As Bretton Woods institutions falter, nations like China are pushing for reform that reflects the global reality amid challenges such as debt distress and climate change. While the most likely scenario is marginal changes to the international monetary system, multilateral collaboration should not be underestimated.

Most Singaporeans support death for drug traffickers, law minister Shanmugam says

A Home Affairs Ministry survey conducted last year found 69 per cent of respondents agreed that the mandatory death penalty was appropriate, K. Shanmugam told parliament.

Oil giant Shell sells Singapore refinery it built on Bukom island over 60 years ago

The sale of Shell’s assets in Singapore include the refinery on Bukom island, which opened in 1961, and a plant that produces mono-ethylene glycol on Jurong island.

South China Sea: recording of Philippine deal on Second Thomas Shoal simply ‘propaganda’, analysts say

Vice-Admiral Alberto Carlos has no mandate to strike a deal with China, who may have been attempting to shift the blame to Manila, analysts say.

Kim family's master propagandist dies at 94

Kim Ki Nam built the personality cult of North Korea's ruling dynasty.

TikTok tycoon Zhang Yiming now calls Singapore home – as do many Chinese tech titans these days

The billionaire ByteDance founder is living in Singapore while keeping Chinese citizenship, joining a raft of corporate chieftains who’ve relocated from China to the city state in recent years.

In Kuala Lumpur, children go hungry as food inflation squeezes poor despite Malaysia ‘getting richer’

A Unicef study found 52 per cent of children in low-income households in the capital ate fewer than three meals a day, with many families selling personal items to get by.

He was a propaganda mastermind who shaped North Korea’s Kim family cult of personality. Now, he’s met his end

Kim Ki-nam helped forge a cult of personality around the Kim dynasty, serving every one of the country’s three leaders since its founding. He has died at the age of 94.

Japan stumps up US$1 billion for arms-race insurance with US-led hypersonic missile-interceptor project

Analysts say the move is insurance against an accelerating “arms race” in the region, as lessons are learned from recent flare-ups such as Iran’s drone and missile attack against Israel last month.

Alibaba seeks growth in Mongolia with new e-commerce platform selling Chinese goods from wholesale marketplace 1688.com

Launched in partnership with a local tech group, ShoppyHub.mn aims to offer products from Chinese manufacturers on Alibaba’s wholesale marketplace 1688.com.

South Korea’s ‘arrogant and obstinate’ Yoon finally yields to media scrutiny after electoral rout

Yoon Suk-yeol isn’t known for taking questions from reporters, preferring prearranged interviews or staged media appearances. But after a thumping in last month’s elections, the humbled president is changing tack.

Hong Kong’s minimum wage increase should be stepping stone in fight against poverty

Hong Kong’s new minimum wage formula is a win-win for employers and employees and shows the city is finally taking action to support low-income workers. Contractors and subcontractors must also be held accountable to protect the rights of outsourced workers and prevent accidents on the job.

Gold bars are selling like hot cakes in Korea's convenience stores and vending machines

The country's largest convenience store chain, CU, has been collaborating with the Korea Minting and Security Printing Corporation to offer customers mini gold bars.

In Myanmar war, crucial window looms for junta and rebels as coming monsoons make it ‘harder and more dangerous’

The junta and the resistance have a limited window to make gains or hold their ground, as rain-laden monsoon clouds begin rolling across Myanmar around early June.

The political power couple who cannot afford to break up

Two powerful Philippine political dynasties are sparring publicly and trading shocking allegations.

Asean must calm South China Sea waters or risk ‘Asia’s Ukraine’

As the Philippines looks for allies outside Asean to support its South China stance against Beijing, Southeast Asia risks becoming a theatre of war. Asean must act to to de-escalate tensions and ensure regional peace and prosperity.

US-Philippines drills: island retaking, ship sinking simulate Taiwan, South China Sea conflicts

An island-retaking exercise in the far north of the Philippines appears to be in preparation for hostilities breaking out over Taiwan, observers say.

