East Asia

China launches air, sea patrols near flashpoint Scarborough Shoal

BEIJING: China on Wednesday (Aug 7) carried out a combat patrol to test “strike capabilities” near Scarborough Shoal in the South…

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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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Capital reallocated toward Chinese market 'unsurprising': Economist

Asia-Pacific stock markets rebounded on Tuesday after Monday’s global sell-off. The rapid appreciation of the Japanese yen, an important carry…

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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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Qatar Airways collaborates with industry stakeholders to promote use of lower emission fuels

Qatar Airways Group is committed to working in collaboration with industry stakeholders to advance the use of SAF and LCAF…

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US soldier Calley, face of My Lai massacre in Vietnam War, dies at 80

William Calley, who during the Vietnam War led his US Army platoon into the Vietnamese hamlet of My Lai and…

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Singapore’s Temasek to invest US$30 Billion in US over five years

Singapore’s state-owned Temasek Holdings plans to invest US$30 billion in the US market over the next five years as the…

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