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Japanese politicians brace for a snap election as speculation about lower house dissolution mounts

Meanwhile, the ruling and opposition parties are preparing for a clash on legislation to secure financial resources to increase defense spending, which the House of Councillors…

  • Published: June 8, 20239:03 am
  • Author The Yomiuri Shimbun
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I’m ‘too old’ and ‘senile’ to contest in state polls: Dr Mahathir

The upcoming six state elections in Kedah, Penang, Selangor, Negri Sembilan, Terengganu and Kelantan are expected to be held next month or in August.

  • Published: June 7, 20238:51 am
  • Author The Star
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Hong Kong commissioner’s office deplores US, Canada consulates’ meddling

A spokesperson for the office said they used the rhetoric of human rights “as a tool to echo some anti-China forces” in Hong Kong, and attempt to stir up problems.

  • Published: June 6, 20238:38 am
  • Author Wang Zhan
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Shenzhou XV crew lands in Inner Mongolia

The crew members told ground controllers in Beijing via radio that they had safely landed and were "feeling pretty good".

  • Published: June 5, 20231:46 pm
  • Author Zhao Lei
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Indonesia to launch ‘golden visa’ program to attract global talents

The golden visa program will be the second visa policy the government has launched in recent months, after introducing the "second home" visa program in October.

  • Published: June 2, 20238:45 am
  • Author Dio Suhenda
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Japan PM orders $26 billion more for childcare, in a bid to arrest dwindling birth rate

The measures will aim to support higher education, prevent child abuse in poverty, and ensure medical care for handicapped children.

  • Published: June 1, 20238:42 am
  • Author Ann Asianews Network
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Singapore private homes now priciest to own, rent in Asia-Pacific in absolute terms: Report

On a per-square-metre basis, though, Hong Kong’s is still the most costly private housing market in the region by far.

  • Published: May 31, 20238:40 am
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Hong Kong needs mindset change towards talent, says city’s first minister born and bred in mainland China

Beijing-born Professor Sun Dong, took office as Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry on July 1, 2022, after more than 20 years as an academic at the City University…

  • Published: May 30, 20238:06 am
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Modi inaugurates new and larger Parliament building for India amid opposition boycott

As many as 21 opposition parties, including the Congress, stayed away from the ceremony, arguing that the new building should have been inaugurated by President Droupadi Murmu,…

  • Published: May 29, 20238:50 am
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Super typhoon Mawar intensifies as it nears Philippines

The super typhoon is forecast to continue moving westward until May 26, while accelerating before turning more west northwestward on May 27.

  • Published: May 26, 20238:30 am
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