East Asia

North Korean leader revisits flooded area, offers plan to bring people to capital, KCNA says

SEOUL: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un revisited a flooded area near the country’s border with China this week to…

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Tokyo hit by magnitude-5.3 earthquake after Japan issues megaquake advisory

A magnitude-5.3 earthquake hit Tokyo and eastern parts of Japan on Friday evening, the government said, a day after it…

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Tokyo hit by magnitude-5.3 earthquake after Japan issues megaquake advisory

A magnitude-5.3 earthquake hit Tokyo and eastern parts of Japan on Friday evening, the government said, a day after it…

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China’s C919 waiting in the wings as Shanghai announces plane replacement plan

China’s largest aviation hub has announced plans to expedite the renewal of its airlines’ fleets to spur economic recovery, encouraging…

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Xiaomi to adopt Google’s Gemini AI model on next flagship smartphone for overseas markets

“Thrilled to collaborate with Google on upcoming Xiaomi flagship devices for international markets,” Xiaomi founder, chairman and chief executive Lei…

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Unlocking potential of China-Africa collaboration in blue economy

China and African countries regard the blue economy as an important engine to sustainable development and economic restructuring. Blue economy…

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Chinese stocks get upgraded as bear-market risks seen tempered by state buying support

Chinese stocks could insulate global fund managers from deeper losses as global risk assets face fresh dangers from frothy market…

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Chinese provinces ensure power, water supply in summer heat

Authorities are taking measures to ensure power and water supply as eastern and central Chinese provinces continue to brave the…

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Thailand SEZ: Malaysia PM Anwar pitches involvement of private firms, startups to Thai foreign minister

KUALA LUMPUR: A recent Malaysian proposal to Thailand could see private companies and startups involved in the development of special…

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China-Pakistan Economic Corridor plagued by security challenges, regional politics and delayed timelines

EXPERTS OPTIMISTIC THAT SITUATION WILL IMPROVE Analysts said an improvement in security should soothe fears over the viability of Gwadar…

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