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Trump to host Philippine president to discuss trade and security in Asia
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met his Japanese and Philippine counterparts in a meeting Thursday on the sidelines of ...
Climate change makes South Asia’s monsoon season more prone to floods, landslides and heavy rains
Each year from June to September, a series of heavy rains known as monsoons sweep through the Indian subcontinent, providing ...
Asia Gold: Demand sluggish in Asia as volatile prices weigh on sentiment
Demand for physical gold remained sluggish this week across major Asian markets as price volatility weighed on sentiment, ...
Huawei Seeks AI Chip Customers in Middle East, Southeast Asia
Huawei Technologies Co. is trying to export small quantities of AI chips to the Middle East and Southeast Asia, an effort to ...
Umbrellas Optional? East Asia’s Monsoon Rains Are No Longer a Sure Thing
Parts of South Korea and Japan have had short rainy seasons this year. Scientists say that climate change has helped make the ...
Asia’s budding dividend zeal needs more support to flourish
While U.S. and European companies have reduced their average dividend payouts over the past decade, Asian corporates have ...
Asia Trade Chiefs Travel 800 Hours to Secure Elusive US Deals
Trade negotiators from around the world have been racking up miles flying to Washington to strike a deal with President ...
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Extreme weather, safety lapses: Bali ferry tragedy spotlights maritime risks in Southeast Asia
The deadly Bali ferry sinking in early July has cast fresh light on regional maritime safety, as analysts warn that worsening ...