South Korea’s total debt hits record high, among world’s highest
The figure amounts to 2.5 times the country’s gross domestic product.
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Indonesian House passes contentious Military Law amendments
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What’s behind the delay in suspended South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s verdict?
Experts say the delay in court's decision suggests disagreement among justices. A majority opinion of at least six of eight justices is required to uphold an impeachment.
PM Ishiba orders finalisation of national tourism plan; 60 million visitors to Japan targeted for 2030
The plan, called the “Tourism Nation Promotion Basic Plan,” includes increasing consumption to ¥15 trillion in 2030.
Mattel turns Philippines’ mythic foetus-eating demon into cute Monster High doll
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Opposition to Indonesia’s Military Law revision grows
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From intelligence sharing to tabletop exercises, Taiwan to deepen military exchange with US
The US is Taiwan’s most important international backer and arms supplier at a time when China has ramped up military pressure against the democratically governed island that it…
China condemns US interference in Sino-Thai cooperation
The US has no right to criticise Thailand for repatriation of Chinese nationals, Chinese Foreign Ministry says.