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Why Japan’s unified defence zone proposal with US makes South Korea uneasy

Despite US enthusiasm, South Korea fears being drawn into conflicts beyond the Korean peninsula, such as the Taiwan Strait.

Asean must see US tariff pause for what it is – a trade hostage crisis

By pausing tariffs instead of repealing them, Trump creates the illusion of flexibility while retaining coercive leverage.

Unrealistic to shift all U.S. iPhone assembly to India, Apple bear Craig Moffett writes to clients

Craig Moffett of MoffettNathanson reacts to the report Apple was aiming to shift production toward India.

As Pakistan bets on a mining boom, can it equal Indonesia’s nickel success?

A landmark deal unlocking vast copper and gold reserves has Pakistan eyeing a transformative economic shift.

Virginia Giuffre, Prince Andrew’s accuser in Epstein sex trafficking scandal, dies at 41

Mother-of-three Giuffre, a key figure in Jeffrey Epstein’s downfall, took her own life at her farm in Australia ‘after being a lifelong victim of sexual abuse and sex trafficking’.

Singapore election: do politicians ‘abandon’ residents when they contest elsewhere?

The debate arose after Health Minister Ong Ye Kung accused SDP chief Chee Soon Juan of abandoning Bukit Batok to contest in Sembawang West.

Singapore orders curb on 3 foreigners’ Facebook posts for election interference

The authorities say the posts ‘intended to promote or prejudice the electoral success or standing of a political party or candidate’.

Lost dog in Australia found after 529 days on Kangaroo Island

The miniature dachshund, which has eluded searchers on Kangaroo Island since November 2023, has been returned to ‘her loving parents’.

Philippines urged to ‘strategically’ work with China amid US tariff tensions

It follows a call from a Chinese envoy for the Philippines and fellow Asean members to be united in safeguarding free trade.

Singapore election rallies are back, but will they sway voters?

With the competing parties holding their first rallies in 10 years, there is strong interest to hear what their candidates have to say.

Why the Philippines can’t ignore China’s Southeast Asia pivot

Beijing’s focus on regional stability and trade openness presents both challenges and opportunities that Manila can’t afford to overlook.

Bangladesh’s new leader dreams big, with China’s backing

A popular revolt that ousted the kleptocratic Sheikh Hasina thrust Muhammad Yunus, 84, into power. Now he’s looking to China for help.

China showcases its neighbourhood diplomacy across Southeast Asia

President Xi Jinping’s recent trip to Vietnam, Malaysia and Cambodia highlighted China’s commitment to fostering regional harmony.

South Korea, US aim for ‘July package’ to resolve tariff disputes

Seoul has offered to partner with Washington in shipbuilding and energy, and says it aims to address their bilateral trade imbalance.

Philippines orders investigation into alleged China interference in May elections

The allegations come amid confrontations and strained ties between China and US ally the Philippines over disputed areas in the South China Sea.

Trump signs order to boost deep-sea mining, seeking to break China's critical minerals dominance

The practice of deep-sea mining involves using heavy machinery to remove minerals and metals from the seabed, where they build up into potato-sized nodules.

India destroys homes of 2 Kashmir attack suspects

Amid much tension between India and Pakistan, there is a massive hunt under way for the militant gang responsible for murdering 26 men in the tourist resort of Pahalgam.

Malaysians bite back at Bill O’Reilly’s ‘poor’ claims: ‘we have free healthcare, grandpa’

The US political commentator drew the ire of Malaysians by suggesting they were too poor to buy a hat or afford a proper meal.

Malaysia vows to buy more US goods in break from united Asean front on Trump’s tariffs

Malaysia is looking for ways to reduce its US$25 billion trade surplus with the US in a bid to ease the pain of a proposed 24 per cent levy.

Why the next pope may be Asian or African

The centre of faith is moving away from the West, a shift that could add impetus to the late pope’s reforms.

China has halted rare earth exports, can Australia step up?

Australia has proposed to create a strategic reserve of critical minerals.

South Korea supermarket stabbing spree leaves 1 dead

Local police are investigating whether the suspect has a history of mental illness and the reason for the attack.

CNBC Daily Open: Markets rise as tech boost offsets trade worries — for now

Trade tensions still lurk, with Intel CFO David Zinsner warning that tariffs and retaliation from other countries have increased the likelihood of a recession.

South Korean firm tells workers to shower at least once a day as summer nears

The company also warned employees to be mindful of cigarette odours, sweat after exercise and clothes that haven’t been washed.

