Asia
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Commentary: Rightly or wrongly, justice in Malaysia is often viewed in a political context
POLITICAL VENGEANCE OR JUSTICE Anwar said as much over the weekend, stating that the prosecutions of several cases following the…
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Japan FM raises ‘serious concerns’ over China military buildup
BEIJING: Japanese foreign minister Takeshi Iwaya on Wednesday (Dec 25) raised “serious concerns” over China’s military buildup as he met counterpart…
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How ‘made in China’ became trendy, thanks to Labubu toy’s Asia-wide success
What was the hottest toy in Asia this year? For many, the answer is a quirky, rubber-coated plush character with…
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Tricksters in China take cue from Squid Game to prey on the indebted
BEIJING: In China’s take on Squid Game, fraudsters are preying on the financially distressed in a slumping economy with promises…
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Sweeping Vietnam internet law comes into force
BANGKOK: New Vietnamese internet rules requiring Facebook and TikTok to verify user identities and hand over data to authorities came into…
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India wants to make more medicines for the world, but can it meet global safety standards?
“(In the) earlier days, there were no regulations (in India). And regulations were only on paper,” said Indian Pharmaceutical Alliance…
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Global conflicts lead to drop in demand for handmade festive items from Kashmir
“For a long time, papier mache has been affiliated with the international market,” said Mohammad Mehdi, owner of handicrafts store…
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Taiwan issues death certificates for missing Singapore couple after Hualien quake in April
Taiwan authorities have issued death certificates for two Singaporeans who went missing more than eight months ago after a massive earthquake…
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China and Japan expected to discuss seafood ban
BEIJING: China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi will hold talks with his Japanese counterpart Takeshi Iwaya in Beijing on Wednesday (Dec…
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South Korean opposition to impeach acting president Han
SEOUL: South Korea’s main opposition party will submit a Bill to impeach acting president Han Duck-soo on Tuesday (Dec 24),…
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