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  • Economy
    EconomyShow More
    China Escalates Trade Dispute with Japan Over Chipmaking Material and Rare Earths

    A New Front in the Semiconductor WarsChina has launched an anti-dumping probe…

    January 8, 2026
    Thailand’s $7 Billion Airport High-Speed Rail Project Stalled by Politics

    A Vision of Connectivity Grinds to a HaltBangkok stands as a bustling…

    January 8, 2026
    South Korea’s Global Talent Paradox: Why Top Degrees Fail to Secure Jobs for International Graduates

    The Growing Disconnect Between Education and EmploymentEarning a degree from a prestigious…

    January 8, 2026
    Indonesia Escalates Palm Oil Seizure Campaign with Plans for 5 Million More Hectares

    Indonesia Escalates Land Seizure Campaign with 2026 TargetsPresident Prabowo Subianto announced on…

    January 8, 2026
    China Semiconductor Sector Reorganizes as Foundries Pursue Multibillion-Dollar Consolidation

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    January 6, 2026
  • Education
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    January 3, 2026
    South Korean Students Delay Graduation and Look Beyond Seoul as Jobs Grow Scarce

    A fifth year becomes a safety netAcross South Korea, growing numbers of…

    December 16, 2025
    Japan Drops to Record Low in Global English Proficiency, EF 2025 Index Finds

    What the 2025 EF Index shows about JapanJapan has fallen to its…

    December 5, 2025
    IMG_5558 | 学校法人ひかり学園 第二ひかり幼稚園のホームページ
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    December 3, 2025
    40 stunning free photos of Malaysia - ASEAN UP
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    December 3, 2025
  • Entertainment
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    Comiket (Comic Market) 2025 | Asian Guides
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    December 30, 2025
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    December 30, 2025
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    December 30, 2025
    All Hail BTS, the Korean-Pop Boy Band Taking America By Storm
    South Korean Entertainment Faces Identity Crisis at Height of Global Success

    A Cultural Empire at the CrossroadsSouth Korean entertainment appears unshakeable on the…

    December 29, 2025
    China’s Largest Comic Convention Bars Japanese Anime Amid Diplomatic Spat

    Abrupt Policy Shift Rocks China's Largest Fan GatheringOrganizers of China's biggest comic…

    December 29, 2025
  • Environment
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    India’s Climate Activists Under Fire: ED Raids Target Fossil Fuel Treaty Advocates

    A Crackdown on Climate AdvocacyIndian authorities have launched a high-profile investigation into…

    January 8, 2026
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    Ambitious Green Strategy for Vietnam's Economic HubHo Chi Minh City is preparing…

    January 8, 2026
    Wild Boars on the Rise in Seoul’s Mount Bukhan National Park

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    January 6, 2026
    Singaporeans Among First Offenders Under Malaysia’s Strict New Anti-Littering Laws

    Singaporeans Caught in Johor Enforcement SweepThree Singaporean men have become some of…

    January 6, 2026
    Invasive Species Remain a Heavy Burden on Local Economies | JAPAN Forward
    Alligator Weed: Japan’s Battle Against an Ecological and Agricultural Invader

    An Unwelcome Guest Takes RootJapan's pristine waterways and productive farmlands face a…

    January 3, 2026
  • Health
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    Alarming Health Deterioration Among Korean Workers: 58.7% Show Abnormal Results in Mandatory Screenings

    Concerning Rise in Health Issues Among Korean WorkersNearly six out of ten…

    January 4, 2026
    AI robots may hold key to nursing Japan's ageing population
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    January 3, 2026
    Water Pollution Incident In India at Kristy Breeden blog
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    January 3, 2026
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    January 3, 2026
    New Year Sa Pilipinas
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    National Injury Rates Decline by 42 PercentThe Philippines welcomed 2026 with a…

    January 3, 2026
  • International
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    January 8, 2026
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    January 6, 2026
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    China Emerges from Diplomatic Shadows to Claim Credit for Cambodia-Thailand Ceasefire

