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Singapore’s anti-fake news law takes effect
Singapore's new law to combat the spread of fake news and online fraud came into force on October 2.
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Singapore reveals new plan to prevent cyber attacks
Singapore has unveiled a new plan to guard against cyber-attacks that could threaten the country’s infrastructure such as power, water and transport networks.
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Timor Leste reports African swine fever outbreaks
Timor Leste reported outbreaks of African swine fever last week with the first case near its border with Indonesia, the World Organisation for Animal Health said on September 30.
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13 killed, 4 injured in pickup truck accident in Thailand
A total of 13 people were killed and four others were injured after a pickup truck overturned on Bangkok’s outskirts on September 29.
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Indonesia marks one year since devastating twin disasters
Indonesia on September 28 marked one year since a devastating earthquake and subsequent tsunami smashed the city of Palu, killing more than 4,000 people.
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Indonesia’s anti-graft agency detains former sports minister
Indonesia’s Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) on September 27 announced it had detained former Minister of Youth and Sports Imam Nahrawi after questioning him for several hours related to a corruption case.
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Appeal trial over 2017 murder of Vietnamese girl in Japan opens
The Tokyo High Court on September 26 began hearing an appeal against a lower court ruling that sentenced a Japanese man to life in prison over the murder of a Vietnamese girl in 2017.
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Strong quake hits eastern Indonesia, no tsunami warning issued
A 6.5-magnitude earthquake rocked eastern Indonesia on September 26 morning, but there was no risk of a tsunami.
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ASEAN Ladies’ Circle in Malaysia boosts charity work
Chairwoman of the ASEAN Ladies’ Circle in Malaysia Pham Thi Hong Lien has vowed to hold more activities connecting its member together and contributing to charity during the year she chairs the organisation.
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Malaysia focuses on building smart cities
Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has emphasized that turning the country’s cities into smart cities would be one of the highlights in its 12th 5-year plan.
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Thailand to continue high-speed railway talks with China
The Transport Ministry of Thailand will hold contract talks with China for the joint high-speed railway project between Bangkok and northeastern Nakhon Ratchasima province during the ASEAN Summit in November.
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Singapore Summit discusses Asia’s economic growth
The Singapore Summit themed “Asia 2030” opened in the city-state on September 20, drawing 400 thought leaders and experts across the world.
- Debt issues behind Bangkok hotel murder-suicide: Thai police
- Indonesia starts using Wi-Fi 7
- Malaysia issues heatwave alert for 14 areas
- Indonesia’s president-elect urges unity after resounding victory
- Australia pledges support for ASEAN Outlook on Indo-Pacific
- Philippine landslide death toll rises to over 90