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Indonesia palm oil exports surge 35 percent as prices rise and biodiesel policy reshapes trade
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Indonesia palm oil exports surge 35 percent as prices rise and biodiesel policy reshapes trade
Exports surge as prices climb and volumes expandIndonesia booked strong growth in palm oil export earnings in 2025, lifted by...
https://asiadaily.org/news/8382/
about 8 hours ago
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Vietnamese Students Keep Winning the University of Toronto Pearson Scholarship
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Vietnamese Students Keep Winning the University of Toronto Pearson Scholarship
Vietnamese students keep winning one of Canada's toughest scholarshipsAgainst formidable odds, Vietnamese students continue to secure one of the most...
https://asiadaily.org/news/8379/
about 8 hours ago
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China Sentences 11 Ming Family Figures to Death in Myanmar Scam Crackdown
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China Sentences 11 Ming Family Figures to Death in Myanmar Scam Crackdown
Inside the verdict that targeted a Myanmar scam empireA court in eastern China has imposed some of the harshest penalties...
https://asiadaily.org/news/8376/
about 8 hours ago
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Octopus and PayPay bring HKD payments in Japan with zero fees for Hong Kong travelers
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Octopus and PayPay bring HKD payments in Japan with zero fees for Hong Kong travelers
HK travelers can now pay in Japan with Octopus through PayPayHong Kong residents visiting Japan can now use the Octopus...
https://asiadaily.org/news/8373/
about 8 hours ago
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Japan Launches Subsidy Program to Revitalize Vacant Homes Amid Aging Population
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Japan Launches Subsidy Program to Revitalize Vacant Homes Amid Aging Population
Why Japan is subsidizing renovations of soon to be empty homesJapan will launch a new model project next fiscal year...
https://asiadaily.org/news/8370/
about 8 hours ago
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China’s $3 Trillion Stock Rally Surges Ahead of Economic Data
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China’s $3 Trillion Stock Rally Surges Ahead of Economic Data
Why this rally arrived nowChina’s equity markets have roared back to life in 2025. The value of mainland and Hong...
https://asiadaily.org/news/8367/
about 8 hours ago
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Japan to Subsidize Renovations of Vacant Homes to Help Families and Aging Cities
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Japan to Subsidize Renovations of Vacant Homes to Help Families and Aging Cities
Why this plan matters nowJapan is preparing a new model project to keep homes from sitting empty just as a...
https://asiadaily.org/news/8364/
about 8 hours ago
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Japan 2025 Autumn Leaves Forecast Released
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Japan 2025 Autumn Leaves Forecast Released
Later peaks expected as warm autumn lingers across JapanJapan’s famed autumn foliage season is set to run later than usual...
https://asiadaily.org/news/8361/
about 8 hours ago
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Indonesia’s Military Produces Multivitamins for Free Meals Program
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#PublicHealth
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Indonesia’s Military Produces Multivitamins for Free Meals Program
A new push blending defense and public healthIndonesia has opened a new chapter in its social programs by tapping its...
https://asiadaily.org/news/8358/
about 8 hours ago
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Stop the Sirens: Jakartans push back against VIP convoys and political perks
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Stop the Sirens: Jakartans push back against VIP convoys and political perks
Why Jakarta is saying stop the sirensJakarta residents are pressing officials to end the routine clearing of roads for government...
https://asiadaily.org/news/8355/
about 8 hours ago
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South Korea Welcomes Chinese Group Tours With Visa Waiver as Retail and Hotels Gear Up
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South Korea Welcomes Chinese Group Tours With Visa Waiver as Retail and Hotels Gear Up
A test of tourism and ties as Chinese groups returnSouth Korea has opened its doors to Chinese group travelers under...
https://asiadaily.org/news/8352/
about 24 hours ago
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Inside Gujarats Little Tokyo: Japanese auto expats reshape Vithalapur and its hotels
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Inside Gujarats Little Tokyo: Japanese auto expats reshape Vithalapur and its hotels
Inside the Japanese hotel boom in rural GujaratIn Vithalapur, a dusty industrial settlement 75 km east of Gandhinagar, new hotels...
https://asiadaily.org/news/8349/
about 24 hours ago
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Thailand moves to turn losing lottery tickets into retirement savings, alongside a new retirement lottery
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Thailand moves to turn losing lottery tickets into retirement savings, alongside a new retirement lottery
A savings twist for a weekly habitThailand is preparing to let lottery players turn losses into future savings. The government...
