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Japan PM Takaichi, India PM Modi, agree on deepening cooperation on security, AI

PM Takaichi identified as priority areas the deepening of the strategic partnership, the promotion of cooperation on economic and energy security, and growth competition through…

  • Published: July 3, 20268:30 am
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China blasts Japan’s repeated promotion of ‘free and open Indo-Pacific’ concept

Since the beginning of this year, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has peddled the new version of the "free and open Indo-Pacific".

  • Published: July 3, 20268:25 am
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Indonesian factories struggling amid muted demand, surging costs

Indonesia's manufacturing sector suffered its sharpest contraction in a year, with the PMI plunging to 46.9 in June as new orders dried up and factory-gate prices rose at the…

  • Published: July 3, 20268:20 am
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How Malaysia’s Star Media Group’s inclusive culture empowers employees with disabilities

Born blind, Ku Siti Aishah is among a growing number of persons with disabilities (PWDs) who are gaining better independence through meaningful employment.

  • Published: July 3, 20268:15 am
  • Author Sheela Chandran
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South Korea President Lee vows to revive policy of reconciliation with North Korea

President Lee Jae Myung receives former president Moon Jae-in at the Blue House for the first time since his inauguration. Over lunch, they discussed policy directives that had…

  • Published: July 2, 20268:26 am
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Vulnerable economies get little relief from Hormuz reopening, says UN report

The report by the UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), released yesterday, said the reopening of the key maritime chokepoint in the Gulf paves the way for recovery for…

  • Published: July 2, 20268:20 am
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Philippines attains ‘upper middle income’ rank: World Bank

This marks a long-sought milestone that underscores the country’s economic gains and is expected to shape its development path in the years ahead.

  • Published: July 2, 20268:15 am
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Journey through the birth of dynastic China

Rare relics reveal how distant communities were united with ritual and belief.

  • Published: July 2, 20268:10 am
  • Author Bai Shuhao and Zhou Lihua
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China, EU turn to dialogue in pragmatic bid to manage deepening tensions

In their first joint statement since 2019, both sides agreed to establish a new trade and investment consultation mechanism to institutionalise dialogue and manage growing…

  • Published: July 1, 20269:02 am
  • Author Michelle Ng
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Russia urges Pakistan, Afghanistan to use diplomacy to solve disputes

A Russian Foreign Ministry statement referred to the "tragic episode" of Pakistan airstrikes carried out on border areas.

  • Published: July 1, 20268:55 am
  • Author The Straits Times

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