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Tangail handloom weavers earn only US$1.65 daily! Will the industry survive?

Tangail’s handloom weaving industry faces collapse due to rising costs, competition from cheaper power loom sarees, and declining demand. Without financial aid, innovation, and…

  • Published: February 17, 20251:00 pm
  • Author Ayman Anika
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Japanese government taps into rice reserves amid surging prices

Due to supply shortages, spot market prices for wholesale transactions have surged, with the price of Niigata Koshihikari rice, a renowned rice variety known throughout Japan,…

  • Published: February 17, 202512:53 pm
  • Author Jiang Xueqing
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Experts warn of tougher US tariffs targeting China

China has responded with targeted tariffs on $18 billion worth of US goods, focusing on sectors such as automobiles, agriculture and energy, which are critical to Mr. Trump's…

  • Published: February 17, 202512:33 pm
  • Author Yifan Xu
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Japan PM Ishiba’s flattery diplomacy

The Japanese Prime Minister's summit with the unpredictable and impulsive new US president, Donald Trump, demonstrated a masterclass in diplomacy, showcasing how to manage Mr.…

  • Published: February 17, 202512:15 pm
  • Author Lee Byung-jong
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North Korean leader Kim unveils construction plan to expand capital Pyongyang eastward

Mr. Kim outlined his grand vision for the capital city during Sunday’s groundbreaking ceremony for the final phase of Pyongyang's 50,000-unit housing project, North Korean state…

  • Published: February 17, 202512:14 pm
  • Author Ji Da-gyum
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Deepfakery in Malaysian politics

Deepfakes can sound or look genuine, and voters can and do fall for them.

  • Published: February 17, 202512:10 pm
  • Author Philip Golingai
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Can we bridge the generational gap and reform Bangladesh’s democracy?

A realistic aim may be to forge a common understanding of the rules of the game regarding dialogue and, as much as possible, to reconcile the diverging visions by agreeing on a…

  • Published: February 17, 202512:05 pm
  • Author Manzoor Ahmed
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Tackle ‘reciprocal’ tariffs: The Korea Herald

There is no doubt that South Korea is an easy target for the Trump administration. Last year, the country logged a trade surplus of $55.7 billion with the US, a figure that will…

  • Published: February 17, 202511:57 am
  • Author The Korea Herald
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Where is the Philippines’ heat action plan?- Philippine Daily Inquirer

Countries like Singapore and India, recognizing the need for proactive measures, already have heat action plans. For other countries like the Philippines, however, such plans are…

  • Published: February 17, 202511:55 am
  • Author Philippine Daily Inquirer
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Serious damage from cyberattacks must be prevented: The Japan News

To strengthen measures, it is important for the government to constantly monitor cyberspace and detect signs of attacks. To make this possible, telecommunications carriers must…

  • Published: February 17, 202511:50 am
  • Author The Japan News

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