Bank of Korea’s Rhee Keeps Hawkish Bias After Holding Rates
The Bank of Korea held its policy rate steady for a fourth-straight meeting and pledged to retain a
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China's security drive hits embassy activities, LGBT events, some diplomats say
By Laurie Chen, Yew Lun Tian and Brenda Goh BEIJING/SHANGHAI Some diplomats in China say they are facing
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Hong Kong Plans to Raise Bank Deposit Protection From 2025
Hong Kong plans to raise the maximum protection on bank deposits in a move designed to better shield
1970-01-01 08:00
Article 5: NATO's common defense pledge that stands in the way of Ukraine's admission while at war
Ukraine may have gotten support and vague assurances from NATO leaders in Vilnius this week, but ultimately it received no clear commitment that it will be joining the club any time soon
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Taiwan’s #MeToo Scandals Push Tsai to Revamp Law Before Election
President Tsai Ing-wen’s government is racing to plug loopholes in its equality laws after a series of sexual
1970-01-01 08:00
High times in Thailand: New weed laws draw tourists from across Asia
Thailand’s de facto legalization of marijuana last year has brought a wave of tourists from around Asia intrigued by the lure of the forbidden leaf
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Asean Latest: Blinken Arrival Sets Up China, Russia Encounters
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is expected to arrive in Jakarta on Thursday for the Asean foreign
1970-01-01 08:00
Russian general in Ukraine says he was fired after accusing defense minister of treachery
A senior Russian general in command of forces in occupied southern Ukraine says he was suddenly dismissed from his post after accusing Moscow's Defense Ministry leadership of betraying his troops by not providing sufficient support.
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Imax Offers to Take Over Publicly Traded Chinese Subsidiary
Imax Corp., the operator of big-screen cinemas, is seeking to buy out its Hong Kong-traded Chinese subsidiary in
1970-01-01 08:00
Hong Kong to Ban Japan Seafood If Fukushima Wastewater Released
Hong Kong plans to ban imports of seafood and other aquatic products from 10 Japanese regions if the
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Internet calls Kylie Jenner out for copying Mario Dedivanovic's palette after Classic Matte palette release: 'Just name it Make Up By Kylio'
Kylie Jenner's new campaign is different from her previous ones as it features close-up shots of her face alongside the palette and glosses
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South Korea Asks Japan for Role in Fukushima Water Monitoring
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol wants experts from his own country to help monitor Japan’s release of
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