1 hour ago China, Japan, South Korea Boost Trade Ties, as US Tariffs Loom

China, Japan, South Korea Boost Trade Ties, as US Tariffs Loom  Asia Financial

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2 h. ago India braces for record electricity demand amid heatwave, risking wheat crop damage

India is facing an unusually hot April, risking wheat crop damage and straining power grids, with record electricity demand and potential diesel shortages.

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3 h. ago Japan projects up to 298,000 fatalities in potential Nankai Trough ‘megaquake’

The figure is revised from previous projections of 323,000 deaths, but economic damage is estimated to increase to US$2 trillion.

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3 h. ago Eid celebrations in Indonesia and India face economic and political challenges

Eid ul-Fitr in Indonesia sees subdued celebrations due to soaring prices and economic strain, while Indian Muslims face political challenges amid festivities.

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3 h. ago After Trump’s sanction threat, Kremlin says Russia, US working on Ukraine peace moves

Trump’s “pissed off” stance has not derailed US-Russia talks, as the Kremlin confirmed work on Ukraine peace ideas and improved bilateral ties continues.

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5 h. ago Bangladesh’s ‘remittance warriors’ deliver record US$3 billion boost

The surge in money being sent home by overseas workers is a vote of confidence in his Muhammad Yunus’ transitional government, observers say.

Economics

6 h. ago In quake chaos, Myanmar diaspora shares guilt, pain and 1 rule: do not help the junta

Those living overseas have urged international donors not to send aid via the junta, saying the military will weaponise relief efforts to increase exploitation.

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6 h. ago Duterte’s lawyer says ICC case ‘a kidnapping’, has ‘compelling’ grounds to throw out case

Duterte’s lawyer called for the ICC case to be dismissed, citing the Philippines’ withdrawal, and labelled Duterte’s detention a “political hit job”.

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7 h. ago How Indonesia can calm property investors’ fears of a return to 1998

Concern about democratic backsliding and poor liquidity are obscuring otherwise solid fundamentals in one of Asia’s largest markets.

Economics

8 h. ago Chicken on credit? Malaysians warned over debt trap as deferred payment craze widens

Lack of safeguards against multiple Buy Now, Pay Later borrowings could lead to surging indebtedness among low-income earners, consumer group warns.

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9 h. ago Japan to spend record US$133 billion on earthquake resilience

One focus will be on strengthening essential services affected by recent disasters, such as the Noto Peninsula earthquake last January.

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9 h. ago ‘99.99%’ lookalike of Taiwan singer Jay Chou cannot sing, enjoys Mandopop king’s music

Introverted doppelganger shares videos of farming life online, cannot afford price of ticket to singer’s upcoming concerts.

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11 h. ago Indonesia’s Danantara seeks to silence doubters with ‘super transparent’ fund

Investment chief Pandu Sjahrir is confident the new sovereign wealth fund can overcome market jitters and keep political meddling at bay.

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12 h. ago In South Korea, the elderly risk their lives fighting wildfires for US$50 a day

More than seven in 10 of South Korea’s seasonal wildfire fighters are aged 60 or older. This month’s wildfires claimed some of their lives.

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12 h. ago Asia stocks slide as Trump tariffs loom; Strong China PMI offers limited support

Asia stocks slide as Trump tariffs loom; Strong China PMI offers limited support  Investing.com

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12 h. ago Climate change and overfishing threaten Vietnam’s traditional fish sauce makers

Overfishing and warming seas threaten stocks of anchovies, the key ingredient of the nuoc mam fish sauce villagers in central Vietnam make.

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15 h. ago PNG’s first ‘glassman’ sorcery conviction: can it ‘stop madness’ of mob justice?

After a horrific machete killing, a landmark ruling in Papua New Guinea aims to curb deadly sorcery accusations driven by jealousy and greed.

Politics

18 h. ago Why Duterte drama should inspire Malaysia to reconsider joining ICC

If Malaysia is serious about its global legal credibility and commitment to justice, it must take this chance to return to the Rome Statute.

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19 h. ago Trump tells NBC he is ‘very angry, pissed off’ with Putin over Ukraine

NBC correspondent said Trump expressed fury over Putin questioning Zelensky’s future as Ukraine leader – something Trump himself has done.

Politics

19 h. ago ‘Angry’ Trump calls out both Putin and Zelensky over Ukraine ceasefire talks

US president expressed frustration with Russian and Ukrainian leaders as he struggles to forge a truce to end war.

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