East Asia

The US-China factor in Philippines’ Marcos-Duterte feud comes to the fore

While the Philippine economy grew by 5.6 per cent last year — the fastest rate in the region — headline…

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Analysis: As China-Vatican deal nears renewal, warming ties could shake Holy See’s decades-old alliance with Taiwan

Dr Reyes noted that the developments reflect the “significant progression” between both parties, even as both do not share formal…

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Sarawak’s rapid growth, lofty plans should not be seen as desire for independence: Premier Abang Johari

With that said, Mr Abang Johari is aiming for Sarawak to be the second highest contributor to Malaysia’s gross domestic…

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Commentary: The Fed Is making Hong Kong’s billionaire landlords anxious

HONG KONG: Among those looking forward to the US Federal Reserve’s interest rate cuts, few are as anxious as Hong Kong’s…

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QIB drives innovation, sustainability as ‘Arab Banking Conference 2024’ platinum sponsor

Bassel Gamal, QIB Group CEO, and HE Sheikh Bandar bin Mohammed bin Saoud al-Thani, the Governor of the Qatar Central…

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E China on guard as Typhoon Bebinca nears

Eastern Chinese regions are recalling ships to port and monitoring risks of flash floods and geological disasters amid warnings of…

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WTO: China's further opening up of services market commendable

WTO Deputy Director-General Johanna Hill praised China’s impressive growth in digital services exports on Saturday at CIFTIS 2024, which nearly…

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Cop29 to call for sixfold increase in global energy storage

The hosts of this year’s global climate talks will ask over 190 countries to back a Group of Seven target…

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Japan’s PM hopeful Takaichi urges BOJ to avoid raising rates

TOKYO : Sanae Takaichi, Japan’s minister in charge of economic security and a leading candidate in the ruling party’s leadership…

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Myanmar junta makes rare request for foreign aid to cope with deadly floods

YANGON: Myanmar’s junta chief made a rare request on Saturday (Sep 14) for foreign aid to cope with deadly floods that…

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