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Hong Kong teen admits acid ambush that put tourist from Singapore in hospital for 61 days
A Hong Kong teenager has pleaded guilty to splashing acid on a woman visiting from Singapore in June 2025, leaving her with second-degree burns.
Philippines’ ‘China-free’ manufacturing strategy is a high-risk bet
China and the Philippines recently traded accusations over the medical evacuation of a Philippine serviceman from a grounded naval vessel in the hotly disputed Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea. The incident has sparked renewed worries about potential armed skirmishes in a global artery of trade. But Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr was also quick to emphasise the economic dimensions of a major conflict. After a decade of rapid economic growth, the Philippines is facing...
Philippines’ ‘China-free’ manufacturing strategy is a high-risk bet
China and the Philippines recently traded accusations over the medical evacuation of a Philippine serviceman from a grounded naval vessel in the hotly disputed Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea. The incident has sparked renewed worries about potential armed skirmishes in a global artery of trade. But Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr was also quick to emphasise the economic dimensions of a major conflict. After a decade of rapid economic growth, the Philippines is facing...
Households in NE economically vulnerable: poll
The household economy in the northeastern region was "vulnerable" during the third quarter, with no expectations of improvement for the rest of the year, a recent poll found.
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YOURSAY | Insecurity, not stability, guides Harapan-Bersatu alliance
'This shows how desperate PKR is to remain in power.'
Korn urges govt to take action on scams
Democrat Party deputy leader Korn Chatikavanij has urged the government to step up its fight against scam networks, warning that international cooperation means little without action at home.
Malaysia’s shoppers love Chinese e-commerce. But is the bargain worth it?
In hindsight, it was only a matter of time before Esha Yusof joined the growing ranks of Malaysian shoppers being drawn to Chinese e-commerce giant Pinduoduo. Esha is a relative newcomer. She signed up in July, more than half a year after the platform launched in Malaysia – and has been smitten with it ever since. Rock-bottom prices, a vast range of products and seamless payments through a popular local e-wallet make it easy for the 32-year-old to spend an average of 500 ringgit (US$122) a month...
Malaysia’s shoppers love Chinese e-commerce. But is the bargain worth it?
In hindsight, it was only a matter of time before Esha Yusof joined the growing ranks of Malaysian shoppers being drawn to Chinese e-commerce giant Pinduoduo. Esha is a relative newcomer. She signed up in July, more than half a year after the platform launched in Malaysia – and has been smitten with it ever since. Rock-bottom prices, a vast range of products and seamless payments through a popular local e-wallet make it easy for the 32-year-old to spend an average of 500 ringgit (US$122) a month...
New tour buses to hit roads
Phuket will launch a hop-on, hop-off sightseeing bus service next Tuesday, connecting 11 destinations across the island with hourly departures from Central Phuket Floresta.
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White shirts, fast-track passes: Inside an alleged Immigration racket
Agents facilitate pass extensions for scam syndicates seeking longer stays.