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Four-way South Korea presidential debate focused on foreign policy, political polarisation

Tuesday's debate was the last of the three legally required to be hosted by the election authorities, with just one week remaining until the election to replace ousted former…

  • Published: May 28, 20259:11 am
  • Author Son Ji-hyoung and Hwang Joo-young
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Latest data points to China’s economic resilience despite trade headwinds

Officials and economists said the positive trends underscore the effectiveness of stimulus policy measures in cushioning the impact of the United States' tariff hikes and…

  • Published: May 28, 20258:42 am
  • Author Ouyang Shijia and Zhou Lanxu
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Nepal’s queer couples caught in red tape

Nearly two years after the Supreme Court allowed same-sex marriage registration, queer couples in the country still face discrimination and inconsistent enforcement.

  • Published: May 28, 20258:41 am
  • Author Aarati Ray
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Japan breaks with policy of not controlling rice prices

With the average price of rice now doubled from the same period last year — reaching more than ¥4,000 for 5 kilograms at supermarkets — much attention is being paid to…

  • Published: May 28, 20258:25 am
  • Author Haruna Fukushima and Rintaro Kaizuka
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Philippine President Marcos rejects Duterte camp’s conditions for reconciliation

In a press conference in Kuala Lumpur after the ASEAN Summit, the President pointed out that reconciliation happens without any demands or conditions.

  • Published: May 28, 20258:20 am
  • Author Julie M. Aurelio
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Indonesia’s new history book to highlight past presidents’ achievements: Culture minister

The updated book would adopt a “more positive tone” toward each president, highlighting milestones such as Indonesia’s economic development under Soeharto and infrastructure…

  • Published: May 28, 20258:15 am
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Vietnam’s National Assembly debates proposal to end death penalty for transport of illegal drugs

This offence, as part of a draft amendment to the Penal Code, is one of eight crimes for which the Government has proposed eliminating capital punishment and replacing it with…

  • Published: May 28, 20258:10 am
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Bhutanese government proposes sweeping tax reforms

If passed, the new Income Tax Bill will cost the government Nu 5.5 billion (US$64 million) in revenue loss.

  • Published: May 28, 20258:05 am
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China revamping its university majors

While 367 programs were removed in 2019, the number surged to 925 in 2022 and reached a record high of 1,670 in 2023. Last year, 1,428 majors were revoked.

  • Published: May 28, 20258:02 am
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Malaysia boosts green push

Plantation and Commodities Minister Johari Abdul Ghani said Malaysia is actively working to ensure that its sustainability certification systems, such as the Malaysian Sustainable…

  • Published: May 27, 202512:25 pm
  • Author Sandra Sokial

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