North Korea: China, Russia in first post-pandemic visits
North Korea has maintained a strict border closure for years in a bid to keep out the pandemic.
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The risks are rising for Western firms in Russia. So why are so many staying put?
When Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, a slew of Western companies left in protest. But some of the world's biggest firms — including Nestlé, Heineken and snack maker Mondelez — stayed put.
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Singapore Says US, China Need to Come Together for Climate Push
The US and China need to come together to give global climate negotiations a “big push,” according to
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New Zealand, Australia to Explore Options for Seamless Travel
New Zealand and Australia are to explore moves toward more “seamless travel” between the two nations to enhance
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Singapore corruption scandals a 'setback' says deputy PM
Lawrence Wong admits corruption probes and resignations are a "setback" for the government.
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Ukraine war: UK criticised for 'lack of understanding' of Wagner's activities in Africa
A new report says that for 10 years the British government under-estimated the Russian mercenary group.
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'White savior complex': Malaysia's LGBTQ community slams The 1975's Matty Healy's onstage kiss
When British singer Matty Healy grabbed bandmate Ross MacDonald for an onstage kiss during their Malaysia concert on Friday, following a profanity-laden speech slamming the country's anti-LGBTQ laws, he likely thought it an act of protest and solidarity.
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IMF Chief Economist Suggests BOJ Move Away From Yield Control
The International Monetary Fund said Japan’s inflation risks are on the upside, and it recommends the Bank of
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Japanese Population Falls in All 47 Prefectures for First Time
The number of Japanese fell in all the country’s 47 prefectures for the first time since the data
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Jack Ma-Backed Ant Plans Restructuring, Paving Way for HK IPO
Ant Group Co. is planning a restructuring that will break off some operations that aren’t core parts of
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Top Battery-Maker CATL’s Profit Soars 63% Amid EV Sales Boom
Chinese battery maker Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd.’s quarterly profit soared, powered by rising electric-vehicle sales globally and
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Oil Edges Lower After Four-Day Climb With Fed Decision in Focus
Oil edged lower after a four-day rally of almost 6% as traders took stock of the advance and
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