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Jimmy Lai is a Hong Kong rags-to-riches media tycoon who became a fierce critic of Beijing
Misc Asia
At least 65 dead as Hong Kong firefighters battle burning towers for a second day
Misc Asia
Taiwan puts $40 billion toward building a defense dome and buying US weapons
Misc Asia
Trump says he will visit Beijing in April and host China’s Xi for a state visit later next year
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Trump scores golden gifts as United States and Seoul advance trade talks
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Malaysia’s PM Anwar calls for dialogue over coercion at East Asia summit
Business
Trump’s Asia tour set to spotlight trade challenges
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Cambodia opens a new $2 billion airport to serve Phnom Penh
Misc Asia
US charges Cambodian executive in massive crypto scam and seizes more than $14 billion in bitcoin
Misc Asia
Taiwan says anti-drone measures will be a top priority in defense against China

Misc Asia

Jimmy Lai is a Hong Kong rags-to-riches media tycoon who became a fierce critic of Beijing
Jimmy Lai is a Hong Kong rags-to-riches media tycoon who became a fierce critic of Beijing
His arrest and the closure of his Apple Daily newspaper, a tabloid-style publication that backed the democracy movement, dealt a blow to free speech...
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At least 65 dead as Hong Kong firefighters battle burning towers for a second day
At least 65 dead as Hong Kong firefighters battle burning towers for a second day
It was unclear how many people were missing or trapped. Hong Kong leader John Lee said contact had been lost with 279 people early...
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Taiwan puts $40 billion toward building a defense dome and buying US weapons
Taiwan puts $40 billion toward building a defense dome and buying US weapons
The budget will be allocated over eight years, from 2026 to 2033, and comes after Lai already pledged to raise defense spending to 5%...
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Trump says he will visit Beijing in April and host China’s Xi for a state visit later next year
Trump says he will visit Beijing in April and host China’s Xi for a state visit later next year
Trump made the announcement after he spoke with Xi by phone nearly a month after the two leaders met in person in South Korea,...
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Trump scores golden gifts as United States and Seoul advance trade talks
Trump scores golden gifts as United States and Seoul advance trade talks
GyeongJu, South Korea, October 29, 2025 — The United States and South Korea advanced trade talks on Wednesday, addressing details of $350 billion that...
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Malaysia’s PM Anwar calls for dialogue over coercion at East Asia summit
Malaysia’s PM Anwar calls for dialogue over coercion at East Asia summit
The East Asia summit is a regional forum between the Association of Southeast Asian Nations and its key regional partners — Australia, China, India,...
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Trump’s Asia tour set to spotlight trade challenges
Trump’s Asia tour set to spotlight trade challenges
President Donald Trump will visit Malaysia from Oct 26 to 27 for the Asean Summit.
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Cambodia opens a new $2 billion airport to serve Phnom Penh
Cambodia opens a new $2 billion airport to serve Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh, October 22, 2025 — Cambodia’s Prime Minister Hun Manet on Monday inaugurated a major new airport to serve the capital Phnom Penh...
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US charges Cambodian executive in massive crypto scam and seizes more than $14 billion in bitcoin
US charges Cambodian executive in massive crypto scam and seizes more than $14 billion in bitcoin
Last year, Americans lost at least $10 billion to Southeast Asia-based scams, a 66% increase from 2023, the Treasury Department said, calling Prince Holding...
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Taiwan says anti-drone measures will be a top priority in defense against China
Taiwan says anti-drone measures will be a top priority in defense against China
The report also summarizes military exercises to surround the island and the growing use of grey-zone tactics by China, which are assaults stopping short...
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