South Korea says it will suspend the licenses of striking junior doctors starting next week
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s government said Thursday it will start suspending the licenses of striking junior doctors next week.
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As Myanmar’s army faces setbacks, it is stepping up attacks on civilians, a UN expert warns
BANGKOK, Thailand (AP) — Myanmar’s military government is escalating violence against civilians as it faces more setbacks on the battlefield from a range of pro-democracy and ethnic armed groups, a U.N.-backed independent expert on human rights warned Wednesday.
Passport-free travel in Singapore is here — but only for certain travelers
Singapore made global headlines last year when the government announced that biometric processing will replace travel document verifications at Changi Airport in the first half of 2024.
Vietnam's president resigns, raising questions over stability
The Vietnamese Communist Party has accepted the resignation of President Vo Van Thuong, the government said on Wednesday, in a sign of political turmoil that could hurt foreign investors' confidence in the country.
Gold prices have hit record highs. Here's why they could rally further
Gold prices still have room to rise after hitting all-time highs early this month, as several central banks continue to purchase bullion in record amounts.
Asia markets poised to rise as Federal Reserve maintains forecast for three rate cuts this year
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Australia, China foreign ministers to manage differences 'wisely'
SYDNEY -- Australia wants "a stable, productive and mature" relationship with China, Foreign Minister Penny Wong said Wednesday after a "frank" discussion in Canberra on trade, regional security and human rights with her Chinese counterpart.
Vietnam president resigns after just one year, government says
HANOI (Reuters) -- The Vietnamese Communist Party has accepted the resignation of President Vo Van Thuong, the government said on Wednesday, in a sign of political turmoil that could hurt foreign investors' confidence in the country.