Malaysia acid-attack footballer in ‘critical but stable’ condition, high-profile players urged to hire bodyguards

Officials say Faisal Halim has fourth-degree burns on neck, shoulder, hands and chest and will need more surgery.

In India, young voters cry out for more jobs after a decade under Modi’s BJP

Narendra Modi’s government has launched numerous initiatives to speed up the country’s development, but many areas continue to lag behind – with employment scarce.

Pakistan says bomb attack that killed 5 Chinese engineers in March was planned in Afghanistan

The suicide bomber rammed a vehicle into a convoy of Chinese engineers working on a dam project in northwest Pakistan in March, killing six people.

Mount Ruang eruption: Indonesia permanently relocates 10,000 North Sulawesi citizens over threats from spewing ash

Mount Ruang erupted spectacularly last month and has been spewing ash that forced nearby airports to close and flights to be cancelled.

Women-only exhibit to become a toilet to keep men out

Australia's Mona asked a court to reverse its ruling that allowed men inside a women's only space.

US-India ties strained by Biden’s gaffes, criticism, murder plot – but ‘they need each other’

Analysts say there has been “a lot of noise” about strained ties but Washington places strategic capital on India as a counterweight to growing Chinese influence.

2 Chinese men convicted in Singapore’s largest money laundering case deported to Cambodia

Su Wenqiang and Wang Baosen, both 32, are barred from re-entering Singapore, an Immigration and Checkpoints Authority spokesperson said.

Thai helper’s bid to access US$2.7 million of assets inherited from French employer hits legal bump

Catherine Delacote, who is suspected to have killed herself, bequeathed her fortune to Nutwalai Pupongta who had worked for her for 17 years.

Australia PM blasts China for ‘unacceptable’ use of flares near military helicopter

‘They shouldn’t have been at any risk’, Anthony Albanese said of Australian defence personnel who he said were operating in international airspace enforcing UN sanctions on North Korea.

Without Malaysia and Singapore, Iran couldn’t shift its sanctioned oil, US official says

The US Treasury’s top sanctions official said Washington saw Iranian oil being transferred near Singapore and throughout the wider region.

‘South Korea is nothing without BTS’: fans of boy band demand apology from Seoul over chart-rigging probe

BTS’ agency Hybe is under scrutiny after it allegedly paid a ransom to individuals who were aware of its unethical business tactics.

Malaysia jails man for having picture of king Sultan Ibrahim on his car during by-election

The 66-year-old was arrested after he was spotted driving around in a vehicle prominently displaying photos of Malaysia’s king and prime minister.

Mushroom lunch cook pleads not guilty to murder

Three people died after they were allegedly served poisonous mushrooms in regional Australia in 2023.

World prefers U.S. over China for leadership when a Democrat is president, Gallup analysis shows

Most countries prefer aligning with the U.S. over China when the White House is occupied by a Democratic leader, according to Gallup data going back to 2007.

Indians brave scorching temperatures to vote

As India's election nears the halfway mark, voters say a gruelling heatwave is getting to them.

Hundreds ill after eating bánh mì in Vietnam

More than 560 Vietnamese people are taken to hospital with suspected food poisoning after eating the sandwiches.

Ukraine, brandy and EVs top the agenda on Xi's charm offensive

Xi Jinping is on his first visit to Europe in five years - and it feels much like a charm offensive.

From likes to votes: How influencers are changing Indian politics

Politicians are roping in influencers to woo voters like never before. But is this a good thing?

North Korean weapons are killing Ukrainians. The implications are far bigger

A missile that crashed in Kharkiv shows the surprising scale at which Pyongyang's weapons are used.

Bollywood and elections: When reel and real cross paths

Critics says a slew of new films points to an emerging genre that aligns with the ruling BJP’s ideology.

China's 'unprecedented' space mission blasts off to the far side of the moon to collect samples

China on Friday launched a space probe to collect samples from the far side of the moon as the global space race heats up.