TikTok astrologer arrested for predicting new Myanmar quake

The prediction caused panic weeks after a 7.7 magnitude quake killed 3,500 people, authorities say.

Emerging markets are betting on a post-tariffs winner — and it’s not China or the U.S.

"The acceleration of South-South trade, I think, will take a new dynamism because of the new trade policy of the U.S.," the UN's Rebeca Grynspan told CNBC.

The best souvenir from Korea? It’s rice for rising numbers of Japanese visitors

Amid a rice shortage in Japan that has seen prices rise 92 per cent in a year, Japanese visitors to Korea are buying the grain to take home.

South Korea calls for 'calm, orderly' talks with the U.S. amid hopes of a tariff deal by early July

The deal will reportedly be pursued by July 8, the day U.S. President Donald Trump's 90-day tariff suspension is due to end.

China shares rare Moon rocks with US despite trade war

Two US institutions have been granted access to samples collected by the Chang'e-5 mission in 2020.

Indonesia to keep EV battery goal after LG-led JV’s ‘very significant’ exit

China-backed Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt will replace LG Energy Solution, which pulled out due to ‘market conditions’, in a mega EV project.

'I'm alive but three in my group didn't make it' - Kashmir attack survivor

Tourists are returning home after a deadly gun attack killed 26 visitors in Indian-administered Kashmir.

North Korean hackers set up fake firms in US to target cryptocurrency developers

Blocknovas and Softglide used malware to access cryptocurrency wallets, passwords and credentials, cybersecurity researchers say.

South Korea says DeepSeek transferred user data to China and the U.S. without consent

South Korea's data protection authority has accused Chinese AI startup DeepSeek of transferring the personal information of users without permission.

Can Malaysia afford to cut petrol subsidies as US tariff threats put jobs on the line?

With US tariff uncertainty jeopardising Malaysian jobs, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim must weigh the necessity of slashing subsidies.

Japan to oppose Trump pressure to join anti-China trade bloc

Tokyo to prioritise its own economic ties with Beijing as it persuades the neighbour to resume imports of seafood from Japan.

AI-generated image of durian farm in Malaysia raises stink over land dispute

Image fuels speculation about more illegal planters in Pahang’s forests, while analysts also warn of lack of safeguards against manipulated content.

Japan’s sovereignty museum shrugs off South Korea’s ‘immediate closure’ call

The museum in Tokyo centres around three separate sets of islands whose ownership Japan disputes with South Korea, China and Russia.

Mass food poisonings cast shadow over Indonesia's free school meals

Nearly 80 students across two high schools fell sick after eating the meals this week.

South Korea and US aim for deal to lift Trump tariffs by July, Seoul says

US Treasury chief Scott Bessent says talks are ‘moving faster than I thought’, and technical terms could be discussed as early as next week.

Who will win the race to develop a humanoid robot?

Humanoid robots are attracting a lot of investment but will China dominate the industry?

Chinese coastguard claims ‘sovereign jurisdiction’ of Sandy Cay in South China Sea

State media reports CCG officers ‘exercising maritime control’ on one of the reefs in the Spratly Islands also claimed by Philippines.

CNBC's Inside India newsletter: Have India stocks bottomed?

Indian stocks have rallied about 10% since bottoming out on April 7, when trade tensions between the United States and China escalated.

Pakistan suspends visas for Indians after deadly Kashmir attack on tourists

It comes after Delhi's retaliatory measures following a militant attack in Indian-administered Kashmir that killed 26 tourists.

Malaysia’s ‘tone-deaf’ health ministry slammed for lavish Hari Raya event amid workers’ woes

Critics called the Malaysian Health Ministry’s lavish Hari Raya event “tone-deaf”, as healthcare workers are reportedly underpaid and overworked.

Japan’s World Expo struggles with visitor figures amid slew of bad publicity

Despite hitting 1 million visitors, Osaka Expo 2025 has been plagued by a bomb scare, methane explosion and long queues.

India and Pakistan cancel each other’s visas as tensions rise after deadly Kashmir attack

India revoked all visas for Pakistani nationals starting Sunday. In response, Pakistan closed its airspace to Indian airlines and suspended trade with India.

1 in 3 Malaysian children are overweight as nation’s sugar addiction worsens

A new health ministry survey shows that one third of Malaysians aged 5 to 19 are overweight, with high-sugar diets blamed.

China accused of meddling in Philippine midterm elections by ‘paying Filipinos in troll farms’

The National Security Council believes China is trying to influence May’s midterm elections via social media, targeting the Marcos government and its policies.

