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China’s Chongqing first to roll out local anti-espionage rules
The ministry lauded Chongqing's speed in implementing its counter-espionage regulation, saying it…
Heat records topple across sweltering Asia
BANGKOK: Temperature records are being toppled across Asia, authorities said on Friday…
Flights cancelled, businesses shut in Hong Kong, Guangdong as Typhoon Saola nears
HONG KONG: Hundreds of flights were cancelled on Friday (Sep 1) in…
Global community steps up financial pressure on Myanmar’s military junta
The army-controlled central bank has also issued new 20,000 kyat banknotes, the…
Thai king commutes former PM Thaksin’s prison sentence to one year
BANGKOK: Thailand's king has commuted former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra's eight-year prison…
Pope arrives in Mongolia to back tiny Catholic presence on China’s doorstep
The voyage - Francis' second to the region in a year after…
Rapidly ageing South Korea prepares to open door for foreign maids
SEOUL: South Korea approved a Seoul city plan on Friday (Sep 1)…
Super Typhoon Saola sweeps towards southern China megacities
HONG KONG: Tens of millions of people across southern China hunkered down…
Thailand’s proposed visa waiver for Chinese, Indian tourists sparks economic revival hopes, over-tourism fears
According to Mr Pruangkarn, China is a source market for countries in…
