1+ hour, 7+ min ago (154+ words) KUALA LUMPUR -- The dominance of local parties in Sabah's legislative elections on Saturday signalled that Malaysian politics is realigning toward sta Malaysia's Sabah vote highlights major political realignment, analysts say Dominance of local parties in legislative election shows growth of groups championing decentralized power KUALA LUMPUR -- The dominance of local parties in Sabah's legislative elections on Saturday signalled that Malaysian politics is realigning toward state-based groups and decentralized power while leaving a mixed picture for Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, analysts said. Southeast Asia flooding death toll rises to almost 600 Malaysian PM Anwar faces critical test in Sabah state election Malaysia anti-graft agency to probe allegations against PM's ex-aide Malaysia, Myanmar hit by fraud spike as AI-driven incidents rise Malaysia's planned U-16 social media ban draws surveillance concerns Malaysia auto sales lead in Southeast Asia for second consecutive quarter Japan cabinet proposes…...

1+ hour, 43+ min ago (373+ words) Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events Welcome to Your Week in Asia. This week, two influential world leaders are set to visit Asian countries. French President Emmanuel Macron is making a state visit to China from Wednesday, while Russian President Vladimir Putin will arrive in India on Thursday. Although the specifics of their potential bilateral agreements are not yet known, some of the outcomes could set the tone for global politics in 2026. And people in South Korea may feel that time flies as this Wednesday marks exactly one year since former President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law, which plunged the country -- as well as businesspersons and diplomats in the region -- into chaos. Get the best of our coverage of Asia and much more by following us on X, where our handle is @NikkeiAsia. We are…...

2+ hour, 22+ min ago (174+ words) HONG KONG -- Crypto-oriented companies in Hong Kong that had aspired to replicate the rise of "digital asset treasuries" in the U.S. are instead empha From poker to Pokemon, Hong Kong crypto stockpilers rebrand Bear market, city regulators weigh on companies that hoped to be next big 'DAT' HONG KONG -- Crypto-oriented companies in Hong Kong that had aspired to replicate the rise of "digital asset treasuries" in the U.S. are instead emphasizing other lines of business, from online poker to Pokemon trading cards, as the DAT model begins to crack. Hong Kong stablecoin law opens door to yuan-backed token Eric Trump talks up crypto ambitions as family empire eyes Asia Hong Kong accelerates crypto hub buildup as U.S. competition looms Singapore touts Bitcoin futures, avoids Hong Kong's crypto ETFs China accuses US of carrying out $13bn bitcoin hack Chinese fraud mastermind jailed in UK for…...

5+ hour, 31+ min ago (145+ words) JAKARTA -- The death toll from heavy storms across three Indonesian provinces on Sumatra has jumped to more than 300 with a similar number still missi Over 300 killed in Indonesia after rare tropical cyclones strike Sumatra Authorities warn toll likely to rise as impact of flooding across Southeast Asia grows JAKARTA -- The death toll from heavy storms across three Indonesian provinces on Sumatra has jumped to more than 300 with a similar number still missing as the impact of extreme weather across Southeast Asia over the past week continues to grow. Southeast Asia flooding death toll rises to almost 600 Death toll from floods and landslides on Indonesia's Sumatra rises to 248 49 dead as Indonesia intensifies search for flood and landslide victims Thailand to airlift critical patients as southern floods kill 33 Severe floods displace thousands in Thailand and Malaysia Latest on Natural disasters...

7+ hour, 29+ min ago (167+ words) OKAYAMA, Japan -- West of Osaka and about halfway before arriving in Hiroshima lies Okayama, a prefectural capital attracting logistics facilities ser Amazon, Prologis make Okayama their western Japan logistics hub Location suits shippers' need for last-mile facility, transit point amid regulations on drivers OKAYAMA, Japan -- West of Osaka and about halfway before arriving in Hiroshima lies Okayama, a prefectural capital attracting logistics facilities serving western Japan. Amazon Japan has opened a last-mile facility for home delivery while logistics companies such as Prologis are establishing large distribution centers there. Japan logistics firms add cargo hubs to fortify megaquake response Japan's shinkansen train cuts transport time of goods to Singapore by 20% Japan Post to buy into KKR-owned Logisteed for $950m Japan's SBS to hire 1,800 truck drivers from Indonesia, elsewhere Labor-starved Japan taps foreigners and seniors to drive its buses Airbus A320 recall disrupts Asian…...