Japan's finance minister says yen intervention may be necessary when there are 'excessive' moves

Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki on Friday backed currency interventions by his country's policymakers if the yen moved in sharp directions.

The quiet, feared strategist behind Modi’s rise

India’s PM is eyeing a record third term - his home minister is the brains behind his election wins.

CNBC's Inside India newsletter: Will AI make or break India?

Can Teleperformance's stock plunge be the canary in the coal mine for what is likely to happen to India because of AI?

India's 8.5% growth rate has some 'fluff,' former central bank chief Raghuram Rajan says

India's 8.5% economic growth rate has some "fluff' in it, according to former Reserve Bank of Governor Raghuram Rajan.

'Liquid gold': An olive oil shortage is fueling record prices and food insecurity fears

A shortage of olive oil has driven prices to record highs, fueled a crime surge and pushed the industry into crisis mode.

Privacy breach at Australian airline Qantas gives access to other customers' details

Some customers using the Qantas app on Wednesday were shown the name, flight details and loyalty status of other passengers.

'Close enough to see their faces': Chased down by China in South China Sea

The BBC witnesses a standoff in the South China Sea between the Philippine and Chinese coast guards.

'An intense five years': Read HSBC CEO Noel Quinn's surprise resignation statement

HSBC CEO Noel Quinn said it is "now the right time for me to get a better balance between my personal and business life."

Asia's first spot bitcoin and ether ETFs debut in Hong Kong

Hong Kong on Tuesday became the first in Asia to offer retail investors the ability to trade the cryptocurrencies at spot prices.

IMF raises its Asia growth forecast for 2024, highlights India's growth and China stimulus as key drivers

The upward revision reflects upgrades for China, the IMF said, where it expects policy stimulus to provide support.

Turkey is the latest country to launch a digital nomad visa—find out if you qualify and where to apply

Applicants must have an income of at least $36,000 USD a year or $3,000 a month.

Policy continuity is key if India wants to see strong economic growth in the next 5 years, Nomura says

Policy continuity is crucial if it wants to be the world's fastest growing economy for the next five years, Rob Subbaraman of Nomura said.

U.S., China to hold first AI talks within 'weeks' amid ongoing TikTok stalemate

The U.S. and China will hold their first high-level talks on artificial intelligence within the "coming weeks," U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said.

CNBC's Inside India newsletter: A $270 billion gamble on green?

Latest on the elections and some stock-picking tips that tie in with the nationwide vote and we also look at the upcoming T20 Cricket World Cup.

China's Xi says the U.S. needs to accept Beijing's rise for bilateral relations to improve

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Friday.

India’s farmers are up in arms again. Will it hurt Modi’s reelection campaign?

While the protestors are beginning to up the ante by blocking railway tracks, the agitation this time seems a pale shadow of their movement in 2020.

Asia was most impacted by extreme weather and climate in 2023, UN report shows

Asia was the world's most disaster-hit region from extreme weather and climate in 2023, exacerbated by climate change, according to a new UN report.

India 'confident' new EV policy measures will allow more foreign players to enter market

Last month, the government rolled out key initiatives, aimed at boosting the country's position in EV manufacturing.

Venice residents clash with riot police as city launches world’s first tourist entry fee

The pilot program means day-trippers to Venice, one of Italy's most picturesque and historic cities, will need to pay a charge of 5 euros (US$5.40).

Honda to build $11 billion electric vehicle hub in Canada

Honda and its joint venture partners plan to invest $11 billion in Ontario, Canada, to create a "comprehensive EV value chain," the automaker announced.

Inflation, operating costs had the biggest impact on Asian firms last year, survey shows

Higher costs had the biggest impact on Asian businesses in 2023, even as they grappled with a global slowdown and rising interest rates, a survey by UOB showed.

South Korea's largest K-pop agency Hybe accuses sublabel executives of breach of trust

This comes after ADOR CEO Min Hee-jin accused Hybe of plagiarizing ADOR's girl group NewJeans.

