Son of MH17 captain calls for justice following ruling that Russia is responsible for downing of plane

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Chinese freight vehicles depart for Vietnam on milestone journey

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Rush for Malaysian furniture as tariffs loom

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As China’s population ages, cultural taboo of hospice care slowly lifts

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Foreign investors ramp up Singapore logistics bets amid shifting global trade flows

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In South Korea, you can shop, dine and even see a doctor underground. But risks may lurk beneath

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Still journalists’ murder capital

To be fair, there has been progress. The absence of a single journalist killing in 2024 was a welcome milestone. But that progress must be constant and consistent, backed by a real, functioning justice system that does not look the other way nor buckle under pressure.
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Foreigner behind MRT station molestation caught 7 years later when he re-entered Singapore

The offence happened on Aug 22, 2018. The 34-year-old suspect, a construction worker at the time, did not know the 21-year-old victim.
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Cafes, restaurants and homestays capitalize on beauty of redeveloped Chinese village

In 2013, Henggang's local authorities launched reforms that gradually shut down livestock sheds and poultry enclosures, and restored the land to its original agricultural use. The transformation not only reclaimed the landscape, but also injected fresh green momentum into its development.
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When YouTube replaces TV, news and politics: what South Korea learned the hard way in 20 years

More than just entertainment, YouTube has become the dominant stage for news, activism, disinformation and cultural exports, reshaping South Korea’s digital life more profoundly than perhaps any other platform.
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‘We don’t care’: Weddings go on in Azad Kashmir near Pakistan-India LoC

Ordinary Kashmiris living on both sides of the disputed Muslim-majority region are often the first victims caught in the crossfire.
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Japan battles overtourism

For many Japanese, the most frustrating aspect of the tourist boom is overcrowding, but some complain about the lack of respect for Japanese cultural norms.
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Chinese ink artist’s minimalist brushwork creates realm of spirituality

Ink artist Li Xueming blends the minimalist style that marks classic Chinese painting — loose strokes that leave a vast emptiness in the composition and low-saturated colors—with a celebration of vitality.
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Singaporeans return the ruling party to power with 65.57 percent of the popular vote

Singaporeans have returned the PAP to power with 65.57 percent of the popular vote, a commanding swing from its 61.24 percent share in the last general election.
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Thrift stores can’t thrive in Singapore if treated as dumping grounds for fast fashion

Thrifting does not slow down the appetite for consumption, especially when it is seen only as an “in” thing to do. In fact, as it gains popularity for novelty or perceived coolness, many simply tack a visit to the thrift store on top of existing negative patterns of consumption.
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Painful cost of healthcare in Malaysia

Baby wipes at RM18.80. An ice bag at RM43.35. RM1.60 for a paper wrist band to indicate that the patient is a “fall risk”. These are examples of consumables and items charged by a private hospital in Selangor.
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