9+ hour, 47+ min ago (184+ words) TOKYO -- Japan is facing matcha shortages as consumers and businesses around the world join the green tea boom. Even though tea farmers are switching Global matcha craze causes shortages of tea leaves and machinery Japanese maker Ito En sets up dedicated section for procurement TOKYO -- Japan is facing matcha shortages as consumers and businesses around the world join the green tea boom. Even though tea farmers are switching from producing leaves for regular green tea to those for matcha green tea powder, output is still falling short of demand, and processing machinery is also in short supply. Kyoto tea farmers take global thirst for matcha in stride Japan tea chain aims to be 'Starbucks of matcha' in global market India's tea yield fall highlights climate threat to price, production Matcha and mochi: Japanese ice cream wins fans in Malaysia, Indonesia…...

9+ hour, 51+ min ago (147+ words) YA'AN, China -- In late August at the Ya'an Bifengxia Base of the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda, Xiang Xiang was seen mun Panda Xiang Xiang settles in China after return from Japan Dedicated keepers help beloved Ueno-born bear adapt to new life in Sichuan YA'AN, China -- In late August at the Ya'an Bifengxia Base of the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda, Xiang Xiang was seen munching on apples outdoors in light rain, drawing camera clicks from onlookers. Giant pandas to leave Wakayama but memories of 'Big Daddy' will linger Panda diplomacy softens sharp edge of China's foreign policy China's panda bond market gives Beijing more political punch China's panda business: How zoos from U.S. to Japan fund Beijing soft power Japan bids farewell to beloved panda Xiang Xiang The demise and revival of…...

11+ hour, 2+ min ago (141+ words) BANGKOK/HANOI/JAKARTA -- Damage from heavy rains in Southeast Asia this week is spreading, with southern Thailand suffering from "once-in-300-years" f Southeast Asia flooding death toll rises to almost 600 Thailand, Indonesia and Vietnam grapple with damage from record heavy rains BANGKOK/HANOI/JAKARTA -- Damage from heavy rains in Southeast Asia this week is spreading, with southern Thailand suffering from "once-in-300-years" flooding and the death toll in the region reaching almost 600 people. Philippine ombudsman files first flood control graft scandal case Super typhoon Fung-wong batters Philippines, forcing 1m to evacuate Bali deadly floods highlight Indonesian island's overtourism struggles Philippine anger boils over as deadly typhoons and graft derail economy Costly natural disasters spark call for global insurance push Latest on Natural disasters Over 300 killed in Indonesia after rare tropical cyclones strike Sumatra...

11+ hour, 2+ min ago (129+ words) BANGKOK/HANOI/JAKARTA -- Damage from heavy rains in Southeast Asia is spreading, with southern Thailand suffering from "once-in-300-years" flooding.Th Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia grapple with damage from record heavy rains Effects of La Nina and other weather patterns overlap in Southeast Asia BANGKOK/HANOI/JAKARTA -- Damage from heavy rains in Southeast Asia is spreading, with southern Thailand suffering from "once-in-300-years" flooding. Philippine ombudsman files first flood control graft scandal case Super typhoon Fung-wong batters Philippines, forcing 1m to evacuate Bali deadly floods highlight Indonesian island's overtourism struggles Philippine anger boils over as deadly typhoons and graft derail economy Costly natural disasters spark call for global insurance push Latest on Natural disasters Cyclone Ditwah leaves 123 dead in Sri Lanka as floods worsen...

11+ hour, 2+ min ago (141+ words) BANGKOK/HANOI/JAKARTA -- Damage from heavy rains in Southeast Asia this week is spreading, with southern Thailand suffering from "once-in-300-years" f Southeast Asia flooding death toll rises to almost 600 Thailand, Indonesia and Vietnam grapple with damage from record heavy rains BANGKOK/HANOI/JAKARTA -- Damage from heavy rains in Southeast Asia this week is spreading, with southern Thailand suffering from "once-in-300-years" flooding and the death toll in the region reaching almost 600 people. Philippine ombudsman files first flood control graft scandal case Super typhoon Fung-wong batters Philippines, forcing 1m to evacuate Bali deadly floods highlight Indonesian island's overtourism struggles Philippine anger boils over as deadly typhoons and graft derail economy Costly natural disasters spark call for global insurance push Latest on Natural disasters Cyclone Ditwah leaves 123 dead in Sri Lanka as floods worsen...