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Fiji woos China for upgrade of ‘strategically important’ ports even as debt concerns mount

Fiji suspended a police training deal with Beijing earlier this year. “Like many Pacific leaders, Rabuka senses that this time…

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Opinion | Japan’s push for anti-China security alliance hits rough waters in Southeast Asia

While many in Southeast Asia might welcome a more assertive Japan as a potential counterweight to China, the reality is…

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To counter China, India will add US$5 billion aircraft carrier to its navy fleet

India is set to add another aircraft carrier to its fleet worth almost 400 billion rupees (US$4.8 billion) as it…

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‘Rat miners’ to the rescue: how trapped India tunnel workers were saved

“It was a difficult task, but for us nothing is difficult,” said a beaming Firoz Qureshi, one of the miners,…

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China, Vietnam seek rail and hi-tech ‘interconnection’ as trade, investment skyrocket

He also said Vietnam supported China’s bid to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) trade pact,…

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South China Sea: openness encouraged to shore up marine economy after disputes threaten to capsize relations

In light of maritime disputes with neighbouring countries and the lack of trust and confidence these conflicts have engendered, the…

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Singapore jails suspended primary school teacher for sexually abusing 3 boys in 1990s

The offender, a primary teacher, 48, who has been suspended, was sentenced to eight years’ jail on Monday. Singapore jails…

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Malaysia says Thailand thankful for help securing hostages’ release: ‘it was the wisdom of Hamas’

The Malaysian prime minister said his Thai counterpart Srettha Thavisin had “expressed his appreciation to Malaysia for our help to…

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Foxconn, maker of Apple’s iPhones, invests US$1.6 billion in India expansion plan amid diversification from China

iPhone maker Hon Hai Precision Industry plans to expand its footprint in India with another NT$50 billion (US$1.6 billion) investment…

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Singapore’s central bank chief Ravi Menon sees private cryptocurrencies failing: ‘they will eventually leave the scene’

Private cryptocurrencies that failed the fundamental tests of financial services will eventually exit the monetary scene, according to Singapore’s central…

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