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Tue, 21 Oct 2025 14:08:00 +0800
China imports no US soybeans in September for first time in seven years
It comes as Chinese buyers continue to shun American cargoes amid ongoing trade tensions.

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 14:06:00 +0800
Indonesia to repatriate British woman on death row: Government source

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 14:02:00 +0800
Sanae Takaichi: Japan's 'Iron Lady' who made history
The new Japanese prime minister must now prepare to host US President Donald Trump who is due to visit Japan next week. 

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 13:59:00 +0800
Thick smog blankets New Delhi after Diwali fireworks, pushing air quality to hazardous levels

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 12:58:00 +0800
Sanae Takaichi wins parliamentary vote to become Japan's first female prime minister
The 64-year-old leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party unexpectedly won a majority in a first round of voting in the lower house of parliament.

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 11:29:00 +0800
Myanmar military shuts down major cybercrime centre, detains over 2,000 people

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 11:25:00 +0800
Asian markets rally on China-US hopes, new Japanese PM lifts Tokyo

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 10:57:09 +0800
South Korea summons Vietnam envoy over sexual misconduct allegations: Media

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 07:40:34 +0800
From Bangkok drugstores to haute couture: How Thai sunscreens became 2025’s hottest beauty secret
From affordable sachets at 7-Elevens to Hollywood beauty routines, Thai sunscreens are finally stepping into the spotlight.

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 05:59:00 +0800
Commentary: China ban on Nvidia chips is not just about a trade spat
By doubling down on Huawei and domestic chipmakers, China shows it is willing to lose ground now to achieve its AI future, says IMD’s Howard Yu.

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 19:29:00 +0800
Indonesian students stage protest as Prabowo marks a year in office
Student protestors called for reforms to government policies, including Prabowo’s flagship school meals campaign which gave thousands of students food poisoning.

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 15:26:00 +0800
South Korea police seek warrants to hold 59 scam centre suspects in custody

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 14:41:00 +0800
China's Communist Party begins major economic meetings
The talks come at an uncertain time for the world's second-largest economy, beset by sluggish domestic spending, a protracted crisis in the property sector and a turbulent trade war with the United States.

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 13:43:00 +0800
Japan parties sign deal for Takaichi-led coalition
Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) leader Sanae Takaichi and the co-head of the Japan Innovation Party (JIP) signed the agreement a day before the Lower House was due to vote on the next prime minister.

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 13:06:48 +0800
Pakistan steps up polio vaccination campaign amid security and misinformation hurdles
Despite years of eradication efforts, Pakistan remains one of two countries in the world where polio remains endemic.

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 08:05:00 +0800
Cargo plane slides off runway in Hong Kong, killing two airport staff
The airport employees were killed after the aircraft collided with the security patrol vehicle they were in and pushed it into the sea.

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 06:00:00 +0800
As Prabowo marks one year in power, intrigue and despair grow over rival party PDI-P's role
Despite controlling nearly a-fifth of parliamentary seats, PDI-P has largely refrained from challenging President Prabowo’s contentious policies and legislation.

Sun, 19 Oct 2025 18:07:00 +0800
North Korean soldier held by Seoul after crossing land border
Yonhap news agency had earlier reported that the North Korean soldier had defected to the South after making it across the land border.

Sun, 19 Oct 2025 15:56:00 +0800
Bangladesh probes cause of massive, costly airport fire
Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport's cargo complex – which stores fabrics, garment accessories, pharmaceuticals, chemicals and other imports – was left in ruins.

Sun, 19 Oct 2025 14:46:00 +0800
Pakistan, Afghanistan agree to 'immediate ceasefire' in Qatar talks

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