China-Asean Free Trade Area progress accelerates at China-ASEAN Expo
Malaysia was the Country of Honor this year. Agreements worth nearly 43 billion yuan ($6.13 billion) were reached under the China-Malaysia "Two Countries, Twin Parks" project.
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Panda-monium! Giant panda chases, attacks Chongqing Zoo keeper as visitors scream
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Japan warship sails through Taiwan Strait for 1st time to counter increasingly assertive China
The Sazanami traversed the strait Wednesday in a move aimed at keeping in check China.
South Korea to criminalise watching or possessing sexually explicit deepfakes
This follows an outcry in South Korea over Telegram group chats where sexually explicit and illegal deepfakes are created and widely shared.
China unveils policies to boost job opportunities
Local authorities will create more high-quality jobs by upgrading traditional industries.
Bhutan Innovation Forum to launch world’s first mindfulness city
The Gelephu Mindfulness City will blend civil infrastructure, green technologies, and mindful innovation.
India overtakes Japan to become 3rd most powerful Asian nation
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Historic step for LGBTQ+ rights in Thailand as Marriage Equality Bill becomes law
Thailand is the first Southeast Asian country to grant equal rights to same-sex couples.
ASEAN looks to strengthen trade, investment beyond member countries
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College is expensive? In South Korea, English preschools cost much more
The average yearly fees for "English kindergartens" in Seoul amounted to 15.72 million won ($11,800) in 2023—2.3 times higher than the average annual university tuition of 6.78…