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China’s Xi Jinping Meets With US Business Leaders
By Associated Press
Xi emphasized the mutually beneficial economic ties between the two, despite heavy U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports and restrictions on China’s tech sector.
In Kyrgyzstan, Pendulum Swings Hard Against Matraimov With Arrest
By Catherine Putz
Over the last five years, Kyrgyz authorities have repeatedly had their hands on notoriously corrupt former official Raimbek Matriamov and each time let him go. Will this time be different?
India, the Stepmother of Democracy
By Pius Fozan
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has consistently extolled India as the “mother of democracy.” His administration’s crackdown on dissent paints a different picture.
South Korea’s JoongAng Hires Japanese Reporter as Tokyo Correspondent
By Takahashi Kosuke
It’s the first time that any South Korean newspaper has ever employed a Japanese reporter as a staff writer.
South Korea’s New Ambassador to Australia Is a Scourge for the Ruling Party
By Eunwoo Lee
The Yoon administration is losing more hearts and minds ahead of the general elections
Singapore’s Race to Self-sufficiency in Malaysia Water Clash
By TamilSalvi Mari
Building tensions between Singapore and Malaysia over a water agreement are setting the two on a collision course over scarcity and sustainability.
Air Koryo Flight Brings North Korean Defense Researchers, Students to Russia
By Seulkee Jang
North Korea sent researchers from its Missile General Bureau to receive advanced rocket engine technology from Russia, a source told Daily NK.
Why is Narendra Modi Nervous Ahead of India’s General Elections?
By Kavita Chowdhury
Possibly for the first time in a decade, Modi's government finds its image dented by revelations of corruption.
Months After Banning Research Vessels, Sri Lanka Permits German Vessel’s Docking
By Rathindra Kuruwita
It underscores yet again the inconsistent and ad hoc foreign policy under President Ranil Wickremesinghe's leadership.
Putin Visit on the Agenda After Invitation From Vietnam Party Chief
By Sebastian Strangio
Over the past two years, Hanoi has hosted the leaders of five of its seven "comprehensive strategic partners." Russia's leader could be next.
Singapore Adds New Corruption Charges to Case Against Former Minister
By Sebastian Strangio
Ex-Transport Minister S. Iswaran has been charged with obtaining $14,000 in kickbacks, including golf clubs and expensive whisky.
Why TikTok Showed Indonesia’s GoTo Some Goodwill in 2023
By James Guild
Partnering with the Indonesian tech giant will let TikTok regain access to the country’s e-commerce market, while providing the former with much-needed capital.
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