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Surprise moves by heavyweights, multi-cornered fights: 5 highlights from Singapore’s Nomination Day

With the political chessboard in place, the nine-day campaign period kicked off once nomination papers were filed. Singaporeans will head to the polls on May 3, after Cooling-off…

  • Published: April 24, 202510:16 am
  • Author Danson Cheong
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Can Bangladesh fend off Vietnam in RMG race?

Although Vietnam faces a steeper tariff -- 46 percent compared to Bangladesh's 37 percent -- there is growing concern that Bangladesh's limited trade diplomacy, coupled with its…

  • Published: April 24, 202510:15 am
  • Author Refayet Ullah Mirdha
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Second batch of India-made BrahMos missiles sent to Philippines

With a range of 290 kilometers to 400 km, the BrahMos medium-range supersonic missiles can be launched from submarines, ships, planes, or land platforms. They have a velocity of…

  • Published: April 23, 202510:03 am
  • Author Nestor Corrales
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Myanmar army returns to Lashio after ethnic armed group transfers control

The Tatmadaw's return to Lashio, which was controlled by the MNDAA, came after reports emerged in the past few days that the city would be handed over to the local administration…

  • Published: April 23, 202510:02 am
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Romanisation rules not mandatory for names on passports: South Korean court

The ruling highlighted that rigidly applying romanisation rules undermines the intent to allow flexibility in passport name spellings, particularly in cases where the name…

  • Published: April 22, 202510:18 am
  • Author Choi Jeong-yoon
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Indonesia’s trade surplus rises as exports to US spike before tariffs kick in

Data unveiled by Statistics Indonesia (BPS) in a press conference on Monday showed that last month’s trade balance, or total exports minus imports, amounted to a US$4.33 billion…

  • Published: April 22, 202510:17 am
  • Author Deni Ghifari
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Bhutan’s highland schools struggle to feed children nutritious food

It takes days to transport food on horses while helicopter transport is few and far between, and schools often rely on guests and travelers to bring in supplies.

  • Published: April 21, 202510:15 am
  • Author Yangyel Lhaden
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U.S. Military, Okinawa Police patrol city to help prevent crime; 1st joint patrol since ’74

Okinawa's police were cautious about the patrol because of the Japan-U.S. Status of Forces Agreement, which allows the United States to detain a suspect if both Japanese and U.S.…

  • Published: April 21, 202510:14 am
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Seoul should bolster diplomatic ties with Moscow to deter North Korean threats: think tank

To prevent Russia’s expansion of military aid to North Korea, Seoul must diplomatically seek ways that lead to ending the Ukraine war—a step further than simply watching the…

  • Published: April 17, 202510:02 am
  • Author Jung Min-kyung
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Indonesia tightens rules on foreign banks, targeting Korean financial firms

Korean lenders are under pressure from Indonesian financial authorities to establish local holding companies.

  • Published: April 16, 202510:26 am
  • Author Park Han-na

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