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Japan aspires to become Asia’s largest start-up hub, but goal remains elusive

The country aspires to be home to 100,000 start-ups, including 100 unicorns, by March 2028, with start-up investments growing tenfold from 2022 levels to 10 trillion yen (S$89.92…

  • Published: March 10, 20258:05 am
  • Author Walter Sim
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5 years on ground, Chinese planes still bleed Nepal Airlines

In July 2020, the Nepal Airlines board unanimously decided to stop flying the Chinese planes as their operating costs exceeded their revenue.

  • Published: March 10, 20258:04 am
  • Author Sangam Prasain
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Pakistan’s Baloch women are leading the struggle for their rights, not just supporting it

Following centuries of colonial degradation, Baloch women now lead with a vision of a secular and egalitarian society, proving that their empowerment is inseparable from the…

  • Published: March 10, 20258:03 am
  • Author Nida Kirmani
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A UK Minister’s fall from grace and other secrets swept under the rug

Siddiq is the niece of Sheikh Hasina, the former Prime Minister of Bangladesh and leader of the Awami League, who was ousted in August after a mass uprising. This family tie has…

  • Published: March 7, 202510:01 am
  • Author Syeda Afrin Tarannum
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Silent no more: How children with disabilities fight online sexual abuse in the Philippines

With the Philippines long considered the global epicenter of Online Sexual Abuse and Exploitation of Children, the numbers paint a horrifying picture. Over 400,000 children have…

  • Published: March 7, 202510:00 am
  • Author Cristina Eloisa Baclig
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The dual role of Vietnam’s border guards in security and development

Their contributions not only enhance the livelihoods of local people, but also reinforce national security, making them indispensable pillars of both defence and development.

  • Published: March 6, 202510:47 am
  • Author Viet Nam News
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Why the Trumpian chainsaw to the global order may be an opportunity for Pakistan

If Pakistan uses this as the impetus to unleash its own process of creative destruction, the country can find its footing in a rapidly changing global landscape.

  • Published: March 5, 20258:09 am
  • Author Uzair M. Younus
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Why North Korea’s denuclearisation is fading from US President Trump’s agenda

Key foreign, security policy officials hint at shift to risk reduction, positioning dialogue as a crucial tactical tool.

  • Published: March 5, 20257:59 am
  • Author Ji Da-gyum
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How geography shapes Malaysia’s Ramadan experience

Datuk Dr Mohd Zambri Zainuddin from Universiti Malaya (UM) said elevation plays a role in determining sunrise and sunset times.

  • Published: March 4, 202510:23 am
  • Author Ann Asianews Network
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Why owning a home in Pakistan is out of the question

Property prices have surged beyond affordability, while stagnant wages and rising inflation make it harder for middle-income households to save enough for a down payment.

  • Published: March 4, 202510:22 am
  • Author Sarah Danial

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