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Report Details Russian Submarine Design Work for China, From Noise Testing to Propulsion
Examining how technical documentation and stealth cooperation from Moscow boost the tactical advantages of Beijing’s growing submarine fleet.
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Philippines Rebukes Chinese Ambassador as ASEAN and China Near South China Sea Code of Conduct
China’s evolving pattern of aircraft carrier deployments in contested waters raises questions about regional stability and the limits…
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Singapore orders 10 local firms to disclose Indonesian plantation links amid haze crisis
Under the Transboundary Haze Pollution Act, Singapore is investigating ten domestic companies for their role in regional fires,…
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McKinsey Says Asia Needs $1 Trillion Yearly in Energy Investments
A new McKinsey report shows Asia requires massive annual capital injections over the next 15 years to secure…
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US Treasury Proposes Expanded Curbs on AI and Semiconductor Investments in China
New proposed Treasury rules target American high-tech investments in artificial intelligence, supercomputing, and semiconductors across adversary nations.
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Magnitude 7 quake in Tibet’s Nagqu kills 16, collapses 339 homes
A powerful earthquake struck northern Tibet on Thursday, killing at least 16 people and triggering rescue efforts amid…
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Why Super Typhoons Form and Threaten Coastal East Asia
As Super Typhoon Champi churns toward East Asia, examine the meteorological factors fueling the rise of intense Pacific…
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Why Japan’s Export-Driven Recovery Faces Mounting Pressures From Global Shifts
Exploring how historical stagnation, structural vulnerabilities, and shifting global dynamics shape Japan’s economic standing.
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Southeast Asia’s digital economy to hit $368 billion as AI adoption accelerates
AI is driving Southeast Asia’s digital economy to $368 billion in 2026, according to a report by Google,…
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US Bans DeepSeek AI in Civilian Agencies Amid Geopolitical Tensions
The Department of Homeland Security ordered civilian agencies to remove China’s DeepSeek models, citing data transfer risks and…
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Saudi Aramco Disputes 2027 Oil Contracts With Asian Refiners Amid Supply Uncertainty
Asian refiners and Saudi Aramco are deadlocked over whether spot-market purchases can offset contractual obligations as regional war…
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Indonesia Fires Burn Nearly Two Million Hectares as Haze Chokes the Region
More than 1.9 million hectares of Indonesia have burned since January, according to satellite measurements released on October…
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Why Phobos Remains Planetary Science’s Ultimate Unclimbed Mountain
As Japan launches a historic sample-return mission, scientists look to Mars’s larger, potato-shaped moon to unlock solar system…
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Shinzo Abe’s Long Road From Youngest Post-War Premier to Japan’s Longest-Serving Leader
Trace the extraordinary rise, dramatic political comeback, and tragic assassination of Shinzo Abe, Japan’s longest-serving prime minister.
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Sri Mulyani Indrawati’s Historic Run as Indonesia’s Economic Anchor
Tracing Sri Mulyani Indrawati’s influential career shaping Indonesia’s economy across three presidential administrations and major crises.
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China Proposes Export Limits on 40 Technologies Including AI, Solar and Gene Therapy
China’s new draft export controls on 40 key technologies, including AI and solar, signal a major shift in…
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Structural Stagnation and Demographic Shifts Drive Japan’s Global GDP Decline
As Japan faces a slide to sixth place in global GDP rankings, experts point to the ‘Lost Decades,’…
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Japan set to fall to sixth in global GDP rankings behind India and UK by 2027
The IMF projects Japan’s nominal GDP will slip behind India and Britain, driven by sluggish domestic growth, currency…
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IMF: India to Overtake Japan in Nominal GDP by 2027 Amid 7% Growth
India’s 7% growth and young workforce will push it to fourth place, while Japan slips to sixth due…
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China deepens its infrastructure and trade footprint across Central Asia as geopolitical rivalry grows
China expands its economic and diplomatic influence across Central Asia through infrastructure, transport routes, and trade, reshaping regional…
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Central Asia Navigates Great-Power Competition Through Multi-Directional Diplomacy
As traditional influence shifts, Central Asian nations are balancing ties between global powers to secure economic autonomy and…
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Japan’s Earthquake Warning System: How Seconds Can Save Lives—And Why False Alarms Still Cause Panic
A decade after its launch, Japan’s pioneering EEW system now reaches millions—but glitches and regional gaps expose limits…
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Japan’s earthquake warning system falsely predicts magnitude 9.9 quake, sparking nationwide panic
A technical error led to an unprecedented false alarm for a catastrophic earthquake, raising questions about Japan’s seismic…
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India-Japan Deepen Strategic Partnership Through Sub-National Diplomacy
As India and Japan approach 75 years of diplomatic ties, sub-national diplomacy and defense cooperation emerge as key…
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