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Malaysia’s Fiscal Deficit: A Balancing Act Between Growth and SustainabilityMalaysia’s fiscal health…
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Japanese Teens and the Painful Return to School: A Crisis UnfoldsFor millions…
South Korea’s Early Education Crisis: Why Preschool Entrance Exams Are Under FireIn…
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Starbucks Kyoto Matcha Latte Returns: A Celebration of Japanese Tradition and Global…
Japan and South Korea: Bright Spots in a Challenging Global Art MarketAs…
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Tomorrowland’s Historic Leap: Thailand to Host Asia’s First Edition in 2026In a…
Hanoi’s Bold Ban on Petrol Scooters: A City at a CrossroadsHanoi, Vietnam’s…
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Japan's Offshore Wind Ambitions Hit by Mitsubishi's WithdrawalJapan's ambitious plans to become…
China and Mongolia's Ambitious Plan to Halt the March of the DesertChina…
Japan’s Sea Urchin Crisis: A Delicacy Under ThreatJapan’s beloved sea urchin, known…
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China’s Biotech Industry Surges onto the Global StageChina’s biotechnology sector is undergoing…
The Deadly Cost of Cheap Spirits: A Survivor’s Story and a Regional…
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North Korea’s Surprising Rise as a Top Importer of Chinese WineIn a…
The Dawn of a New Trade Route: China and Iran’s Rail RevolutionIn…
Xi'an: The Historic Crossroads of CivilizationsXi'an, the capital of northwest China's Shaanxi…
China’s Belt and Road Initiative Accelerates in Central AsiaChina’s Belt and Road…
Palestine Pavilion at Osaka Expo 2025: When Global Diplomacy Meets Harsh RealitiesThe…
Indonesia’s Military Expansion: A New Era Under President PrabowoIndonesia, the world’s third-largest…
Jakarta’s Streets Erupt: The 2025 Anti-Government ProtestsIn August 2025, Indonesia’s capital, Jakarta,…
China’s Anti-Corruption Campaign Reaches Ethnic Minority OfficialsChina’s ongoing anti-corruption campaign, a hallmark…
Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra on Trial: A Nation at a CrossroadsThailand…
Thailand’s Lese Majeste Law: A Tool of Power and ControversyThailand’s lese majeste…
Succulents That Shine: The Breakthrough in Plant-Based LightingImagine a garden that glows…
Revolutionizing Plastic Recycling: Turning Waste into Petrol in a Single StepPlastic pollution…
Singapore's Sky Stuns with Rare Sun HaloOn August 25, 2025, Singaporeans looked…
Vietnam’s Space Museum: A New Frontier for Science, Culture, and InnovationVietnam has…
The Ancient Faces of Keeladi: A Scientific BreakthroughIn a modest laboratory at…
Japan's Youth and the Declining Desire for ChildrenJapan, once renowned for its…
Nationwide Protests Ignite After Police Vehicle Kills Delivery RiderIndonesia has been rocked…
China's New Social Insurance Ban: A Turning Point for Workers and BusinessesChina…
Japanese Town Proposes Two-Hour Daily Smartphone Limit for All ResidentsIn a move…
Cho Chung-il’s Vision: Blending Tradition and Modernity in Korea’s Largest Hanok ResortIn…
Sruong Pheavy’s Historic Victory at the LPBA Championship 2025–2026Cambodia’s leading carom billiards…
Mongolia’s Rising Star: I.Tselmuun Makes Chess History at the FIDE World Junior…
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A Historic Feat Forged in DisbeliefIn a stunning display of tenacity and…
Hamza Choudhury’s Home Debut: A New Era for Bangladesh FootballBangladesh’s national football…
China’s Chipmaker Cambricon Surges Amid Nvidia’s Export Ban: A New Era in…
The Rise of Vietnam’s Tech Industry: From Humble Beginnings to Global AmbitionsVietnam’s…
Hong Kong’s State Labs Restructured: A New Era for China’s Tech AmbitionsHong…
Baidu’s Baige 5.0: A Leap Forward for China’s AI and Semiconductor SectorsBaidu,…
Japan’s Next Mobility Revolution: JR East’s Flying Car Launch in 2028East Japan…
Labuan Bajo: Indonesia’s Rising Star for Sustainable Adventure and Authentic CharmOnce a…
Malaysia’s Rail Revolution: Express Rail to Johor Bahru Replaces High-Speed Rail to…
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Seoul’s Unprecedented Streak: Four Years as the World’s Favorite City for Young…
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