    A New Chapter in Southeast Asian DiplomacyFor months, China appeared content to…

    January 3, 2026
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    A Fragile Peace Emerges Amid Massive Humanitarian CrisisFour days after a ceasefire…

    January 3, 2026
    US Warns Korea’s Revised Network Law Harms American Tech Giants and Free Expression

    US Raises Alarm Over South Korea's Revised Network LawThe Trump administration has…

    January 2, 2026
  • Politics
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    A Bold Benchmark for National HygieneMalaysia has launched a rigorous campaign to…

    January 8, 2026
    AI-Generated Airport Images Fuel Misinformation Amid Japan-China Diplomatic Crisis

    Digital Deception at Narita Airport fabricated images purportedly showing special immigration lanes…

    January 6, 2026
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    January 3, 2026
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    January 3, 2026
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    January 3, 2026
  • Science
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    January 8, 2026
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    December 3, 2025
  • Society
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    A Dream Takes Flight Across ContinentsFor Simren Ghumman, the cockpit has always…

    January 8, 2026
    South Korea’s Secret Agents: The Untold Story of Covert Operatives Sent into North Korea

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    January 8, 2026
    Prestige and Perks: Why Young Koreans Aspire to Be Flight Attendants

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    January 3, 2026
  • Sports
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    January 3, 2026
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    December 30, 2025
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    January 3, 2026
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  • Taiwan
  • Philippines
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  • Economy
    EconomyShow More
    China Escalates Trade Dispute with Japan Over Chipmaking Material and Rare Earths

    A New Front in the Semiconductor WarsChina has launched an anti-dumping probe…

    January 8, 2026
    Thailand’s $7 Billion Airport High-Speed Rail Project Stalled by Politics

    A Vision of Connectivity Grinds to a HaltBangkok stands as a bustling…

    January 8, 2026
    South Korea’s Global Talent Paradox: Why Top Degrees Fail to Secure Jobs for International Graduates

    The Growing Disconnect Between Education and EmploymentEarning a degree from a prestigious…

    January 8, 2026
    Indonesia Escalates Palm Oil Seizure Campaign with Plans for 5 Million More Hectares

    Indonesia Escalates Land Seizure Campaign with 2026 TargetsPresident Prabowo Subianto announced on…

    January 8, 2026
    China Semiconductor Sector Reorganizes as Foundries Pursue Multibillion-Dollar Consolidation

    A Strategic Pivot for State ChampionsThe semiconductor industry in China is undergoing…

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    Japan Drops to Record Low in Global English Proficiency, EF 2025 Index Finds

    What the 2025 EF Index shows about JapanJapan has fallen to its…

    December 5, 2025
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The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for statistical purposes. The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for anonymous statistical purposes. Without a subpoena, voluntary compliance on the part of your Internet Service Provider, or additional records from a third party, information stored or retrieved for this purpose alone cannot usually be used to identify you.
Marketing
The technical storage or access is required to create user profiles to send advertising, or to track the user on a website or across several websites for similar marketing purposes.
Statistics

Marketing

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Cookies Consent Management
To provide the best experiences, we use technologies like cookies to store and/or access device information. Consenting to these technologies will allow us to process data such as browsing behavior or unique IDs on this site. Not consenting or withdrawing consent, may adversely affect certain features and functions.
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The technical storage or access is strictly necessary for the legitimate purpose of enabling the use of a specific service explicitly requested by the subscriber or user, or for the sole purpose of carrying out the transmission of a communication over an electronic communications network.
Preferences
The technical storage or access is necessary for the legitimate purpose of storing preferences that are not requested by the subscriber or user.
Statistics
The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for statistical purposes. The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for anonymous statistical purposes. Without a subpoena, voluntary compliance on the part of your Internet Service Provider, or additional records from a third party, information stored or retrieved for this purpose alone cannot usually be used to identify you.
Marketing
The technical storage or access is required to create user profiles to send advertising, or to track the user on a website or across several websites for similar marketing purposes.
Statistics

Marketing

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