East Asia

Wild Autumn: Changbai Mountain, museum of nature

Extending for over 1,300 kilometers, Changbai Mountain in northeast China’s Jilin Province is named after its iconic, perpetually white snow-capped…

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Olam will not extend Namoi takeover bid; Louis Dreyfus ups rival offer to A$0.77 per share

OLAM Agri Australia will not declare its takeover offer for Australia’s Namoi Cotton free from its conditions, nor will it…

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Taiwan warns of storm surge from powerful Typhoon Krathon, mobilises troops

KAOHSIUNG: Taiwan mobilised nearly 40,000 troops on Tuesday (Oct 1) to bolster rescue efforts as the powerful Typhoon Krathon approaching…

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JD Industrials refiles Hong Kong IPO plan to ride China stocks wave

JD Industrials submitted its second IPO application to the Hong Kong stock exchange on Monday after a first attempt failed…

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At 81, she almost became South Korea’s Miss Universe

An 81-year-old South Korean fashion model fell short in her bid to become the oldest Miss Universe contestant after competing…

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Dollar sturdy after Powell pushes back on aggressive easing bets

TOKYO : The U.S. dollar firmed against its major peers on Tuesday after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell pushed back…

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Japan big manufacturers’ sentiment steady in Q3: BOJ tankan

JAPANESE big manufacturers’ business sentiment was steady in the three months to September, a closely watched central bank survey showed…

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North Korea scoffs at Zelensky’s ‘absurd’ Russia accomplice remarks

North Korea is expected to increase its military backing for Russia, following a fiery response to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s…

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Oasis adds US, Canada and Mexico stops to reunion tour

Oasis shocked fans by announcing a reunion tour last month, ending a 15-year hiatus and, presumably, the long-held feud between…

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Banking sector assets reach QR2tn for first time in August: QNBFS

Qatar banking sector’s total assets reached QR2tn for the first time in August, driven by domestic assets, QNB Financial Services…

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