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Around Asia

China maps out steps to tackle global woes

However, the foundation for the country's sustained economic recovery needs to be further consolidated.

4h ago

Pakistan PM welcomes Iran’s willingness to help ease Pak-India tensions

The prime minister repeated that Pakistan is ready to “participate in a transparent and unbiased investigation into the terrorist attack”

7h ago

South Korean ex-presidents Moon, Yoon likely to stand criminal trial simultaneously

These will be the first simultaneous criminal trials of two former presidents in 29 years.

8h ago

Vietnam’s solar exports hit with US duties of up to 542.6%

As high as 3,403.9% for Cambodia, 799.5%for Thailand, 542.6% for Vietnam, and 168.8% for Malaysia

5d ago

Epidemic situation in China stable, but vigilance urged

China’s overall epidemic situation ahead of the five-day May Day holiday starting on May 1 is stable and under control.

5d ago

Indonesia in the spotlight as military rivalry of major powers heats up

As China and the US vie for influence in South-east Asia amid tariff tensions, Indonesia has emerged as a central battleground in a high-stakes strategic contest.

5d ago

Thailand leads Bhutan’s agro-export markets beyond India and Bangladesh

Thailand emerged as Bhutan's one of the top agricultural export destinations, importing goods worth Nu 83.21 million last year.

5d ago

Meta, TikTok back Indonesia’s push for child online safety

Signed by Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on March 28, the government regulation on child protection for electronic system providers mandates platforms to implement more stringent age verification processes

6d ago

Myanmar quake has left 3,735 dead, 5,108 injured, 120 missing to date

On March 28, a very strong earthquake measuring 7.7 on the Richter scale struck about 20 kilometres northeast of Mandalay.

1w ago

Tariff wars spark panic buying of K-beauty products in the US

The US is the second-largest destination for South Korean beauty products after China.

1w ago

Earthquake: Chinese executive arrested over Bangkok building collapse

Preliminary findings revealed that three Thai nationals were used as proxy shareholders violating Thailand’s Foreign Business Act

1w ago

Japan watchdog issues cease-and-desist order against Google

It is the first time that such a surveillance measure was added to the order

1w ago

Videos, photos, 8,000 pages: More evidence vs Philippine ex-president Duterte

The ICC said it has at least 421 documents, nine photos and nearly 16 hours of audio and video files that it would use as evidence against Duterte

1w ago

Singapore to send medical contingent to treat Palestinians in Egypt

A medical contingent will fly to Egypt in the coming weeks to provide care to Palestinians and help the people of Gaza

1w ago

Koreans in their late 20s face worst job market in 12 years

This decline persists even after accounting for the shrinking size of the youth population.

1w ago

Philippines’ Mount Kanlaon’s ash emissions indicate build up to major eruption

The volcano also spewed ash for more than seven hours on Monday.

1w ago

Japan’s population declining faster than anticipated

The percentage of those age 65 or older also reached a record high.

1w ago

Indonesian president calls out Western silence in Gaza conflict

The president reiterated Indonesia's long-standing support for Palestinian independence

1w ago