Asia-Pacific
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Okinawa Governor Eyes U.S. Visit in March
Naha, Okinawa Pref.—Okinawa Governor Denny Tamaki is planning to visit the United States as soon as ...
January 21, 2023
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Japanese Singer Yoko Minamino Appointed Goodwill Ambassador to Cambodia
Singer and actress Yoko Minamino has been appointed as a goodwill ambassador to Cambodia to help com...
January 19, 2023
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Indonesia’s New Law Sparks Fear within Transgender Community
JAKARTA (Reuters) — Transgender Indonesian woman Chika Ananda Putrie wakes every morning in her decr...
January 19, 2023
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South Korea: Samsung Raises Its Profile in Robotics with Stake in Biped-builder Rainbow
Samsung Electronics recently purchased a sizeable stake in Rainbow Robotics, a local humanoid roboti...
January 19, 2023
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China’s Population Decline Casts Shadow on Global Economy
BEIJING — China, a country that has achieved economic development driven by the world’s largest labo...
January 18, 2023
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Released from Prison, Filmmaker Seeks More Support for Myanmar People
Japanese filmmaker Toru Kubota, who was imprisoned in Myanmar for about 3½ months, has called for in...
January 18, 2023
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China Issuing Visas for Some Japan Biz Travelers Despite Halt
BEIJING (Jiji Press) — The Chinese government is issuing visas to some Japanese visitors, including ...
January 17, 2023
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Xi Administration Desperate to Halt Corporate Exodus
GUANGZHOU, China — The administration of Chinese President Xi Jinping has grown increasingly wary of...
January 17, 2023
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China: A Mountain of Nature Images Finally Goes on Display
An ambitious photographer set out to record the flora and fauna of the Himalayas, Yang Feiyue report...
January 16, 2023
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Japanese, U.S. Companies Rushing to Pull Production Out of China
Companies from Japan, the United States and other nations are accelerating their moves to shift prod...
January 16, 2023
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Vietnam: Thang Long Citadel Offers Night Tours for Foreign Visitors
Hanoi’s ancient Thang Long Imperial Citadel has launched a night tour for foreign tourists. The tou...
January 16, 2023
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Taiwan VP Lai Elected New Leader of Ruling Party
TAIPEI ― Taiwan’s Vice President William Lai has been elected to lead the ruling Democratic Progress...
January 16, 2023
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Bangladesh Counting on Delayed N-plant to Meet Needs
ROOPPUR, Bangladesh (Thomson Reuters Foundation) — Bangladeshi engineering student Noyon Ali, 22, se...
January 16, 2023
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At Least 40 Killed in Nepal Air Crash
KATHMANDU (Reuters) - At least 40 people were killed on Sunday when an aircraft of domestic carrier ...
January 15, 2023
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Philippines: Durian Expected to Narrow the Trade Gap with China
It may well be one of the most tangible results of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s state visit to C...
January 14, 2023
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