https://asiadaily.org/news/8346/
about 24 hours ago
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Vietnam considers allowing foreign students to work part time
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Vietnam considers allowing foreign students to work part time
A cap of 20 hours and a bid to attract talentVietnam is considering allowing foreign students to take paid work...
https://asiadaily.org/news/8343/
1 day ago
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China’s Offshore EV Investments Shift Focus to Asia Amid Slowdown
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#ChinaTech
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China’s Offshore EV Investments Shift Focus to Asia Amid Slowdown
A strategy reset for China's EV pushChina's race to build an electric vehicle footprint across the world is entering a...
https://asiadaily.org/news/8340/
1 day ago
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ImpacFat launches cultivated fish fat in Japan, linking Singapore science with Tokyo innovation
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ImpacFat launches cultivated fish fat in Japan, linking Singapore science with Tokyo innovation
A milestone for cultivated seafood in TokyoSingapore startup ImpacFat has begun operations in Japan after a launch on Oct 1,...
https://asiadaily.org/news/8337/
1 day ago
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Cold Stone returns to Tokyo in vending machine form at Meidaimae Station
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#VendingMachine
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Cold Stone returns to Tokyo in vending machine form at Meidaimae Station
A vending machine revives a favorite in TokyoCold Stone Creamery is no longer scooping behind counters in Tokyo, yet the...
https://asiadaily.org/news/8334/
1 day ago
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Backlash in China over new K visa as youth joblessness stays high and US raises H-1B hurdles
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#ChinaTech
#GlobalTalent
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Backlash in China over new K visa as youth joblessness stays high and US raises H-1B hurdles
A visa built to attract talent, met with online outrageChina has launched a new K visa aimed at young professionals...
https://asiadaily.org/news/8331/
1 day ago
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Vietnam Plans Massive Workforce for High-Speed Rail Expansion
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Vietnam Plans Massive Workforce for High-Speed Rail Expansion
Why Vietnam is racing to build a rail talent pipelineVietnam is moving quickly to build a large, highly skilled rail...
https://asiadaily.org/news/8328/
1 day ago
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Japanese Investor Works as Janitor for Health Despite Wealth
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#PersonalFinance
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Japanese Investor Works as Janitor for Health Despite Wealth
Inside the quiet routine of a wealthy janitorKoichi Matsubara, 56, lives in Tokyo and keeps a job that many people...
https://asiadaily.org/news/8325/
1 day ago
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Japan tightens rules for foreign driver license conversions
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#RoadSafety
#ExpatLife
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Japan tightens rules for foreign driver license conversions
Why Japan is raising the bar on license conversionsJapan has introduced a tougher process for converting foreign driver licenses to...
https://asiadaily.org/news/8320/
1 day ago
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Japanese Millionaire Works as Janitor for Health
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#Wellness
#ActiveAging
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Japanese Millionaire Works as Janitor for Health
A quiet fortune behind a broom in TokyoA 56-year-old Tokyo resident, Koichi Matsubara, spends three mornings a week mopping floors,...
https://asiadaily.org/news/8319/
1 day ago
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Korea Autumn Foliage 2025 Guide: Peak Dates, Best Spots and Smart Planning
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#FallFoliage
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Korea Autumn Foliage 2025 Guide: Peak Dates, Best Spots and Smart Planning
Why Korea in Autumn Captivates TravelersAutumn in Korea invites slow walks, crisp air and views that seem painted in layers...
https://asiadaily.org/news/8313/
3 days ago
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Inside China’s plug and play AI boom: convenience, cost hurdles, and a race to standardize
#ChinaTech
#AI
#DigitalEconomy
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Inside China’s plug and play AI boom: convenience, cost hurdles, and a race to standardize
Why plug and play AI is taking off in ChinaA new wave of plug and play AI is moving through...
https://asiadaily.org/news/8309/
3 days ago
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Pangyo Techno Valley at a Crossroads in South Korea’s Global Tech Push
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#KoreaTech
#DigitalEconomy
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Pangyo Techno Valley at a Crossroads in South Korea’s Global Tech Push
A tech magnet just beyond SeoulA short subway ride south of Seoul sits an expanse that helped define South Korea's...
https://asiadaily.org/news/8240/
3 days ago
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Alibaba Unveils Open Source Qwen3 Omni Multimodal AI Model
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#OpenSource
#ChinaTech
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Alibaba Unveils Open Source Qwen3 Omni Multimodal AI Model
A new open source contender in multimodal AIAlibaba has introduced Qwen3 Omni, a broad multimodal model that can read text,...
