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Global warming led to above-average temperatures in China, say experts

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Trump’s second act and Indonesia’s economic outlook in 2025

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One last look at Asia’s 2024 winners and losers

Diverse, mixed democratic trajectories for a diversity of democracies in Asia characterised 2024.
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Why young people are hiding gifts for strangers in China’s cities

From Sichuan to Shandong, a growing group of young Chinese are transforming their cities into playgrounds by leaving goodies such as handicrafts, milk tea packets and blind boxes around.
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Is it finally time for a female ASEAN chief?

In ASEAN’s half-century history, every secretary-general has been male. It is time for the bloc to walk the talk and prioritise gender equality at leadership levels.
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Beyond cats and dogs: The overlooked wildlife of Dhaka

Dhaka's wildlife may not roar, chirp, or rustle as loudly as its traffic but it is there, enduring, and adapting every day.
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More countries courting middle-class Indian travellers who are seeking new experiences

hile Chinese tourists may still be the leader in global tourism spending, India is seen as the fastest-growing market for outbound tourism, expected to grow at 11 percent annually for the next decade.
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False domestic violence claims mobilise India’s men’s rights movement

Men's rights activists claim that men in India are oppressed by marriage laws and women who file false reports against them. They identify the judicial system and organised feminist groups as the primary culprits.
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WWF report highlights discovery of new species in Greater Mekong region

region The discovery of 234 new species highlight the region’s rich biodiversity but also underscore the urgency of protecting habitats and addressing wildlife trade to prevent further species loss.
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2024 buzzwords in China reflect evolving dynamism

The top 10 new buzzwords of 2024 offer a snapshot of the evolving lifestyles and priorities of China's younger generation.
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