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China is now Central Asia’s top trading partner. Will there be a tug-of-war with Russia?

This does not necessarily put both superpowers in direct competition, analysts said, as the region imports different products from both its neighbours and works with them in…

  • Published: January 22, 20268:35 am
  • Author Aw Cheng Wei
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Flying traditions: Sakrain and the shared life of old Dhaka

Celebrated for centuries, it has brought joy to generations while embodying the social bonds, cultural identity, and trans-religious spirit that define the historic neighbourhood…

  • Published: January 22, 20268:29 am
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ASEAN will not certify Myanmar election or send observers, Malaysia says

The election, which began in December last year, has been criticised by the United Nations, many Western countries and rights groups as a ploy to legitimise military rule through…

  • Published: January 21, 20268:37 am
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Chinese drill sparks talk of ‘decapitation’ strike on Taipei

While the mock targets were described as “terrorists”, the drill bore the hallmarks of a so-called “decapitation” strike – a military operation aimed at removing the…

  • Published: January 21, 20268:32 am
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Record-high 42.7mil visitors travelled to Japan in 2025

The weak yen has made accommodations and shopping in Japan more affordable, contributing to increased visits from China and other countries and regions.

  • Published: January 21, 20268:28 am
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When refugee kids couldn’t enroll, young Indonesians built them classrooms

Locked out of Indonesia’s education system and with their futures in limbo, refugee youth are finding hope in grassroots classrooms powered by Indonesians who chose to show up.

  • Published: January 21, 20268:22 am
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Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to dissolve Lower House for Feb. 8 snap election

The period between the dissolution and election day will be just 16 days, the shortest for a lower house election since the end of World War II.

  • Published: January 20, 20268:36 am
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Weak domestic demand continues to blight China’s economy as growth slows in Q4

Exports surged, increasing 5.5% annually due to trade war shifts; however, domestic demand remained weak due to the property slump and cautious consumers.

  • Published: January 20, 20268:31 am
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Philippines’ new gas find to power 5.7M households a year

The well called Malampaya East-1 (MAE-1) is estimated to contain around 98 billion cubic feet (2.8 billion cubic meters) of gas in place.

  • Published: January 20, 20268:28 am
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Game over? Why Koreans are logging off

From Netflix to idle RPGs, low-friction entertainment reshapes leisure in South Korea.

  • Published: January 20, 20268:21 am
  • Author Lee Yoon-seo

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