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Thai parliament legalises marijuana for medicinal purposes as a “New Year’s gift” to the people

While many South-east Asian nations are known for having strict laws against…

Malaysian netizens rebut Singapore former diplomat Bilahari Kausikan’s “bogeyman” statement

The “political uncertainty” in Malaysia, following Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s return…

Singapore’s Transport Minister Khaw Boon Wan tells Malaysian vessels to “back off” from the Republic’s maritime territory “while we pursue sit-down dialogues” as bilateral disputes escalate

Singapore’s Transport Minister Khaw Boon Wan has issued a stern warning against…

Singapore’s Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan urges Malaysia to “cease” encroachment into “Singapore territorial waters”; Malaysia to send protest note to the Republic over unauthorised implementation of instrument landing system near Johor

In order to “avoid escalating tensions on the ground” and in compliance…

Filipino news site Rappler and CEO Maria Ressa indicted for tax evasion in an attempt to silence independent media

Philippines independent news site Rappler and its CEO Maria Ressa were formally…

“Very desirable” for ASEAN “not to have to take sides”: PM Lee, on US-China trade wars

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has expressed his apprehension regarding having to…

“We don’t choose our neighbours,” but Singapore has to deal with Malaysia and Indonesia constructively and respectfully: PM Lee

While Singapore’s relationship with Malaysia and Indonesia might not always be smooth-sailing,…

ASEAN Youths address social issues with data analytics at ASEAN Data Science Explorers Regionals 2018

On Thursday, the ASEAN Foundation and SAP held the regional finals of…

PM Lee Hsien Loong to meet Dr Mahathir Mohamad in Putrajaya in November

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong is scheduled to meet Malaysian Prime Minister…

Singapore and Indonesia signs bilateral investment treaty to promote stronger economic ties

Singapore and Indonesia has signed an Agreement on the Promotion and Protection…