China exports jump 7.6% in May as trade curbs loom
HONG KONG -- China's exports expanded for the second straight month in May, lending support to the world's No. 2 economy, which is plagued by a prolonged property crisis and soft domestic demand.
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Singapore's Keppel opens first luxury senior home in China
SINGAPORE -- Keppel has opened its first luxury home for older adults in Asia in the Chinese city of Nanjing as the Singaporean conglomerate eyes other potential locations in aging Asian countries.
Malaysian father disowns gambling-addicted, debt-ridden son after loan sharks hound family
A 67-year-old Malaysian man had to disown his son due to his gambling addiction and debt.
Friday Briefing: Narendra Modi’s India
Narendra Modi has just won re-election as India’s prime minister, though by a far narrower margin than expected. With his third consecutive term, the charismatic strongman has sealed his position as the country’s most significant leader in generations.
China needs to better protect victims of school bullying
In 2019, a 14-year-old boy was attacked by 15 students in a school washroom. He struck back with a knife and injured three. He had already been harassed earlier the same day.
Thailand emerges as next big market for Japan seafood
BANGKOK -- Japanese distributors of seafood are racing to make inroads into Thailand, which is turning into a key market now that China has banned seafood imports from Japan.
More U.S. 'clarity' on Taiwan policy needed, ex-commander says
WASHINGTON -- More U.S. military leaders, active and retired, are using the term "clarity" when talking about Washington's response to a Chinese attempt to unify Taiwan by force, in a departure from the long-held foreign policy of strategic ambiguity.