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Singapore
Singapore waters see coral bleaching amid global event
Amid the fourth global coral bleaching event, some corals in the shallow waters and intertidal zones of Singapore are turning pale and white.
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Vietnam
Vietnam Deputy PM: Economy facing mounting pressure; credit growth remains weak
Vietnam's economy is facing mounting pressure and the government will maintain policies that support growth, Deputy Prime Minister Le Minh Khai said on Monday.
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Entertainment
Singer Jay Chou brought to tears by fan’s words at China concert
Parenthood may have mellowed the Taiwanese singer.
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AseanPlus News
Cricket - High-priced Cummins, Starc face off as IPL enters playoffs
The two highest-priced players in the IPL -- Australia teammates Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc -- will go head-to-head Tuesday for a place in the final as the cash-rich Twenty20 league enters the playoffs.
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Nation
China vital partner for Malaysia's telecommunication and digital economy development, says Teo Nie Ching
KUALA LUMPUR: China, Malaysia's largest trading partner for the past 15 years, is vital in the development of the country's telecommunications and digital economy.
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Nation
Cops investigating nature of recent police station attack, attempted Istana Negara trespass, says Saifuddin
PUTRAJAYA: The police are currently investigating whether the recent attacks involving public institutions are coordinated or based on individual actions, says Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.
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Economy
Malaysia trade up 12.1% to RM221.74bil, exports rebound 9.1% to RM114.72bil in April
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s trade continued its strong performance and maintained an upward trajectory in April 2024, recording double-digit growth of 12.1 per cent to RM221.74 billion compared to April 2023.
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Entertainment
HK actor Donnie Yen to star in 'John Wick' movie spin-off based on his assassin character Caine
The story will reportedly be set after the events of 'John Wick: Chapter 4', where Caine has been freed from his obligations to crime boss council The High Table.
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Markets
Bursa Malaysia's rally continues to gain momentum
KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia trends higher during Monday's midday break, echoing the positive sentiment seen in many regional markets.
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Singapore
90-year-old in Singapore among 113 people under probe for alleged involvement in illegal horse betting
The police are investigating 113 people for their suspected involvement in illegal horse betting activities.
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Technology
Indonesia minister says Musk to consider offer to build EV battery plant in country
DENPASAR, Indonesia (Reuters) -Indonesia's coordinating minister of investment said that Elon Musk will consider an offer to build an electric vehicle battery plant in the country, after the CEO of Tesla met with President Joko Widodo on Monday.
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Thailand
Thailand’s economic growth slows even as it beats estimate
Thailand’s economy grew better-than-expected in the first quarter, fuelled by tourism and private consumption, easing the pressure on the central bank to respond to the government’s call for lower borrowing costs.
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World
Who is Mohammad Mokhber, the man set to become Iran's interim president?
(Reuters) - Here are some key facts about Mohammad Mokhber, 68, Iran's first vice president who, based on the country's constitution, is expected to become interim president following the death of Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash.
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World
Iran's President Raisi, Foreign Minister die in helicopter crash, Iranian official tells Reuters
DUBAI (Reuters) - Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and his foreign minister died when their helicopter crashed as it was crossing mountain terrain in heavy fog, an Iranian official told Reuters on Monday.
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Vietnam
Vietnam to prioritise economic growth as challenges mount after leadership reshuffle
Vietnam’s government will prioritise supporting economic growth amid lingering challenges from weak global demand, Deputy Prime Minister Le Minh Khai said.
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Internet
Elon Musk launches Starlink in Indonesia, eyes future investment
Elon Musk inaugurated SpaceX’s Starlink Internet services in Indonesia on May 19 as the world’s largest archipelago seeks to boost connectivity to its most remote areas.
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Entertainment
Former Taiwanese actress Rosalyn Ku, 57, reveals she has stage four cancer
Ku says although she had always exercised, she had neglected several warning signs – including long-term stomach bloating and constipation.
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China
China sanctions US defence contractors including Boeing for Taiwan arms sales
China's Ministry of Commerce announced sanctions against Boeing and two other defence companies Monday for arms sales to Taiwan, on the day of Taiwan's presidential inauguration.
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Nation
PM's Central Asia visit a mission to find more staunch friends
TASHKENT: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's official visit to Uzbekistan, the Kyrgyz Republic and Kazakhstan in Central Asia last week yielded positive results not only in terms of economic cooperation and several other sectors but also in the mission to find more staunch friends.
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Property
Most Chinese developers' shares fall despite latest support measures
HONG KONG: Shares of most major Chinese developers fell on Monday even after China announced "historic" steps to stabilise its crisis-hit property sector.