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‘Money being thrown around to buy votes’ in election: Voters in Thailand want more than just handouts

Nearly 53 million eligible voters across Thailand will choose their preferred member of Parliament and the party they like best.

MWCurtain - Benjaporn Maigate 55 years old with her son Thitikarn maigate 29years old running a street food stall in Chiang Rai


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Japan election: What to look for in Sunday vote

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Global cricket tournament gets embroiled in South Asian hostilities

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News analysis

Positive outlook aside, Xi-Trump call points to Taiwan, critical minerals as thorny issues

India seeks Singapore capital to fuel its ambitious private space sector

Indian police investigate suspected games-related suicide of three young sisters

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How the Chinese minority navigates identity and politics in PAS’ Kelantan

Despite centuries of integration under PAS, Kelantan’s Chinese minority now sees its youth leaving.

Fewer scallops but more pinot noir: Hokkaido is changing in a warmer world

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10 questions on what 2026 holds for Asia

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Indonesia warns it will walk away from Trump’s Board of Peace if Palestine goals fail

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‘It’s no laughing matter’: Culinary gas becomes deadly party trend in Indonesia

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India’s Kerala state rolls out new form of identification: Protection or exclusion?

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Malaysia PM Anwar denies ceding over 5,000ha of land to Indonesia amid border compensation claims

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China coal plant building surges despite record renewable energy additions

In total, 291GW of coal power capacity remained in the development pipeline by the end of 2025.

Despite the rapid growth of renewable energy, coal remains a key source of energy for power generation in China. PHOTO: REUTERS

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From Greenland to deep sea mining: Is geopolitics killing climate action?

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Taiwan’s political stand-off stalls $51b defence plan

A Taiwanese army soldier waves a flag during an annual military exercise in Taichung.
A Taiwanese army soldier waves a flag during an annual military exercise in Taichung.

Indonesia signs security pact with Australia

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese shakes hands with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto during a signing ceremony on a security agreement between the two countries, following their meeting at the Merdeka Palace in Jakarta, Indonesia, February 6, 2026. REUTERS/Willy Kurniawan
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese shakes hands with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto during a signing ceremony on a security agreement between the two countries, following their meeting at the Merdeka Palace in Jakarta, Indonesia, February 6, 2026. REUTERS/Willy Kurniawan

Malaysian authorities busted ‘Ninja Turtle’ syndicate that breeds, sells exotic turtles

Authorities confiscated 44 turtles of various species during a raid at a house in Kangar.
Authorities confiscated 44 turtles of various species during a raid at a house in Kangar.

Thailand’s party spots dry up with election day booze bans

Under Thai law, it is illegal to sell, pay for or give away any kind of alcoholic drink during two 24-hour windows linked to voting.
Under Thai law, it is illegal to sell, pay for or give away any kind of alcoholic drink during two 24-hour windows linked to voting.

Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai to be sentenced on Feb 9

Hong Kong media tycoon and democracy campaigner Jimmy Lai, who pleaded not guilty to all the charges, faces possible life imprisonment.
Hong Kong media tycoon and democracy campaigner Jimmy Lai, who pleaded not guilty to all the charges, faces possible life imprisonment.

Murdered Mongolian woman Altantuya’s family returns more than $1.5m in damages to Malaysian govt

Ms Altantuya Shaariibuu’s family had filed a RM100 million lawsuit in 2007, claiming that her death caused them mental shock and psychological trauma.
Ms Altantuya Shaariibuu’s family had filed a RM100 million lawsuit in 2007, claiming that her death caused them mental shock and psychological trauma.

Taiwan teams with US firm Kratos to build attack drones to counter China

U.S. and Taiwanese flags are seen in San Francisco, California, January 28, 2026. REUTERS/Stephen Nellis
U.S. and Taiwanese flags are seen in San Francisco, California, January 28, 2026. REUTERS/Stephen Nellis

Undercover probe finds Australian pubs short-pouring beer

Preliminary findings showed 32 per cent of the drinks served failed to deliver the “correct amount”, said the National Measurement Institute’s audit report.
Preliminary findings showed 32 per cent of the drinks served failed to deliver the “correct amount”, said the National Measurement Institute’s audit report.

Prosperity plants grow in demand in Malaysia as Chinese New Year gets closer

Mr Tee watering calamansi plants, a popular prosperity plant, to be sold ahead of Chinese New Year.
Mr Tee watering calamansi plants, a popular prosperity plant, to be sold ahead of Chinese New Year.

New Zealand deputy PM defends claims colonisation good for Maori

New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour speaks to the media during a ceremony to commemorate Waitangi Day on Feb 5.
New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour speaks to the media during a ceremony to commemorate Waitangi Day on Feb 5.

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