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China eyes rare earth foothold in Malaysia to maintain dominance

The Malaysian government estimates its domestic rare earth reserves at about 16.1 million tonnes.

  • Published: January 20, 20268:52 am
  • Author Takashi Itoda
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South Korea, Italy agree to deepen ties in AI, chips, space and beyond

The two sides also reaffirmed a shared commitment to the complete denuclearisation of the Korean Peninsula and to promoting peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

  • Published: January 20, 20268:45 am
  • Author Ji Da-gyum
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Indian PM Modi, UAE President seal major defence pact, pledge to double bilateral trade to $200 billion

The document was signed after wide-ranging talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, during which they discussed various key…

  • Published: January 20, 20268:41 am
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Cambodian displacement crisis enters prolonged phase; tens of thousands unable to return home

Data released by the National Committee for Disaster Management show that as of Jan 15, about 141,850 people remain displaced, and are living at 102 displacement sites and host…

  • Published: January 20, 20268:39 am
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US President Trump invites Pakistan PM Shehbaz to join Gaza ‘Board of Peace’: FO

The so-called “Board of Peace” has begun to take shape as the US moves on to the second phase of President Trump’s 20-point peace plan for Gaza, which stands decimated after…

  • Published: January 19, 20268:57 am
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Japan, India agree on Quad’s importance; Foreign Ministers to establish dialogues to promote cooperation

In the area of economic security, both nations also agreed to establish the Japan–India Private-Sector Dialogue on Economic Security, which will be attended by business…

  • Published: January 19, 20268:40 am
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Electronics and shrimp: Analysts cautious despite India’s export growth to China

India's exports to China increased by 36.68% (US$14.25 billion) from April to December 2025. This rise is driven by mobile phone components and naphtha, but the trade imbalance…

  • Published: January 19, 20268:35 am
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Basmati boom propels Pakistan past Vietnam

According to trade data, Pakistan exported 489,000 tonnes of rice in December 2025, excluding shipments to Iran, compared to Vietnam’s 387,000 tonnes. This marks Pakistan’s…

  • Published: January 19, 20268:30 am
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Fear, suspicion, and destroyed scam compounds at Cambodian border town weeks after Thai air strikes

Intense shelling in O'Smach, Cambodia, near the Thai border, displaced residents after strikes allegedly targeting scam compounds owned by Ly Yong Phat.

  • Published: January 16, 20268:54 am
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China, Canada vow to enhance bilateral ties

Premier Li Qiang and visiting Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney expressed the two countries' commitment to enhancing bilateral relations and safeguarding multilateralism during…

  • Published: January 16, 20268:52 am
  • Author Cao Desheng and Yang Gao

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