firms to cut egg exports following losses from floods.
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Indonesia prison warden fired over luxury facilities for inmates in West Java
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With Uzbekistan open for business, investors watch reform staying power
Almost a decade of economic reform has helped its growth outpace that of most ex-Soviet peers.
Moscow consultations end without joint statement because of differences between Pak, Afghanistan
Moscow consultations end without joint statement because of differences between Pak, Afghanistan
John Lee promises ‘high-quality’ experience for Apec finance meeting guests
Hong Kong’s leader has pledged to provide guests attending this month’s Apec Finance Ministers’ Meeting with a “high-quality” experience, a…
Australian consumer confidence plunges to worst level since 1990s after RBA rate rise
Key indicator dropped about 20% after the Reserve Bank last month announced the highest interest rates since 2011Get our breaking news emai…
OpenAI apologizes for Australia hack amid pushback on data center project
An OpenAI prototype sought access to a government health statistics portal, sidestepping restrictions to breach a section hosting private f…
Thailand September CPI rises 2.82% on year, below forecast
Thailand's headline consumer price index rose 2.82% in September from a year earlier, falling below forecasts.
A controversial new power grab in Pakistan
The powerful army chief wants to redraw the political map
Australian Soldier Dies, 5 Others Injured During Training Exercise
An Australian soldier has died and five others were injured during a training exercise.
OldTown White Coffee's last Singapore outlet at Kallang Wave Mall to close after Oct 11
The halal-certified chain is known for its Ipoh-style white coffee and Malaysian favourites including nasi lemak, kaya toast and noodles.
Uzbekistan Open for Business, Investors Watch Reform Staying Power
As Uzbekistan opens for business, investors are watching the staying power of its reforms.
Flydubai co-pilot completed flight training in New Zealand
Police said the Flydubai co-pilot completed a portion of his flight training in New Zealand.
Myanmar leader to visit Malaysia 'in next few days': Anwar
"During the visit of the President of Myanmar to Malaysia in the next few days, the foreign minister, the home minister, and I will raise i…
Australian opposition vows ‘biggest cut to immigration’ in country’s history
The Liberal-National Coalition's sweeping proposal comes amid growing anti-immigration sentiment due to high living costs and housing short…
Agreement to transition away from fossil fuels ‘not open for renegotiation’, Pacific leader tells pre-Cop
International leaders visit Tuvalu as part of climate talks co-hosted by Australia ahead of Cop31 conferencePacific island leaders have urg…
Turkmenistan grows its arsenal of Chinese air defences as Russia’s role shrinks
Turkmenistan has added the FK-2000 missile-and-gun system to its growing arsenal of Chinese-made air defences, highlighting Beijing’s expan…
Watch: Moment Indonesian sneaker shop is torn apart by explosion
Police have said it is “strongly suspected” that the incident was caused by a gas leak.
China’s fuel export halt could deepen diesel squeeze, with Asia in the firing line
China’s reported suspension of fuel exports for October could tighten diesel supplies in Asia and have knock-on effects on markets further …
India sizes up US F-35 stealth jets in landmark first on home turf
US F-35 stealth fighters have joined Indian warplanes for military exercises near the Pakistan border in recent days, marking the first tim…
8 public officers referred to police after review of 191 property transactions near unannounced MRT stations
Further checks are continuing and the government will study what the review shows about gaps in existing safeguards, says Coordinating Mini…
RSPCA NSW director quits over welfare standards for RSPCA-branded chicken
Mark Steele says he is ‘ashamed to be associated’ with the RSPCA Certified scheme, which badges 97% of chicken sold in AustraliaGet our bre…
Singapore to table law reinforcing deterrent sentences for scam offenders, including youths: Shanmugam
A High Court ruling in September had given several young money mule offenders probation and community sentences. "This is not the time to g…
Syariah Court to get wider powers over divorce procedures and child-related orders under proposed law
The proposed changes also set a minimum stay in Singapore for some foreigners marrying here and put the Singapore College of Islamic Studie…
A Pulau Tekong site 40% the size of Sentosa could become an energy hub, EMA to study feasibility
The 200ha site could house hydrogen-ready natural gas-fired power plants, a liquefied natural gas terminal and other low-carbon energy tech…
Taipei Mayor Apologizes After Gay Bar Raid
Taipei's mayor has apologized following a police raid on a gay bar, which resulted in disciplinary action against six individuals.
North-South Corridor delay: Affected business to continue getting HDB rental rebates if eligible
The government will not leave affected businesses and residents to fend for themselves, says Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow.
Hong Kong leader calls for stronger construction oversight amid One Stanley case
Hong Kong will strengthen its regulatory regime and impose stiffer penalties to ensure strong deterrence against building violations, the c…
In the 1990s, tiny fire ants hitched a ride to Hawaii on nursery plants and built supercolonies that can threaten native animals
A tiny stinging ant hitched a ride to Hawaii on nursery plants. Its connected nests act like one supercolony, but the harm to native wildli…