South Korea says DeepSeek sent data to ByteDance owned servers in China without consent

DeepSeek previously said it overlooked data protection laws when transferring input to a Beijing-based cloud service platform owned by ByteDance, the parent of TikTok.

Will Yoon’s exit change South Korea’s US-China approach?

Analysts says South Korea’s diplomacy will remain unchanged as it builds closer ties with China, supported by its alliance with the US.

K-pop singer Bain of Just B comes out during US concert

The star is among only a handful of K-pop artists who have come out publicly.

Philippines ‘strategically positioned to benefit’ from Trump’s tariff overhaul, study shows

The study found that low tariffs and exemptions may boost trade opportunities despite the Philippines’ infrastructure challenges.

Chinese pair caught photographing South Korea military base twice in days

The repeated incidents have ignited debate over legal loopholes that allow such activity outside designated security zones.

As Malaysian oil runs out, is untapped Uganda the unlikely answer?

Uganda has an estimated 6.5 billion barrels of petroleum reserves. Malaysia’s reserves stood at 2.7 billion barrels as of 2023.

Trade tensions are 'bad for everybody,' says Bank of Korea governor

"We will be affected directly by the U.S. tariffs [and] also indirectly by their tariffs to other countries," said Rhee Chang Yong.

Former S Korea president Moon Jae-in indicted for bribery

Moon is best remembered for his attempts to broker a peace deal with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

Indonesia pledges ‘balanced’ ties between US and China, signalling careful neutrality

This impartial stance could set Jakarta up to be a good mediator between Beijing and Washington, observers say.

South Korean airlines toughen cabin crew roles amid air rage concerns

Airlines are prioritising physical strength and safety training over looks as violent behaviours soar on board.

South Korea's quarterly GDP contracts for the first time in four years as construction activity plunges

Data from the Bank of Korea showed that the drop was mostly due to a fall in construction, with the sector contracting 12.4% year on year.

Boeing CEO says China has stopped taking its aircraft amid trade war

CEO Kelly Ortberg said that a few 737 Max planes that were in China set to be delivered to carriers there have been flown back to the U.S.

Made in Malaysia? Trump’s China tariffs spark rise in offers to dodge US duties

Logistics firms tempt online merchants with illegal undervaluation schemes via social media.

Cambodia flexes ‘agency’ in Japan ships’ visit to China-funded naval base

Port call shows Cambodia remains ‘open for cooperation’ with other nations and Ream Naval Base is not exclusively for China’s use, analysts say.

India and Pakistan rivalry boils after deadly Kashmir attack

New Delhi unleashed a salvo of diplomatic measures against its arch-rival, closing a key border crossing and pausing a water-sharing treaty.

Japanese firms take steps to close gender pay gap with historic reforms: ‘they have to change’

Japan’s finance sector is shaking up workplace gender equality, as top firms are axing clerical roles mainly held by women, aiming to close the gender pay gap.

Five cards China holds in a trade war with the US

From rare earths to billions in US debt, here's what China has in its arsenal - and how strong they are.

Deadly Kashmir attack risks India military escalation against Pakistan

India will respond but it's not clear how - or at what cost, experts say.

Beijing’s approach to South China Sea tensions: reduce now, resolve later

While focusing on economic links, China is open to negotiating with rival claimants as long as actors outside the region aren’t involved.

Boeing to seek FAA approval this year to increase 737 Max production as losses narrow

Boeing's first quarter loss narrowed to $31 million in the first quarter and it burned less cash than analysts estimated.

Rage and despair after brazen attack kills 26 in Indian-administered Kashmir

Families are mourning loved ones killed by gunmen in one of India's most popular tourist destinations.

Thailand, criticised over Bangkok building collapse, to test mobile alerts

The system will use three mobile networks to send warning messages in Thai and English, accompanied by a siren.

Travellers in Thailand will now need ‘arrival card’ as HBO’s White Lotus boosts tourism

The reintroduction of the digital arrival card from May 1 aims to streamline immigration processes and reduce waiting times.

Can Kashmir’s fragile peace survive? India’s Modi faces crisis after tourist massacre

Critics say the killings erode the BJP’s claims of restoring calm since revoking the region’s special status.

Singapore’s election campaign kicks off with surprises and shifting stakes

Unexpected candidate swaps and a crowded Tampines GRC signal a more unpredictable election than many anticipated.

Singapore inflation stays at 4-year lows as city-state prepares for election

Headline inflation rate was unchanged from last month at 0.9%, while core inflation fell to 0.5% from 0.6%.

