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Bangladesh Renewable Energy: Strong Solar Potential, Hydro Still Leads, Wind Lags
Dhaka, October 13 State Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Shaikh Faridul Islam addressed a meeting with…
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Jimmy Lin x Nicky Lee Concert 2.0 at Genting 2026
Jimmy Lin and Nicky Lee are bringing their joint show back to Malaysia. Jimmy x Nicky Concert 2.0…
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New UN data: China widens lead in liner-shipping connectivity
Shanghai, October 8 — China’s dominance in the global liner shipping sector continues to grow, with the country’s…
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Asian States’ Shift to Renewables Hindered by Power Grid Inequity, Favoring Fossil Fuel Producers
BANGKOK, October 7 — Civil society organisations say fossil fuel producers are being favoured while renewable energy producers…
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Southeast Asia: Fewer Than Half of Tiger Trafficking Arrests Result in Convictions, Report
BANGKOK, October 5 — A groundbreaking report by the GuArdean Centre for Conservation Research, TRAFFIC, and WWF International…
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Thai Floods Could Cost at Least $327 Million as Thousands Shelter in Bangkok
Bangkok, September 28 Severe flooding in Bangkok has forced thousands of residents to seek shelter, with economic losses…
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2011 Thailand Floods Caused US$46.5 Billion in Losses and 815 Deaths
BANGKOK, September 27 — The 2011 Thailand floods remain the costliest natural disaster in the country’s modern history,…
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India’s Software and IT Services Exports Rise 9.5 Percent to $239.3 Billion, RBI Survey
NEW DELHI, September 26 — India’s outsourced software and IT services industry grew 9.5 percent to reach $239…
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FAO Dialogue Launches Green Agriculture Stocktaking Report Across Five Regions
BUDAPEST, September 18 — The economic case for greening agrifood systems runs through water, soil and supply chains,…
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Thailand: From Investment-Led Growth to Broad-Based Transformation
BANGKOK, September 9 — Thailand’s economy has grown better than expected despite a Middle East energy shock, supported…
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Hong Kong and Central Asia Weigh How to Turn 96 June Deals Into Projects
ASTANA — Hong Kong and Central Asian nations are pushing to deepen economic ties beyond finance, focusing on…
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Packaging Executive Says Recycling Gaps Hold Back Circular Economy in South and Southeast Asia
Almaty, August 31 — As South and Southeast Asia grapple with mounting packaging waste, governments are stepping in…
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North Korea Fires 10 Missiles After US-South Korea Drill Reduction
Seoul, October 15 — North Korea conducted a missile launch operation on October 15, 2023, firing 10 projectiles…
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Japan Has the Oldest Population Among 38 Nations, With 29.4% Aged 65 or Over
TOKYO, July 30 — Data shows Japan remains the world’s most aged society, a demographic reality with direct…
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Shimla in July: Cool Days, Heavy Monsoon Rain and Off-Season Quiet
NEW DELHI, July 26 — India’s monsoon, the seasonal engine that drives the country’s agricultural calendar and shapes…
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Bihar Wedding Violence After Chicken Replaces Mutton in Saharsa
SAHARSA, July 11 — A wedding feast in Bihar’s Saharsa district turned into a violent confrontation Thursday after…
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Japan Posts May Trade Deficit as Weak Yen Inflates Import Costs
The cheap yen is a bargain for tourists. For everyone else in Japan, it is a slow squeeze.…
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Chinese grad invites eatery owners to graduation via food order
GUANGZHOU, July 1 — A Chinese PhD graduate has turned a routine food delivery order into an unusual…
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Australia marks 12th International Day of Yoga, including event at Albert Park Lake in Melbourne
MELBOURNE, June 29 — The Consulate General of India in Melbourne marked the 12th International Day of Yoga…
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Beijing Book Fair Records 2,835 Deals as Focus Shifts to AI and Streaming
The 32nd Beijing International Book Fair closed on June 21 with 2,835 copyright agreements signed across 82 countries.…
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China expo highlights supply chain resilience amid uncertainty
BEIJING, June 23 — As geopolitical uncertainty and economic fragmentation continue to test the resilience of the global…
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Philippines Launches Digital Nomad Visa with Tax Breaks and Perks
By early 2025 the Philippines introduced a Digital Nomad Visa that grants long‑term stays and tax exemptions on…
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Elephant Charges Crowd at Sri Lanka Hindu Festival, Injuring Thirteen
On July 7, 2024, a crowd gathered for a Hindu religious celebration in Kataragama, Sri Lanka, was broken…
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