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Philippines, UAE have reportedly applied to join Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership

Amid concerns over shrinking global trade because of the high tariffs of U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration, frameworks to expand free trade like the CPTPP are…

  • Published: November 5, 20258:50 am
  • Author The Yomiuri Shimbun
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Vietnamese government proposes to strengthen control on rare earths management

The revisions introduce regulations on mineral reserves and the protection of rare earth deposits, and detailed rules for exploration and exploitation.

  • Published: November 5, 20258:10 am
  • Author Viet Nam News
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Philippine President Marcos extends rice import ban until yearend

President Marcos initially suspended importation of regular and well-milled rice for two months from Sept. 1 to Oct. 31 through EO 93 to counter the sharp decline in palay prices…

  • Published: November 3, 20252:24 pm
  • Author Dexter Cabalza
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‘Quiet city’ on high alert: Gyeongju tightens security as APEC summit kicks off

The tightened security – and the rallies by anti-Trump and anti-Xi protesters – have led to some inconveniences for Gyeongju residents.

  • Published: October 31, 20257:59 am
  • Author Wendy Teo
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India in ‘wait-and-watch’ mode on US sanctions against Russian crude

India diversifies energy sources from Middle East and US amid sanctions, but rising crude prices could cause inflation and budget issues.

  • Published: October 30, 20258:50 am
  • Author Rohini Mohan
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AI rules pushed to 2026 as Indonesian government charts next move

After the roadmap is published, ministries and agencies will be required to draft their own AI guidelines, as detailed enforcement will fall under sector-specific regulations.

  • Published: October 29, 20259:58 am
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Bank Indonesia to add incentives amid slow lending

Lending growth has been sluggish so far in 2025, remaining below BI’s target range of 8 to 11 per cent, though it has seen an uptick in September to 7.7 percent year-on-year…

  • Published: October 28, 20251:48 pm
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Bhutan’s new income tax reliefs to benefit families, homeowners, and persons with disabilities

A major addition is the parenthood child tax credit, a measure to support parents and encourage population growth.

  • Published: October 28, 202510:11 am
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Bangladeshi government to ease labour union requirement

The advisory council approved a draft ordinance to allow groups of as few as 20 workers to apply to form a trade union, a major regulatory shift in worker representation,…

  • Published: October 24, 20258:00 am
  • Author Asifur Rahman and Sukanta Halder
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China’s food delivery platforms to abolish late-delivery fines

Cities participating in the trial include Nantong and Changzhou in Jiangsu province, Jieyang in Guangdong province, and Jingdezhen in Jiangxi province. There are plans to expand…

  • Published: October 16, 20252:21 pm
  • Author Wang Songsong

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