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Johor polls result raises stakes for Anwar in upcoming Negeri Sembilan election

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and his Pakatan Harapan pact need to show they can campaign effectively in a state where the incumbent chief minister is from his own PKR party, analysts say.

China investigates retired top media censor

Sri Lanka expands anti-dengue drive as deaths mount

Malaysia says startup residents in Johor's Forest City have valid travel papers, amid alleged Israeli links

Malaysia's Immigration Department said it had inspected 266 foreigners from 40 countries and found they had valid documents, though further checks were ongoing to ensure compliance with all other entry requirements and related laws.

India approves US$13 billion semiconductor plan

‘Not surprising’: Why Thailand keeps reliving the same types of nightspot tragedies

Thailand has promised tougher nightspot safety measures after major fires in the past. Yet following the deadly bar fire in Bangkok on Sunday, bar owners, patrons and experts tell CNA many of the same problems persist. 

Taiwan’s opposition TPP launches historic first trip to mainland China

The Taiwan People’s Party aims to build goodwill and promote dialogue while supporting cross-Strait peace, its delegation leader says.

Body of Indian sailor missing after Oman ship attack found

Seoul leads Asian stocks higher as US inflation eases rate fears

Asian stocks enjoyed a much-needed rally following a painful selloff in recent weeks as tech firms were battered by concerns over extended valuations and the vast sums invested in artificial intelligence.

Air India crash probe enters final stages after cockpit recorder, psychology reviews

India turns to AI to improve healthcare access

In the second part of a series on India's artificial intelligence push, CNA looks at how hospitals are using AI to detect eye diseases and analyse medical scans, while doctors stress the technology remains a tool, not a replacement.

Vietnam probes diamond smuggling ring linked to major jeweller

China's Q2 economic growth cools to 3.5-year low as imbalances worsen

Death toll in Thai bar fire rises to 32, officials say, with dozens still in hospital

Police are investigating the possibility of negligence and if emergency exits were obstructed.

Rosmah Mansor, wife of Malaysia's ex-PM Najib Razak, files lawsuit against comedian Harith Iskander over stand-up show

Rosmah filed the lawsuit in June, claiming that Harith had defamed her during a comedy routine in Melaka in January this year.

Commentary: What's behind North Korea's recent economic boom?

North Korea’s recent economic growth is real but it is built on Russian cash, Chinese trade and illicit activity, says this analyst.

Singapore, Indonesia launch defence alumni initiative

Singapore Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing - who is in Jakarta for a working visit - and his Indonesian counterpart Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin also reaffirmed their countries’ commitment to explore new areas of bilateral cooperation.

Singapore, Malaysia reaffirm need to 'deepen cooperation' in areas including food security and energy

President Tharman Shanmugaratnam, who is currently on a state visit to Malaysia, met Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Monday (Jul 13), during which they exchanged views on geopolitical developments, including the Middle East situation.

Malaysia probes startup community based in Johor's Forest City over alleged Israeli links

The Network School brands itself as a physical co-living and co-learning community for tech founders, remote workers, and content creators located “on a Malaysian island off the coast of Singapore”.

India's AI training boom draws professionals seeking an edge, but questions remain over quality

In the first of a two-part series on how India is preparing for an AI-powered future, CNA examines the growing business of artificial intelligence upskilling and the questions surrounding the value of these programmes.