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Asia’s semiconductor industry poised for growth as AI drives record global sales
Asia Pacific accounted for 58% of global semiconductor revenue in 2026, with AI and high-performance computing fueling demand…
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Japan’s $21 Billion Investment in New York Chip Factories Signals Shift in Asian Semiconductor Strategy
Japan’s direct funding of two U.S.-based GlobalFoundries fabs under a Trump-era trade deal aims to secure supply chains…
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Strong El Niño to Bring Mixed Rainfall Across South Asia This Winter, SASCOF Warns
Above-normal rains expected in northwest and parts of east and south, while central and southern peninsula face below-normal…
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US Holds Unusual Civil-Military Meeting in Tokyo Ahead of Trump’s China Visit
TOKYO, October 14 — Senior American diplomats and military officials convened in Tokyo from October 7 to 9…
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Bangladesh Prioritizes Solar Power and Irrigation for Clean Energy Growth
Dhaka, October 13 State Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Shaikh Faridul Islam addressed a meeting with…
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White House Announces Plan to Audit AI Safety Pledges and Collaborate with Law Enforcement
Washington, D.C., October 13, 2026 In a bid to ensure safety and compliance in the rapidly evolving realm…
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China-Linked Hackers Operate Portal for Stolen Emails Access: FBI
Bangkok, October 11 A quiet tension hangs over the digital world as the FBI, alongside agencies from six…
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JAXA Reveals Science Goals for OPENS-0 Mission to Study Saturn’s Atmosphere and Magnetosphere
Tokyo, October 11 — The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) has announced the scientific objectives for its proposed…
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Australia, Japan set for double gold medal showdown at APSLC
Sunshine Coast, October 11 The story begins on Australia’s Sunshine Coast, where the 2026 Asia-Pacific Sixes Lacrosse Championships…
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Bangladesh Faces Rising Food Insecurity Amid Climate and Economic Pressures
Dhaka, October 10 — Bangladesh has been named among the ten countries with the largest populations facing acute…
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Singapore’s Death Penalty Bucks Southeast Asia’s Trend of Reform
SINGAPORE, October 10 — Amnesty International’s latest briefing highlights a regional shift away from capital punishment in Southeast…
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South Korea Falls Short of Gold Medal Target as Japan Gap Widens at Asian Games
NAGOYA, October 9 — South Korea concluded its performance at the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, with…
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Japan’s Konbini: How 24/7 Convenience Stores Became Asia’s Essential Urban Infrastructure
TOKYO, October 9 — The story begins in the quiet hours before dawn, when most cities still sleep…
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Philippines and Korea women win Play-in thrillers to reach medal matches, qualify for Colorado 2027
Colorado, October 9 — The Philippines and Korea women’s lacrosse teams secured their places at the 2027 WL…
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US Accuses Chinese Official Zhao Fugang of Bribing Fijian Officials
Suva, October 8 — The United States has barred a Fiji-based man working for the Chinese state over…
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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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China’s real estate market shows signs of turnaround after years-long slump
BEIJING, October 8 — China’s real estate market, which has been experiencing a slump for several years, may…
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Hong Kong retains position as the world’s freest economy
Hong Kong, October 8 — Hong Kong retained its position as the world’s freest economy in the Economic…
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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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Sri Lanka’s Economic and Geopolitical Balancing Act
COLOMBO, October 07 — Sri Lanka’s economic recovery, following the 2022 crisis, has brought a modicum of stability,…
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Syndacast Named Best Travel & Hospitality Marketing Agency
Bangkok, October 7 — Syndacast, a Bangkok and Singapore-based performance marketing agency specializing in hospitality and luxury travel,…
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Japan’s PM cites ancient Chinese proverb to launch ambitious policy vision
TOKYO, October 7 — Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi delivered a 30-minute policy speech on October 5, opening…
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Shanghai Cultural Event in Washington D.C. Promotes Cross-Pacific Exchange
Washington, October 7 On October 3, 2026, a Shanghai-themed cultural exchange event, ‘Future Resonance — ShanghaiEye Night,’ was…
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Asia, Africa and the Struggle for a New Global Order
New York, October 6 — The 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) concluded in New York last week,…
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