9 h. ago Japan’s appetite for rice set to keep prices high as farm politics persist

Rice prices continue to surge in Japan due to a combination of factors, ranging from inbound tourism and hoarding to poor distribution.

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18 h. ago Philippine midterm elections: Marcos set for political ‘thrashing’ at hands of youth voters

Eventual results could weaken president’s influence in Congress, undermine efforts to impeach his deputy and reshape 2028 presidential race.

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18 h. ago Philippine midterm election: Marcos set for political ‘thrashing’ at hands of youth voters

Eventual results could weaken president’s influence in Congress, undermine efforts to impeach his deputy and reshape 2028 presidential race.

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46 h. ago Philippine midterm elections: violence mars voting in restive Muslim region

Observers report a surge in killings and voter intimidation across the Bangsamoro autonomous region in Muslim Mindanao.

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52 h. ago Philippines votes in midterm polls that could seal Sara Duterte’s fate

A bitter feud between political dynasties is playing out at the ballot box, with the Senate’s make-up set to decide the vice-president’s future.

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3 d. ago Marcos touts Philippines economic gains ahead of midterm election

The president also repeated his pledge to defend Philippine territory, as his government contends with lingering tensions with Beijing.

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2 w. ago China accused of meddling in Philippine midterm elections by ‘paying Filipinos in troll farms’

The National Security Council believes China is trying to influence May’s midterm elections via social media, targeting the Marcos government and its policies.

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3 w. ago John Lee in push to lure ‘Six Little Dragons’, other tech firms to Hong Kong

Chief Executive John Lee says on Hangzhou visit that he is eyeing more collaboration with Zhejiang, mainland China’s rising tech powerhouse.

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3 w. ago John Lee vows to support Hangzhou tech firms in expanding into Hong Kong

Chief Executive John Lee says on Hangzhou visit that he is eyeing more collaboration with Zhejiang, mainland China’s rising tech powerhouse.

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3 w. ago As Sara Duterte backs Imee Marcos, will it sway Philippine Senate elections?

A last-minute political gamble sees the president’s sister seeking to revive her campaign by tapping into the vice-president’s popularity.

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