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Singapore, Indonesia leaders hope to strengthen excellent ties in new era of cooperation: PM Wong

In his remarks, PM Wong said the expanded framework agreements between the two countries serve as a foundation for Singapore and Indonesia’s collaboration in defence, airspace…

  • Published: June 17, 20258:10 am
  • Author Goh Yan Han
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Vietnam, Thailand aim to grow rice exports to Japan

In both countries, production of japonica rice, which is the same short-grain variety as that produced in Japan, has been expanding amid a boom in washoku Japanese cuisine.

  • Published: June 17, 20258:05 am
  • Author Takashi Itoda
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150,000 Seoulites joined ‘loner programs’ last year, with plans for expansion in 2025

The South Korean capital is running multiple programs to aid the growing number of one-person households.

  • Published: June 17, 20258:00 am
  • Author Yoon Min-sik
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Traditional craft in Nagoya’s Arimatsu is to dye for

Shibori tie-dyeing in Arimatsu dates to early in the Edo period (1603-1867), when the craft was devised as an industry in a village poor for growing crops.

  • Published: June 16, 202511:18 am
  • Author Misako Takeda
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Understanding Kreng Jai: The hidden heart of Thai politeness

There’s no perfect English equivalent for kreng jai, but it loosely translates to a mix of consideration, deference, and reluctance to impose. It’s more than just being…

  • Published: June 16, 202511:17 am
  • Author The Nation
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Philippines now legitimate threat for Southeast Asian Games volleyball gold

The silver medal the Filipinos settled for after a 25-15, 25-17, 25-14 beating at the hands of the Vietnamese at Dong Anh Arena in Hanoi on Saturday night certainly glitters like…

  • Published: June 16, 202511:06 am
  • Author Musong R. Castillo
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Israel-Iran escalation risks global calamity: The Daily Star

Israel has now launched its fiercest attack on Iran to date, one that appears to be on the verge of spiralling out of control.

  • Published: June 16, 202510:44 am
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Nippon Steel-US Steel deal opens new doors for Japan-U.S. cooperation

The deal is likely to make a mark on industrial history and become a new symbol of cooperation between Japan and the United States.

  • Published: June 16, 202510:43 am
  • Author The Japan News
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South Korea’s deep political divide

The results of the 2025 election show the country divided evenly between east and west, with the People Power Party in red on the right and the Democratic Party in blue on the…

  • Published: June 16, 202510:21 am
  • Author Robert J. Fouser
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A woman’s worth

No country has reached gender equality.

  • Published: June 16, 202510:20 am
  • Author Muna Khan

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