East Asia

A novel journey: Exploring China Chic on China's National Day

To mark the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China, CMG Mobile, CGTN and Xiaoshan District,…

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China chip-packaging giant JCET takes over Shanghai plant of US flash memory maker SanDisk

Chinese chip-packaging and testing giant Jiangsu Changjiang Electronics Tech (JCET) has completed its acquisition of an 80 per cent equity…

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Philippines takes allegations of foreign spying in the country seriously

MANILA: The Philippines expressed concerns on Thursday (Oct 3) over media reports alleging foreign covert operations in the country, saying it…

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Palace Museum launches 'zero waste' themed creative product exhibition

China’s Palace Museum, also known as the Forbidden City, has launched a special exhibition featuring sustainable cultural and creative products…

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Government will do what is right, regardless of political costs, says PM Wong on Iswaran’s case

SINGAPORE: The government will do what is right, even if a political cost is exacted, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong…

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India’s renewed push for permanent UN Security Council seat faces persistent China roadblock

India has renewed its long-standing bid for a permanent position in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) as it seeks…

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Is China downplaying ‘restrained’ clash with Vietnamese fishermen near Paracel Islands?

Beijing’s playing down of a recent confrontation in the South China Sea in which Vietnam claimed its fishermen were violently…

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Nine dead in Taiwan hospital blaze: Fire agency

TAIPEI: Nine people died on Thursday (Oct 3) after a fire ripped through a hospital in southern Taiwan, the island’s…

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Opinion | Why ‘bazooka’ stimulus alone won’t fix what ails China’s economy

There are diverse views on the latest round of stimulus measures announced by Chinese policymakers last week. For some analysts,…

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Wharf Hotels announces a comprehensive rebranding of Marco Polo Hotels

The way people travel has undergone dramatic change in recent years. In consideration of the evolving behaviour of guests, the…

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