https://asiadaily.org/news/8232/
3 days ago
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Fake Taiwan Licenses Used by Chinese Tourists in Japan
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#FakeIDs
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Fake Taiwan Licenses Used by Chinese Tourists in Japan
Tokyo arrests put focus on fake driver licenses in JapanTwo recent arrests in Tokyo have cast a sharp light on...
https://asiadaily.org/news/8253/
3 days ago
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South Korea passes 250,000 international students as Study Korea 300K gains pace
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#StudyAbroad
#InternationalStudents
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South Korea passes 250,000 international students as Study Korea 300K gains pace
A new milestone for Korean campusesSouth Korea has crossed a long anticipated threshold in global education. Education Ministry data show...
https://asiadaily.org/news/8299/
4 days ago
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Hong Kong Considers Fridge Door Sensors to Monitor Elderly Living Alone
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#ElderCare
#AgeingInPlace
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Hong Kong Considers Fridge Door Sensors to Monitor Elderly Living Alone
Why a simple fridge door ping could save a lifeAfter a string of tragic discoveries involving older residents who died...
https://asiadaily.org/news/8296/
4 days ago
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Green Hydrogen Proving Ground in Japan’s Yamanashi Prefecture
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#HydrogenJapan
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Green Hydrogen Proving Ground in Japan’s Yamanashi Prefecture
Why Yamanashi is becoming Japan's hydrogen laboratoryAt the foot of Mt. Fuji, Yamanashi Prefecture has turned into a live testing...
https://asiadaily.org/news/8293/
4 days ago
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Hong Kong to lift non local student cap to 50 percent, housing and integration in focus
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#HigherEd
#InternationalStudents
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Hong Kong to lift non local student cap to 50 percent, housing and integration in focus
Why the quota is rising nowChief Executive John Lee Ka chiu’s latest policy plan will raise the ceiling on non...
https://asiadaily.org/news/8290/
4 days ago
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China drafts ethnic unity law to expand ideological control at home and abroad
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#HumanRights
#ChinaLaw
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China drafts ethnic unity law to expand ideological control at home and abroad
A sweeping new law to engineer unityChina has unveiled a draft Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress that would...
https://asiadaily.org/news/8287/
4 days ago
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Maruhachi Tonkatsu Boss Eyes Careful Comeback After Outlet Closures
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#SmallBusiness
#FoodBiz
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Maruhachi Tonkatsu Boss Eyes Careful Comeback After Outlet Closures
From Kopitiam Experiment to Five-Stall MainstayWhen a $9.80 pork katsu don appeared at a Punggol coffee shop in late 2020,...
https://asiadaily.org/news/8284/
4 days ago
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US judge upholds Pentagon listing of DJI as Chinese military company
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#Drones
#USChina
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US judge upholds Pentagon listing of DJI as Chinese military company
Why a US court let the Pentagon keep DJI on its military company listDJI, the world leader in consumer and...
https://asiadaily.org/news/8281/
4 days ago
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Central Park opens as Bangkok’s newest urban landmark
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#RealEstate
#UrbanDesign
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Central Park opens as Bangkok’s newest urban landmark
A new centerpiece for Bangkok's CBDBangkok has a new focal point in its central business district. Central Park, the retail...
https://asiadaily.org/news/8278/
4 days ago
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Why Singapore Turned Away Exiled Hong Kong Activist Nathan Law
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#Singapore
#Democracy
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Why Singapore Turned Away Exiled Hong Kong Activist Nathan Law
A Sudden Turn at Changi AirportNathan Law, one of the most widely recognized figures in Hong Kong’s pro-democracy movement, said...
https://asiadaily.org/news/8275/
4 days ago
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Inside Tech World: Taiwan chip power takes center stage at Osaka Expo
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#TaiwanTech
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Inside Tech World: Taiwan chip power takes center stage at Osaka Expo
A striking tech showcase outside the Grand RingWith the Osaka Expo entering its final stretch, one of the most talked...
https://asiadaily.org/news/8272/
4 days ago
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One Million Gather as Seoul International Fireworks Festival Lights the Han River
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#HanRiver
#Kpop
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One Million Gather as Seoul International Fireworks Festival Lights the Han River
A night of color, music and meticulous crowd controlThe Seoul International Fireworks Festival returned to Yeouido on Saturday night with...