Xpeng's Gu says robotaxis won’t be a real business for at least five years

Xpeng, a China-based electric car startup that is also selling in Europe, has made driver-assist software one of its selling points.

India markets face an 'inevitable' correction if Modi's election win disappoints, Bernstein says

The results of India's general elections could be the reason for a correction in the Indian stock market, according to Bernstein.

Nvidia supplier SK Hynix reverses losses in first quarter on explosive AI demand

This comes after SK Hynix posted net losses for five consecutive quarters from a slump in the memory chip market.

Geely-backed luxury EV brand Zeekr says it's already beating Tesla in parts of China

EV brand Zeekr is selling more cars than Tesla in parts of China, and plans to expand in Europe and Latin America this year, Zeekr CEO Andy An told CNBC.

‘A real wildcard’: World’s largest wealth fund issues inflation warning on hot commodity markets

The chief executive of the world's largest wealth fund says there are many wildcards in financial markets right now.

Tesla’s entry into India’s EV market will be 'good news’ for the country, says MG Motor India

India's EV sector still lacks competition, but entry from international automakers like Tesla will level the playing field, MG Motor India's CEO Emeritus.

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Indonesia grants license to Musk’s SpaceX unit Starlink, to provide internet to remote areas

India election: will Pakistan-bashing again become a rallying call for Modi’s BJP?

Leonardo DiCaprio’s ‘The Beach’ suffers water shortages after Thai heatwave

Malaysian maritime authorities too stretched, underfunded to stem trade in US-sanctioned Iran oil, observers say

Air India Express flights disrupted for second day as cabin crew call in sick in revolt over merger

Hundreds of campuses in Indonesia inspired by global student protests to renew rallies against Israel

South China Sea: Philippines says ‘not turning against’ Beijing, economy doing well despite maritime feud

Japan is not seeking a strong yen, it just wants a stable currency, David Roche says

Chinese woman charged with murder of man at Singapore condominium

'Keep your phone on 24 hours a day': Chinese PR boss apologises after backlash

South Korea’s Yoon apologises over wife’s Dior handbag, vows to improve livelihoods

Russia builds surveillance bases near northern Japan. Is it ‘punishing’ Tokyo for supporting Ukraine?

South Korean DJ NewJeansNim faces calls for ban in Malaysia after performing in monk robe at dance club

Is North Korean propaganda playing up Kim Jong-un’s ‘human warmth and love’ to counter Western pop culture?

South Koreans snap up gold from convenience stores, vending machines as soaring prices stir frenzy

Modi's $400bn welfare bet to win Indian elections

Imran Khan's arrest left deep wounds still to heal

Ohtani's ex-interpreter to plead guilty to fraud

South China Sea: Philippine officials outraged, accuse Beijing of anti-wiretapping law violation over ‘new model’ phone call

New ‘Squad’ bloc could allow Philippines to ‘borrow strength’ of Australia, Japan, US to counter China

Critics, opposition slam India’s election body for bias towards Modi’s ruling BJP: ‘extremely compromised’

Hong Kong bans protest anthem after court case win

Indonesia’s rights groups call for transparency in nation’s purchases of foreign spyware: ‘anyone can be a target’

Thailand PM Srettha to outlaw cannabis by end of 2024, in stunning U-turn just 2 years after it was decriminalised

Australia boosts funds to Taiwan-ally Tuvalu to counter mainland China’s Pacific influence

‘Orangutan diplomacy’: Malaysia plans to gift great apes to ease palm oil deforestation concerns

Singapore Air Force F-16 fighter jet crashes at Tengah Air Base after ‘issue’ following take-off, pilot hospitalised

South China Sea: Philippines fears Beijing’s floating nuclear plants could further militarise disputed waterway

Albanese rejects China’s claim Australia at fault in dangerous encounter between helicopter and PLA warplane

Tata Group’s Air India Express airline, cancels at least 20 flights as cabin crew call in sick en masse

AI boom fuels demand for major data centre deals in Asia-Pacific this year

Why the world needs a Bretton Woods 2.0