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India considers banning most rice exports as local prices surge

Straits Times Asian News - Thu, 2023-07-13 15:35
July 13, 2023 3:35 PM

India accounts for about 40% of the global rice trade and has sought to tighten trade of some varieties.

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Woman who fled Pakistan for India to marry PUBG buddy vows to soldier on: ‘I’d rather die than return’

SCMP Asian News - Thu, 2023-07-13 15:24
Sachin Meena and Seema Haider were arrested then bailed last week after the Pakistani national smuggled herself into India via Nepal in May.
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Cooperation between Asean and India must continue: Bloc’s foreign ministers

Straits Times Asian News - Thu, 2023-07-13 14:50
July 13, 2023 2:50 PM

Asean and India can strengthen regional connectivity and work to build innovative, well-connected communities, Singapore's Vivian Balakrishnan says.

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Pakistani-Indian lovers defy all to be together

Straits Times Asian News - Thu, 2023-07-13 14:38
July 13, 2023 2:38 PM

The pair say their passion trumped national rivalries or fear of religious backlash.

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Malaysia considering new law to impose civil penalties on those playing up ‘3R’ sentiments

Straits Times Asian News - Thu, 2023-07-13 14:18
July 13, 2023 2:18 PM

It is expected to be similar to Singapore’s Maintenance of Religious Harmony Act, but in the Malaysian context.

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Top diplomat says China, Asean pushing ahead with free trade area talks

Straits Times Asian News - Thu, 2023-07-13 14:01
July 13, 2023 2:01 PM

Mr Wang said China will continue to deepen the comprehensive strategic partnership with Asean.

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GST: India's online game tax could kill a booming industry

BBC Asia News - Thu, 2023-07-13 13:54
The industry says it has been blindsided by the government's "catastrophic" tax decision.
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World’s biggest climate fund makes its largest water investment

Straits Times Asian News - Thu, 2023-07-13 13:53
July 13, 2023 1:53 PM

The South Korea-based Green Climate Fund has contributed $312 million to a water reuse funding facility in South Africa.

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Taiwan’s #MeToo scandals push Tsai to revamp law before election

Straits Times Asian News - Thu, 2023-07-13 13:20
July 13, 2023 1:20 PM

A wave of high-profile #MeToo cases have ensnared at least ten people linked to her Democratic Progressive Party in recent months.

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Microsoft: China accused of hacking US government emails

BBC Asia News - Thu, 2023-07-13 13:01
The US Secretary of Commerce was among those impacted by the breach, according to reports.
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Watch: North Korean state TV shows latest missile launch

BBC Asia News - Thu, 2023-07-13 12:37
State media has broadcast a video of Wednesday’s intercontinental ballistic missile launch.
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Bali to impose $13 tourist e-tax from 2024 to preserve culture

Straits Times Asian News - Thu, 2023-07-13 11:43
July 13, 2023 11:43 AM

The fee will apply to foreign tourists entering Bali from abroad or from other parts of Indonesia.

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Thai Parliament votes for PM with reformist front runner Pita facing hurdles

Straits Times Asian News - Thu, 2023-07-13 11:34
July 13, 2023 11:34 AM

The Constitutional Court has accepted a case accusing him of trying to overthrow the monarchy.

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India takes another shot at moon landing as outer space race heats up

SCMP Asian News - Thu, 2023-07-13 11:18
India’s space agency is preparing to launch the Chandrayaan-3 that includes a lander designed to deploy a rover near the lunar south pole.
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Lack of parking spots in Johor Bahru affects businesses in the city

Straits Times Asian News - Thu, 2023-07-13 10:22
July 13, 2023 10:22 AM

Traffic congestion coupled with construction works has also driven visitors away, said a restaurant owner.

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Philippine raid on Chinese firm spotlights human trafficking issues in online gaming industry

SCMP Asian News - Thu, 2023-07-13 09:30
More than 2,700 people were rescued, and computer data and safety box vaults seized, in a police raid on Xinchuang Network Technology, Inc in late June.
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How Thai PM vote on Thursday may unfold as Move Forward’s Pita fights odds against old guard

Straits Times Asian News - Thu, 2023-07-13 08:53
July 13, 2023 8:53 AM

He needs 376 votes, including 65 from lawmakers not in his coalition, to become Thailand’s 30th prime minister.

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Bali to slap US$10 tax on foreign tourists to protect environment, culture

SCMP Asian News - Thu, 2023-07-13 08:30
The one-time fee will have to be paid electronically and will apply to visitors entering the island from abroad or from other parts of Indonesia.
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Hundreds evacuated in Delhi as water levels rise

BBC Asia News - Thu, 2023-07-13 08:25
The Yamuna river reportedly swells to a 45-year high as heavy rainfall batters north India.
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South Korea asks Japan to halt Fukushima water discharge if radiation levels exceed standard

Straits Times Asian News - Thu, 2023-07-13 08:23
July 13, 2023 8:23 AM

Japan pledged to share monitoring and halt discharge if radioactive levels exceeded safety standards.

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