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Young Korean gangsters appear to be holding social meetups

Such gatherings are suspected to provide an avenue for sharing know-how related to their illegal affairs, said an official.

  • Published: July 7, 20238:49 am
  • Author Yoon Min-sik
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Indonesia returns to upper-middle-income status

Indonesia sat as an upper-middle-income country in 2019, but was relegated back to lower-middle status following the pandemic’s impact on the economy.

  • Published: July 7, 20238:46 am
  • Author Yohana Belinda
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Modi’s push for a single personal law in India sparks renewed debate and disquiet

In India, matters of marriage, divorce, adoption and inheritance fall under multiple religious and customary laws, only some of which are codified.

  • Published: July 7, 20238:44 am
  • Author Nirmala Ganapathy
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Prayut’s party does not rule out contesting for PM: Deputy leader

Outgoing government spokesman Anucha Burapachaisri said he would know about the party’s stand in contesting for the post of prime minister after the party holds its weekly…

  • Published: July 7, 20238:43 am
  • Author The Nation
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Pita could become PM on July 20 after 3 voting rounds: Deputy speaker

The Constitution does not restrict the number of times a PM candidate can be put forward for a vote.

  • Published: July 7, 20238:42 am
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‘Highly irresponsible, deeply disheartening’, Malaysian Bar says of Dr Mahathir’s controversial claim

“Such statements are divisive and ultimately breed bigotry and bias, and are wholly unacceptable to the Malaysian Bar,” it said in a statement.

  • Published: July 7, 20238:41 am
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Cambodia vows relentless battle against drug threats

In the first half of this year, the National Authority for Combating Drugs said that Cambodia clamped down on 3,143 drug-related crimes, seizing approximately 838 kg of drugs and…

  • Published: July 7, 20238:40 am
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University in Hong Kong to offer ChatGPT service for students from Sept 2023

Hang Seng University President Simon Ho Shun-man said the university is among the first institutions to welcome the adoption of the new technology in the city.

  • Published: July 7, 20238:33 am
  • Author Xi Tianqi
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Global rice prices may rally further

India accounts for more than 40 per cent of world rice exports, but low inventories mean any cut in shipments will fuel food prices driven up by Russia's invasion of Ukraine last…

  • Published: July 7, 20238:20 am
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P40 pay hike: Gap remains wide between living, real wages

A P40 raise in minimum wage in Metro Manila was to have been good news, except that many considered it “paltry.”

  • Published: July 7, 20238:19 am
  • Author Kurt Dela Pena

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