Malaysia wants to become Asia's Silicon Valley. This time, investors and founders say it's got a shot.
As Malaysia exits an era of political turmoil, its fifth prime minister in the last six years is pushing to transform the ...
Is South Asia's map about to change? India, China in tension after Arakan Army's occupation of Myanmar-Bangladesh border, can impact…
The political landscape has been impacted by the rebel group Arakan Army (AA), which has defeated the military junta and ...
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China’s Karst Region: Infographics
As they span significant areas of Asia ... The province in Southwest China contains almost 44 percent karst, causing water access problems to millions of people in the area. See the full-size Yunna, ...
Climate Change Is Fuelling Trump's Desire To Tap Into Canada's Water And Arctic Resources
Rising temperatures, a melting Arctic and increasing global water and resource scarcity are behind United States President ...
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South Korean president defies arrest in standoff with officials over martial law order
The episode has deeply shaken South Korea, which has a long history of military-authoritarian rule but has since transitioned into one of Asia’s ... and spiraling socio-political confusion.” ...
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Bank of Korea governor says resolving political turmoil key for economy
SEOUL, Jan 16 (Reuters) - South Korea's central bank governor said on Thursday that the most important factor determining the health of Asia's fourth-largest economy in the next few months was ...
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Bank of Korea chief says political turmoil barred it from cutting rates
SEOUL -- The recent political turmoil in South Korea stopped the country's central bank from cutting its key interest rate on Thursday, its chief said, with most board members worried that such a ...
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Political Dynamics of Ethnic Chinese in Southeast Asia: Participation and Policy
The political and economic landscape of Southeast Asia has long been shaped by the significant contributions of ethnic ...
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Can Taiwan’s third political force remake itself?
TAIPEI – The two men are both described to be candid, unconventional and political opportunists. But can outspoken politician Huang Kuo-chang extend the fate of Taiwan’s nascent third force ...
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Magnitude-6.9 quake hits southwest Japan, small tsunamis observed
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.9 struck southwestern Japan on Monday, with no immediate reports of injury or damage, and small tsunamis observed in part of ...
Southeast Asia foreign ministers seek breakthrough in Myanmar conflict and South China Sea dispute
Southeast Asian foreign ministers are gathering for their first meeting this year under the regional bloc’s new chair, ...
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South Korea, Japan foreign ministers to meet amid political turmoil in Seoul
as the key U.S. allies seek to underscore improved ties and shared security concerns amid the worst political crisis in decades in Seoul. The meeting between South Korea's Cho Tae-yul and Japan's ...