Asia
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China says reached ‘resolution’ with India on contested border issues
BEIJING: China said on Tuesday (Oct 22) it had reached a “resolution” with India over issues related to their disputed border,…
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Top Indonesian university confirms minister’s doctoral degree amid controversy over short duration of studies
JAKARTA: Amid an uproar on social media over an Indonesian minister’s credentials from a top-ranking local university, the institution has…
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Woman dies after being struck by swordfish while surfing in Indonesia
SINGAPORE: An Italian surfer has died after being struck by a swordfish while surfing off the west coast of Sumatra,…
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Commentary: Indonesia requires the right policies for rough times to lift its middling growth
Unfortunately, high economic costs hinder these industries. In highly competitive, export-oriented manufacturing sectors, producers are price-takers on the global market…
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UN appeals to Indonesia for Rohingya boat rescue
JAKARTA: The United Nations refugee agency has appealed to Indonesia’s government to rescue a boat languishing off its western coast packed…
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Commentary: Were warnings of Hong Kong’s demise as a financial hub exaggerated?
Third, in recent years Hong Kong has promoted fintech innovation and development. For instance, in June 2021, the Hong Kong…
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Why more young Singaporeans are volunteering in ‘unfamiliar’ Laos
Ms Kang from Singapore Polytechnic said the situation “forced us to think on our feet, be adaptable and patient, and…
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Israeli forces storm shelters, detain men, as north Gaza raid deepens
Hamas accused Israel of carrying out acts of “genocide and ethnic cleansing” against the people of northern Gaza to force…
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Prabowo announces his ‘Red and White’ Cabinet, Sugiono named as Indonesia’s new foreign minister
JAKARTA: Indonesia’s newly inaugurated President Prabowo Subianto on Sunday (Oct 20) evening announced his Cabinet of 48 ministers. Following the presidential…
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India looks to build much-needed low-cost homes in Mumbai, but challenges persist
MUMBAI: Labourer Joginder Kumar lives in his father-in-law’s cramped home, located in a slum on the outskirts of India’s most…
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