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April 11, 2026 9 visible stories Economy & Trade

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April 11, 2026

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Malaysia's WFH policy: 'Very small' impact on fuel savings, so should it extend to private sector?
Channel NewsAsia 1m ago

Malaysia's WFH policy: 'Very small' impact on fuel savings, so should it extend to private sector?

As segments of Malaysia’s civil service gear up to work from home thrice a week, economists say fuel savings from the move will be minimal. But businesses warn expanding the policy will hurt the economy.

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Too pretty for a general? Chinese authorities police TV gender norms
The Straits Times Asia 1m ago

Too pretty for a general? Chinese authorities police TV gender norms

Regulators in China have called for the TV industry to rectify “issues such as excessive make-up and filter effects”.

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Bangladesh mob beats spiritual leader to death
The Straits Times Asia 1m ago

Bangladesh mob beats spiritual leader to death

It is the latest violence fuelled by religious tensions in the country.

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Thailand to increase essential goods allowance for ‘vulnerable’ groups
The Straits Times Asia 1m ago

Thailand to increase essential goods allowance for ‘vulnerable’ groups

Farmers and small business owners will also be able to benefit from preferential-rate loans.

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Rise in foreign arrivals to China on the back of visa-free, travel-friendly policies
The Straits Times Asia 1m ago

Rise in foreign arrivals to China on the back of visa-free, travel-friendly policies

Nearly 8.32 million foreign nationals entered China visa-free in the first quarter of 2026, up nearly 30% year-on-year.

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Small businesses in Indonesia feel pinch of rising plastic costs due to US-Israel war with Iran
The Straits Times Asia 1m ago

Small businesses in Indonesia feel pinch of rising plastic costs due to US-Israel war with Iran

Plastic prices have surged by 40 per cent to 100 per cent due to global supply disruptions.

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These outlets power the desk. Status reflects the latest refresh cycle, while the bias marker stays visible for transparent scanning across the watchlist.

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30 sources

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BBC World

Public broadcaster

Live
Global 3 items

Live

Lean Left -1

BBC Asia

Regional desk

Live
Asia 3 items

Live

Lean Left -1

Al Jazeera English

International broadcaster

Live
Global 3 items

Live

Lean Left -2

CNN World

Cable network

Live
Global 3 items

Live

Lean Left -2

The Korea Herald

National daily

Live
Korea 0 items

No parsable items

Center 0

Reuters World

Wire service

Retrying
Global 0 items

Connection failed

Center 0

Reuters Business

Wire service

Retrying
Global 0 items

Connection failed

Center 0

The Guardian World

Newspaper

Retrying
Global 0 items

Connection failed

Left -3

The New York Times World

Newspaper

Retrying
Global 0 items

Connection failed

Left -3

NPR World

Public radio

Retrying
US 0 items

Connection failed

Lean Left -2

Fox News World

Cable network

Retrying
US 0 items

Connection failed

Right +3

New York Post World

Tabloid

Retrying
US 0 items

Connection failed

Right +4

The Diplomat

Asia-Pacific magazine

Retrying
Asia-Pacific 0 items

Connection failed

Lean Left -1

Nikkei Asia

Business daily

Retrying
Asia 0 items

Connection failed

Lean Right +1

SCMP Asia

Metropolitan daily

Retrying
Asia 0 items

Connection failed

Lean Right +1

The Japan Times

National daily

Retrying
Japan 0 items

Connection failed

Center 0

Taiwan News

Digital daily

Retrying
Taiwan 0 items

Connection failed

Center 0

The Straits Times Asia

Regional newspaper

Retrying
Southeast Asia 0 items

Connection failed

Center 0

Channel NewsAsia

Regional broadcaster

Retrying
Southeast Asia 0 items

Connection failed

Center 0

Dawn

National daily

Retrying
Pakistan 0 items

Connection failed

Center 0

The Hindu International

National daily

Retrying
India 0 items

Connection failed

Lean Left -1

Times of India World

National daily

Retrying
India 0 items

Connection failed

Lean Right +1

NDTV World

Broadcaster

Retrying
India 0 items

Connection failed

Lean Left -1

Rappler

Digital newsroom

Retrying
Philippines 0 items

Connection failed

Lean Left -1

The Jakarta Post

National daily

Retrying
Indonesia 0 items

Connection failed

Center 0

China Daily World

State-backed daily

Retrying
China 0 items

Connection failed

Lean Right +2

Radio Free Asia

Public-interest broadcaster

Retrying
Asia 0 items

Connection failed

Lean Right +1

Deutsche Welle Asia

Public broadcaster

Retrying
Asia 0 items

Connection failed

Lean Left -1

France 24 Asia-Pacific

Public broadcaster

Retrying
Asia-Pacific 0 items

Connection failed

Center 0

Euronews World

Broadcast network

Retrying
Global 0 items

Connection failed

Center 0