A woman in Thailand has been sentenced to death in the first of a string of…
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China’s vice premier vows to boost Hong Kong competitiveness, says stimulus push has ‘benefited’ the city
He Lifeng, China’s vice premier, during the Global Financial Leaders’ Investment Summit in Hong Kong, China,…
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What we know about North Korean troops in Ukraine
Getty Images Some observers now say we should not be too quick to dismiss North Korea’s…
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Sixth typhoon in a month makes landfall in Philippines
Weather worsens in Philippines as Super Typhoon Man-yi gets closer A potentially catastrophic super typhoon has…
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U.S. companies in the crosshairs if China retaliates to fight Trump
With President-elect Donald Trump’s trade and foreign policy team taking a hawkish stance toward China, U.S.…
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CNBC’s Inside India newsletter: India’s growing wealth divide
This report is from this week’s CNBC’s “Inside India” newsletter which brings you timely, insightful news…
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Sri Lankan leader seeks big majority in snap election
Reuters President Dissanayake is hoping for a clear majority for his alliance Votes are being counted…
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Japan is ramping up efforts to revive its once dominant chip industry
Japan is looking to revitalize its semiconductor industry. The Japanese government has unlocked billions of dollars…
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Dozens killed after car ploughs into crowd in China
Reuters Members of the public burning incense in tribute and placing flowers outside the stadium on…
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SIA shares fall 6% as profit nearly halves amid intensifying competition
An Airbus A350-941 from Singapore Airlines is preparing to take off on the runway at Barcelona-El…
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