https://asiadaily.org/news/8267/
5 days ago
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Japan Widens Nankai Trough Megaquake Risk to 60 to 90 Percent, Stresses Readiness
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Japan Widens Nankai Trough Megaquake Risk to 60 to 90 Percent, Stresses Readiness
New risk range, same urgencyJapan has widened its estimate of the chance that a magnitude 8 to 9 earthquake will...
https://asiadaily.org/news/8266/
5 days ago
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Chinese Cities and Liveability Rankings: Method, Perception, and Reality
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#Urbanism
#Livability
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Chinese Cities and Liveability Rankings: Method, Perception, and Reality
Inside the rankings puzzleGlobal lists of liveable cities often feature familiar names such as Vienna, Copenhagen, Melbourne and Zurich. Mainland...
https://asiadaily.org/news/8263/
5 days ago
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Inland China is rising Wuhan Chongqing and Xining power a new map of growth
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#InlandChina
#SmartCities
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Inland China is rising Wuhan Chongqing and Xining power a new map of growth
A turning point for the hinterlandInland China is moving into the spotlight. Large metropolitan areas far from the coast are...
https://asiadaily.org/news/8260/
5 days ago
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Inside South Korea Hangover Cure Boom: From Hovenia to Human Trials
#SouthKorea
#Wellness
#Biotech
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Inside South Korea Hangover Cure Boom: From Hovenia to Human Trials
Why the market grows while drinking slowsSouth Korea has turned the morning after into a business. Store shelves in Seoul...
https://asiadaily.org/news/8257/
5 days ago
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Confucius Institutes in Africa, Language, Soft Power, and Local Agency
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#SoftPower
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Confucius Institutes in Africa, Language, Soft Power, and Local Agency
From language classrooms to power and partnershipsMiradie Tchekpo recently turned a classroom dream into a paycheck. The Beninese graduate studied...
https://asiadaily.org/news/8254/
5 days ago
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Rising Prices, Stretched Kitchens: Why Japanese Households Rank Inflation as Top Concern
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#Inflation
#CostOfLiving
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Rising Prices, Stretched Kitchens: Why Japanese Households Rank Inflation as Top Concern
Households put cost of living firstInflation is back as a kitchen table issue across Japan. A new Cabinet Office survey...
https://asiadaily.org/news/8248/
5 days ago
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Japanese Travelers Are Rediscovering Hong Kong, From Nostalgia to Kawaii Culture
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#JapanTravel
#Kawaii
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Japanese Travelers Are Rediscovering Hong Kong, From Nostalgia to Kawaii Culture
A brisk rebound amid headwindsJapanese visitors are returning to Hong Kong in larger numbers in 2025, offering a lift to...
https://asiadaily.org/news/8247/
5 days ago
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Shelter at home or evacuate? A guide for residents of reinforced concrete apartments in Japan
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#EarthquakePreparedness
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Shelter at home or evacuate? A guide for residents of reinforced concrete apartments in Japan
Who should use evacuation shelters and when home sheltering makes senseResidents of reinforced concrete apartments in Japan often hear that...
https://asiadaily.org/news/8244/
5 days ago
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Hong Kong readies for Golden Week crowds: 8.8 million border trips, 23 minute harbour fireworks, and citywide transport boost
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#HongKongTravel
#PublicTransport
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Hong Kong readies for Golden Week crowds: 8.8 million border trips, 23 minute harbour fireworks, and citywide transport boost
A holiday week set to test Hong Kong travel networkHong Kong is preparing for one of its busiest Golden Weeks...
https://asiadaily.org/news/8241/
5 days ago
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Shanghai Surpasses Hong Kong and Tokyo as Top Destination for Young Koreans
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#ChinaTravel
#KoreaTravel
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Shanghai Surpasses Hong Kong and Tokyo as Top Destination for Young Koreans
The new weekend habit sweeping South KoreaShanghai has vaulted ahead of Tokyo and Hong Kong as the city young South...
https://asiadaily.org/news/8237/
6 days ago
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How Asian Dirty Money Keeps Finding a Home in UK Property
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#London
#Malaysia
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How Asian Dirty Money Keeps Finding a Home in UK Property
London under renewed scrutiny as Asian probes trace funds to prime addressesFor years, property in London has attracted fortunes from...
https://asiadaily.org/news/8234/
6 days ago
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German Companies Select Japan as Asia Manufacturing Hub
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#Manufacturing
#SupplyChain
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German Companies Select Japan as Asia Manufacturing Hub
A strategic pivot to Japan amid global uncertaintyGerman manufacturers are recasting Japan from a sales destination to a production base...
https://asiadaily.org/news/8229/
6 days ago
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