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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.

14h 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”

17h 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.

18h 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

China maps out steps to tackle global woes

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

14h 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”

17h 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.

18h 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

ASEAN, Australia and New Zealand’s upgraded free trade area deal enters into force

The agreement is seen to enhance business opportunities across a free trade area of over 703 million people, with a combined gross domestic product of more than US$5.6 trillion (S$7.3 trillion)

6d ago

Chinese President Xi’s three-nation Southeast Asian tour hailed for fruitful results

China and the three neighboring countries of Vietnam, Malaysia, and Cambodia reached consensuses in a wide range of areas including politics and economic cooperation, as evidenced by the signing of a total of more than 100 cooperation documents

1w ago