- Analysts estimate North Korea could pummel Seoul with some 16,000 rockets and shells in the first hour of a surprise attack like the one on Israel
- A Hamas-style assault would be devastating, though some observers suggest the Palestinian militant group actually ‘learned from North Korean tactics’
- Analysts estimate North Korea could pummel Seoul with some 16,000 rockets and shells in the first hour of a surprise attack like the one on Israel
- A Hamas-style assault would be devastating, though some observers suggest the Palestinian militant group actually ‘learned from North Korean tactics’
‘Unbelievable loyalty’: Filipino nurse stayed with patient during Hamas attack
Angelyn Aguirre, a nurse from the Philippines, is being remembered for her bravery for choosing to stay with her elderly patient when Hamas gunmen attacked a bomb shelter in Israel.
‘We’re united’: thousands rally in Malaysia in support of Palestine as war rages
About 15,000 people, including former PM Muhyiddin Yassin, gathered at the national mosque in Kuala Lumpur to condemn Israel’s offensive in Gaza.
Analysis | Why Qatar, Egypt and Turkey are struggling to mediate the Israel-Hamas war
Brokering a ceasefire appears all but impossible amid the escalating violence, as fears grow of a massive humanitarian crisis – and Israel vows to wipe the Palestinian militant group ‘off the face of the Earth’.
Thai fans lament end of iconic 43-year-old rock band over old age, illnesses
The 43-year-old rock band, which was founded in the Philippines, has built an ardent fan base with its songs chronicling coup-prone Thailand’s political and social turmoil.
Indonesia
- One tech investor said Indonesia was ‘at the precipice’ of becoming one of the world’s leaders in the EV space
- Asean could become a global EV production hub if Indonesia can cooperate with other bloc members Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam, another expert said
Indonesia
Indonesia needs Asean ‘collaboration’ to turn region into an EV leader: experts
Asean could become a global EV production hub if Indonesia can cooperate with other bloc members Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam, one expert said during the Hong Kong-Asean Summit 2023.
Malaysia sees ‘a lot of opportunity’ for more investment from China
Chinese investors will view Malaysia as a viable production site because of its proximity to the rest of the supply chain supplying Western markets, Malaysia’s No 2 trade official said.
European milk makers hurting over tariffs look to leave Thailand
Thailand’s lucrative dairy sector could come under threat as European manufacturers call on Bangkok to cut tariffs or face job losses and an exodus of operations.