CNBC's The China Connection newsletter: U.S. regulatory scrutiny fans Chinese stock delisting fears

A comment from U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has reignited fears on Wall Street about a forced delisting of Chinese stocks from U.S. exchanges.

IMF cuts 2025 growth forecast for major Asian economies, warns of global slowdown on trade worries

On a global basis, growth was lowered from 3.3% to 2.8% for the whole of 2025, with the IMF saying that tariffs were "a major negative shock to growth."

Tesla is ‘carefully’ working on its India entry amid tariff concerns, says CFO

Tesla is cautiously navigating an entry into India, CFO Vaibhav Taneja said in an earnings call, as the EV maker faces falling sales and tariff threats.

'Grandpa Francis': A nation remembers the Pope who braved a typhoon for them

Popes enjoy rockstar status in overwhelmingly Catholic Philippines. And yet, Pope Francis was special.

Where not walking your dog can land you in the doghouse

A total of 370 out of 882 Indian laws criminalise 7,305 acts - from missed dog walks to murder.

'I've had 100 operations and will never stop' - inside China's cosmetic surgery boom

Face-scanning apps, social media influencers and toxic beauty standards are fuelling China's cosmetic surgery boom.

India's Modi and U.S. Vice President Vance optimistic on New Delhi-Washington trade deal

Modi's office said the two leaders "welcomed the significant progress in the negotiations for a mutually beneficial India-U.S. Bilateral Trade Agreement."

China executes man who stabbed Japanese school boy

Zhong Changchun was sentenced to death in January for attacking the boy who later died of his injuries.

Dropshippers reel from Trump's tariff gut punch: 'Profit margins have now been slashed'

"At the moment, we're seeing about a 33% decrease in revenue," said e-commerce entrepreneur Kamil Sattar, in reaction to the U.S. tariffs on China.

U.S. chip controls will benefit China's Nvidia rivals like Huawei: Analysts

U.S. export controls on Nvidia's AI chip sales to China will boost its rising domestic AI chipmakers such as Huawei, semiconductor analysts say.

Japan's Nomura to buy Macquarie's U.S. and European public asset management business for $1.8 billion

This would increase the assets under management of Nomura's investment management division to $770 billion, up from the $590 billion currently.

China keeps key lending rates steady in bid to shore up yuan as macro data remains strong

The decision comes amid encouraging first quarter growth figures, with GDP recording a 5.4% rise year-on-year.

A death every three minutes: Why India's roads are among the world's deadliest

India's roads claimed over 172,000 lives in 2023 - averaging 474 deaths daily, or one every three minutes.

Japan inflation comes in at 3.6%, surpasses BOJ target for three straight years

Japan's inflation grew 3.6% year on year in March, marking three straight years that the headline inflation figure is above the Bank of Japan's 2% target.

Chinese tea chain Chagee climbs 15% in stock market debut

Chagee, a Chinese tea chain, made its U.S. public market debut on the Nasdaq as trade tensions between Washington and Beijing rise.

CNBC's Inside India newsletter: Could India be a hedge against trade wars and tariffs?

In the market chaos since April 2 "liberation day", investors are appearing to view India as a hedge against a potential flux in trade flows in the future.

China replaces top international trade negotiator as talks with Washington stall

The appointment makes Li a key member of China's trade negotiation team as Beijing deals with trade disputes with the U.S.

China targets U.S. services and other areas as it decries 'meaningless' tariff hikes on goods

Beijing has wielded a wide range of punitive measures in recent days to strike back at Washington, including steps targeting American services sector.

South Korea warns of growth slowdown as it holds rates to shore up won

The BOK said the decision was taken so it could further assess any changes in domestic and external conditions.

Japan exports growth misses expectations, rising by a modest 3.9% in March as tariffs bite

The growth missed expectations of a 4.5% rise from economists polled by Reuters, and was lower than the 11.4% jump in February.

CNBC's The China Connection newsletter: The U.S. wants China to call. Why it won’t – for now

The last time Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping spoke was just before the January 20 inauguration.

Tokyo has 'many cards' to play in U.S. tariff negotiations, says Japanese economic advisor

He pointed out that Japan has been the biggest foreign investor in the U.S. and the largest holder of U.S. Treasury bonds.

Japan's antitrust watchdog issues Google 'cease and desist' order over unfair trade practices

Japan's antimonopoly watchdog has issued a cease and desist order against Google for unfair trade practices regarding search services for its Android devices.

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