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Laos, Thailand open fifth Friendship Bridge, strengthening cross-border connectivity

Beyond its economic significance, the 5th Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge was described as a powerful symbol of the long-standing friendship, good neighbourliness, and Strategic…

  • Published: December 29, 202510:50 am
  • Author Vientiane Times
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2026 is year without job security in Bangladesh

Layoffs outpaced hiring, while employment shifted toward low-quality informal activity.

  • Published: December 29, 20259:03 am
  • Author Md Asaduz Zaman
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China’s high-speed rail network surpasses 50,000 kilometres

The opening of the Xi'an–Yan'an high-speed railway in Northwestern China's Shaanxi Province on Friday cuts travel time between the two cities from over two hours to about one,…

  • Published: December 29, 20258:05 am
  • Author Luo Wangshu
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Japan PM Takaichi meets with anime, music experts to discuss development of content industry

Takaichi emphasised that Japanese content is frequently discussed in diplomatic settings.

  • Published: December 24, 20251:19 pm
  • Author The Yomiuri Shimbun
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South Korean cinema confronts its toughest year in decades

Multiplexes struggle to fill seats and major productions falter as shifting consumer habits reshape an industry at a crossroads.

  • Published: December 24, 20258:50 am
  • Author Moon Ki Hoon
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Poll finds high approval rating for Japan PM Takaichi’s economic measures

The approval rate appears to be supported by the economic measures put forward by the government, as well as the supplementary budget for fiscal 2025, which funds the general…

  • Published: December 23, 20258:36 am
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Laos eyes reduced aid support as LDC graduation nears

Discussions centered on the opportunities and risks associated with graduation from LDC status and on how various sectors can support the transition period from 2026 to 2029.

  • Published: December 23, 20258:15 am
  • Author Vientiane Times
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Long wait too taxing on Malaysian SMEs

When cash flow tightens, owners often step in personally to cover shortfalls, squeezing household budgets.

  • Published: December 22, 20252:24 pm
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Gold prices in Bangladesh break all records

The yellow metal, known as a haven for investment in times of uncertainty, has begun to inch up in recent days.

  • Published: December 22, 202510:26 am
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South Korea overhauls forex rules to stabilise won

Stress tests are conducted to measure how well financial entities could withstand the worst-case market scenario, which in turn pressures them to beef up their dollar holdings to…

  • Published: December 19, 20251:48 pm
  • Author Im Eun-byel

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