Asia
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China says 2024 was its hottest year on record
EXTREME WEATHER Global warming, driven largely by the burning of fossil fuels such as coal, oil and gas, is not…
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Indian IT firms look forward to benefits from Trump’s return to the White House
He wants his company’s US earnings to make up the lion’s share in three years’ time. Other firms are also…
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South Korea’s Muan county struggles with aftermath of Jeju Air tragedy
CANCELLED RESERVATIONS Muan International Airport, which was built in 2007 to put the county on the world map, has connections…
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Apple offers iPhone discounts in China as competition intensifies
BEIJING: Apple is offering rare discounts of up to 500 yuan (US$68.50) on its latest iPhone models in China, as…
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Google, X yet to apply for Malaysia licence despite new online harm rules from Jan 1
PUTRAJAYA: Tech giants Google and X have yet to apply for a new class licence in Malaysia in compliance with…
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South Korea police raid Muan airport, Jeju Air over fatal crash
SEOUL: South Korean police on Thursday (Jan 2) raided the offices of Jeju Air and the operator of Muan International Airport…
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Philippines recovers suspected Chinese submarine drone
MANILA: A submarine drone suspected to be from China was recovered in waters off the central Philippines, police said on Thursday…
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South Korea’s Yoon resists arrest over martial law bid
REFUSED QUESTIONING Discussions between prosecutors and police are taking place in the background of a political crisis that initially saw…
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IN FOCUS: Awash with billions in Big Tech money, but Southeast Asia’s cloud and AI boom faces limits
BROAD TALENT GAPS Although major technology companies have plans to train millions of people across the region, there is consensus…
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South Korea’s presidential aides offer to resign amid political crisis
The aides had repeatedly expressed their intent to step down in the wake of Yoon’s botched attempt to declare martial…
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