Indonesia launches Southeast Asia’s first high-speed rail https://ift.tt/LprlTnX

Commentary: Hong Kong’s shoebox housing is a disgrace that must end https://ift.tt/rGZsRhc

Thailand to inject US$15.2 billion into economy through digital wallet plan: PM https://ift.tt/etq65m7

Japan startup develops ‘Gundam’-like robot with US$3 million price tag https://ift.tt/y1KADBV

Could fear of embarrassment and China’s domestic woes keep Xi Jinping away from APEC summit? https://ift.tt/DQ5g3Sf

‘Happy to do the bare minimum’: Fears rising that Johor’s brain drain has worsened its work culture https://ift.tt/id4LzJk

Myanmar begins pilot census in 20 townships https://ift.tt/WYMmE5Z

Indonesians pay tribute to victims of stadium crush, fires set on pitch https://ift.tt/WOnXUbh

North Korea blames US for ‘grave terrorist’ act against Cuban embassy https://ift.tt/rOHikcj

Vietnam confirms arrest of energy think tank chief https://ift.tt/cLeyBu7