6 h. ago Japan faces demand for full footage over death of Sri Lankan detainee from family

Wishma Sandamali suffered from ill health and lost more than 20kg while in detention in Nagoya for months before she died in 202.

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9 h. ago Trump says China could get tariff relief if it approves TikTok deal

‘We could use tariffs to get something in return,’ Trump said. TikTok faces April 5 deadline to find non-Chinese buyer or risk US ban.

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11 h. ago Trump tariffs impact supply chains Apple developed to reduce its China dependency

Trump tariffs impact supply chains Apple developed to reduce its China dependency  CNBC

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11 h. ago Trump tariffs threaten Apple's supply chain, stock suffers steepest drop in 5 years

Trump tariffs threaten Apple's supply chain, stock suffers steepest drop in 5 years  CNBC

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18 h. ago Japan issues megaquake warning, but many travellers from Hong Kong undeterred

Tour bookings remain steady while insurance executives urge travellers to secure coverage.

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21 h. ago Trump tariffs jolt Apple’s supply chain in China, as shares of Goertek and Luxshare plunge

China plays a crucial role in Apple’s global supply chain, with most iPhones being assembled there.

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21 h. ago Japan bento chain’s ‘no rice’ April Fool’s joke goes down the wrong way

The joke is ‘not funny’ and in bad taste, given how rice shortages are a big concern in Japan, its unhappy critics say.

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22 h. ago Japan’s municipalities unready to deal with major earthquake: survey

The survey comes after Japan’s government estimated that up to 298,000 people could die from a megaquake along the Nankai Trough.

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30 h. ago De minimis shipping from China ending in May, other countries at risk

De minimis shipping from China ending in May, other countries at risk  Supply Chain Dive

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31 h. ago Further Amendment to Duties Addressing the Synthetic Opioid Supply Chain in the People's Republic of China as Applied to Low

Further Amendment to Duties Addressing the Synthetic Opioid Supply Chain in the People's Republic of China as Applied to Low-Value Imports  The White House (.gov)

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38 h. ago Smart Hong Kong Pavilion at InnoEX 2025 demonstrates Hong Kong’s solid achievements in advancing the smart city development

[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] As Hong Kong’s development into a smart city accelerates, the Government’s ambitious digital transformation initiatives are in full swing, some of which will be showcased at the Smart Hong Kong Pavilion at the InnoEX 2025 to be held from April 13 to 16 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. This year’s theme, “AI + Data Driven”, reflects Hong Kong’s commitment to integrating digital solutions into daily life. The Smart Hong Kong Pavilion showcases over 100 groundbreaking innovations across six smart areas: Smart Living, Smart Mobility, Smart Environment, Smart People, Smart Government and Smart Economy. The Pavilion will feature over 100 exhibits, including avant-garde I&T solutions from 20 government departments alongside award-winning entries of the “Hong Kong ICT Awards”, “Asia Pacific ICT Alliance Awards”, “'Maker in China' SME Innovation and Entrepreneurship Global Contest - Hong Kong Chapte...

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40 h. ago Myanmar junta declares temporary ceasefire for quake relief as death toll tops 3,000

The truce, to show compassion for people affected by Friday’s 7.7 magnitude earthquake, will run until April 22.

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46 h. ago ‘Malicious’ Japan TV interview claiming Chinese eat crows ruffles feathers in China

A freelance producer had manipulated the clip for maximum entertainment value, network claimed.

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46 h. ago ‘Malicious’ Japan TV clip claiming Chinese eat crows ruffles feathers in China

‘Malicious’ Japan TV clip claiming Chinese eat crows ruffles feathers in China  South China Morning Post

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50 h. ago Japan’s US missile venture draws flak from North Korea after Hegseth visit

A North Korean defence ministry official chastised the US for aggravating security risks and ‘conniving’ to make Japan a ‘military giant’.

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51 h. ago Japan’s second ‘baby hatch’ for abandoned infants opens as economic pressures mount

With thousands of product prices rising, the cost of raising a child is becoming an impossible burden for some young Japanese women.

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54 h. ago PLA wraps up drills aimed at ‘paralysing’ Taiwan and sending message to US and Japan

The joint exercise Strait Thunder-2025A ‘achieved its intended objectives’, according to a military spokesman.

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55 h. ago Goods Shipped from China to U.S. Face 54% Tariff After April 9

Goods Shipped from China to U.S. Face 54% Tariff After April 9  WSJ

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64 h. ago China Holds War Games Off Taiwan After Hegseth Pledges Military Cooperation with Japan

China Holds War Games Off Taiwan After Hegseth Pledges Military Cooperation with Japan  Democracy Now!

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69 h. ago China holds major war games around Taiwan as U.S. boosts ties with Japan to deter "Chinese military aggression"

China holds major war games around Taiwan as U.S. boosts ties with Japan to deter "Chinese military aggression"  CBS News

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