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Singapore’s Temasek posts worst performance in 7 years, remains positive on China tech despite markets slump

SCMP Asian News - Tue, 2023-07-11 17:04
The drop in net portfolio value is its first since the 2019 financial year and came amid intensified global market volatility.
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Nepal retrieves bodies of six dead in helicopter crash, five Mexicans among them

Straits Times Asian News - Tue, 2023-07-11 17:00
July 11, 2023 5:00 PM

The cause of the crash near Likkhu, just north-east of the capital of Kathmandu, was not yet known.

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South Korea jails man for life in stalking, murder case

Straits Times Asian News - Tue, 2023-07-11 16:43
July 11, 2023 4:43 PM

Jeon Joo-hwan killed a former colleague in revenge after she reported him to police for stalking.

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Australians see benefits of strong China ties but want Chinese apps banned, survey finds

SCMP Asian News - Tue, 2023-07-11 16:30
A majority of survey respondents said they saw the advantages of bilateral relations, but most are also in favour of banning WeChat and TikTok, support more defence spending and see China as a security threat.
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Solomon Islands, China should publish details of policing deal, Australia says

Straits Times Asian News - Tue, 2023-07-11 16:22
July 11, 2023 4:22 PM

Australia had strong concern at prospect of China’s security presence in Solomon Islands in 2022.

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South Korea automaker Hyundai’s ‘walking vehicle’ obtains US patents in move towards 4-legged cars

Straits Times Asian News - Tue, 2023-07-11 16:20
July 11, 2023 4:20 PM

Elevate can transition between driving on flat surfaces with wheels and walking over terrains with robotic legs.

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Japan top court backs transgender woman in toilet case

Straits Times Asian News - Tue, 2023-07-11 16:13
July 11, 2023 4:13 PM

The ruling is the Japanese top court’s first on working conditions for LGBTQ individuals.

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Nathan Law: Police raid family home of exiled Hong Kong activist

BBC Asia News - Tue, 2023-07-11 16:01
Nathan Law's parents and brother have been taken for questioning after police raided their home.
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Indonesia’s Prabowo increases lead in latest pre-election survey

Straits Times Asian News - Tue, 2023-07-11 16:00
July 11, 2023 4:00 PM

The latest survey signals that Mr Prabowo is gaining ground ahead of the Feb 14 presidential race.

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Dismembered body of German real estate broker found in freezer in Thailand

SCMP Asian News - Tue, 2023-07-11 15:53
Thai police look for several suspects after the discovery of the remains of German national Hans-Peter Mack in a freezer of a house in Pattaya.
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Hong Kong plans widespread ban of Japanese sea products ahead of Fukushima water release

Straits Times Asian News - Tue, 2023-07-11 15:45
July 11, 2023 3:45 PM

Hong Kong is Japan’s second-largest market for agricultural and fisheries exports.

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Ben Roberts-Smith: Australia's top soldier appeals over war crimes defamation trial

BBC Asia News - Tue, 2023-07-11 15:20
An Australian judge had ruled articles reporting Ben Roberts-Smith murdered unarmed Afghans were true.
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South Korean zoo welcomes twin cubs from China-leased giant panda

Straits Times Asian News - Tue, 2023-07-11 15:18
July 11, 2023 3:18 PM

China has been sending its black and white ambassadors abroad as part of its panda diplomacy.

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Taiwan military drills to involve civilian airports, and practice to keep sea lanes open

Straits Times Asian News - Tue, 2023-07-11 15:12
July 11, 2023 3:12 PM

The “Han Kuang” exercises in late July would see the military practise defending Taoyuan airport.

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Helicopter with 6 on board including foreign tourists missing in Nepal

SCMP Asian News - Tue, 2023-07-11 15:02
The helicopter was returning to the capital Kathmandu on Tuesday morning after bringing five tourists on a sightseeing trip to the world’s highest peak.
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Crocodiles in Australia face cull threat after attack at popular swimming spot

Straits Times Asian News - Tue, 2023-07-11 15:02
July 11, 2023 3:02 PM

The crocodile population has grown from around 3,000 to more than 100,000 since the 1970s.

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Tata Group closes in on deal to become first Indian iPhone maker

Straits Times Asian News - Tue, 2023-07-11 14:35
July 11, 2023 2:35 PM

Move is likely to add momentum to Apple’s efforts to diversify its product base beyond China.

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Apple opens store on China’s WeChat platform

Straits Times Asian News - Tue, 2023-07-11 14:20
July 11, 2023 2:20 PM

This marks an expansion of the United States firm’s retail channels in the world’s second largest economy.

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Latest China mudslide kills 2 in persistent harsh weather

Straits Times Asian News - Tue, 2023-07-11 13:58
July 11, 2023 1:58 PM

More heavy rain is expected in the southern part of Gansu over the next few days.

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South Korea’s $1 trillion pension fund under new pressure by climate groups over coal

Straits Times Asian News - Tue, 2023-07-11 13:48
July 11, 2023 1:48 PM

The National Pension Service holds stakes in companies with coal-linked investments including Korea Electric Power.

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