Indonesia’s rupiah falls to record low against US dollar
Currency plunge comes as energy shock from the Iran war casts a cloud over Southeast Asian economies.
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Thailand cracks down on foreign companies using fig leaf of local ownership
Thai authorities are ramping up enforcement of local ownership rules, stoking anxiety among foreign businesses.
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Every world leader who has visited China in 2026 in one chart
China has hosted 26 leaders from 23 countries this year, underscoring its growing diplomatic and economic influence.
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Massive fire engulfs Jakarta market leaving hundreds homeless
Hundreds of people have been made homeless after a huge fire tore through a market in Jakarta.
Published On 2 Jun 2026
Nvidia unveils new chip to bring AI directly to personal computers
Nvidia’s new chip will power new Windows laptop and desktop computer models to make ‘AI personal computers’.
Indian PM Modi meets Myanmar military gov’t leader in New Delhi
Myanmar opposition groups criticise India for hosting Min Aung Hlaing, but India says engagement is best way forward.
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How could El Nino reshape tropical storms around the world this year?
El Nino tends to reduce hurricanes in the Atlantic while increasing storms in the Pacific Ocean.
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Explosives store blast kills dozens in Myanmar village
Explosives store blast kills dozens in Myanmar village.
Published On 31 May 2026
At least 39 killed in explosives depot blast in northeast Myanmar
Video on social media showed an enormous plume of smoke, followed by more explosions, in Shan state’s Kaung Tat village.
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Rescuers race to save two people still trapped in cave in Laos
Rescuers face heavy rains, equipment failures in search for two people trapped in central Laos cave by flash floods.
Japan rejects ‘new militarism’, says China is rapidly arming
Japan accuses China of lacking military transparency and stresses the importance of dialogue for regional stability.
