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Australian firm sues Twitter for $901k for not paying bills

Mon, 2023-07-03 14:18
July 03, 2023 2:18 PM

Facilitate Corp is seeking payments from Twitter for work done in four countries, including Singapore.

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China's deadly weather from heat to hailstorms take its toll

Mon, 2023-07-03 13:59
July 03, 2023 1:59 PM

Over the weekend, intense rain lashed parts of Yunnan province and swept cars down the streets.

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‘Giant cup noodles bucket’ from Sam’s Club in Shenzhen goes for as high as $373 online

Mon, 2023-07-03 12:25
July 03, 2023 12:25 PM

Each bucket, which has a height of 45cm, contains 24 regular-sized cup noodles with different flavours.

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Half a million Korean workers set for two-week nationwide strike against Yoon

Mon, 2023-07-03 10:35
July 03, 2023 10:35 AM

The nationwide protests come amid growing opposition to Mr Yoon’s proposed labour reform measures.

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Parents detained for allegedly murdering 5-day-old son in South Korea

Mon, 2023-07-03 08:05
July 03, 2023 8:05 AM

The couple allegedly strangled their son and abandoned his corpse at a nearby river in Geoje, South Gyeongsang province.

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Tourists trapped for thirty minutes in 110m-tall revolving tower in Melaka

Mon, 2023-07-03 08:00
July 03, 2023 8:00 AM

The 36 tourists were 60m above the ground when the gyro tower had a mechanical glitch.

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Clash of Anwar’s current and former Selangor chiefs could dent his grip on power

Mon, 2023-07-03 05:00
July 03, 2023 5:00 AM

Selangor, one of Malaysia's six states that will soon elect new state governments, is the most likely to see a change of guard.

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How activist shareholders make their demands heard in stuffy Japanese corporate boardrooms

Sun, 2023-07-02 22:10
July 02, 2023 10:10 PM

They are aiming for global norms in such areas as corporate governance and transparency, boardroom diversity or sustainability goals.

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Senior China diplomat says Italy still backs concept of Belt and Road

Sun, 2023-07-02 19:58
July 02, 2023 7:58 PM

Italy PM Giorgia Meloni has said Italy can have excellent relations with China, even without being part of the initiative. 

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Philippine tourism video used images from other countries: Ad agency

Sun, 2023-07-02 17:25
July 02, 2023 5:25 PM

The video was for the government’s $1.2 million “Love The Philippines” tourism campaign.

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China is buying natural gas like there’s still an energy crisis

Sun, 2023-07-02 14:38
July 02, 2023 2:38 PM

The nation is on track to be the world’s top importer of liquefied natural gas in 2023.

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Thousands rally across Australia in support of indigenous reform

Sun, 2023-07-02 14:21
July 02, 2023 2:21 PM

This is ahead of a referendum to give indigenous people a direct say in policies that impact them.

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China complains to France after Chinese tourists hurt in Marseille riots

Sun, 2023-07-02 13:50
July 02, 2023 1:50 PM

The bus was attacked by rioters on Thursday during violence which hit French cities in recent days.

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China names Pan as new central bank party chief, sets stage for governor change

Sun, 2023-07-02 12:35
July 02, 2023 12:35 PM

Pan is taking office at a time when President Xi is looking for ways to strengthen the economy.

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Weak ringgit takes toll on overseas Malaysian students, their parents

Sun, 2023-07-02 12:00
July 02, 2023 12:00 PM

Some parents are struggling to pay for their children's school fees as the Malaysian currency depreciates.

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Neglected elephant boards jumbo flight home to Thailand

Sun, 2023-07-02 11:25
July 02, 2023 11:25 AM

It flew out from Colombo airport on Sunday morning for a repatriation Thai officials said cost $946,000.

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Malaysia to probe corruption allegation at KLIA involving $5,200 ‘entry fee’ for China visitor

Sun, 2023-07-02 10:22
July 02, 2023 10:22 AM

A detained woman alleged that an official said she could be released by paying an RM18,000 entry fee.

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Toddler dies from injuries 3 years after abuse in S. Korean nursery; organs donated to 4 recipients

Sat, 2023-07-01 22:00
July 01, 2023 10:00 PM

“Please be born once again as our daughter," her parents say in a letter to her.

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Timor-Leste independence hero Xanana Gusmao returns to power

Sat, 2023-07-01 21:30
July 01, 2023 9:30 PM

It comes eight years after he resigned as prime minister.

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South Korea LGBT festival proceeds, bumped from prime spot by Christian group

Sat, 2023-07-01 19:45
July 01, 2023 7:45 PM

The Christian group CTS said it was not trying to thwart LGBT people.

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