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Fireworks factory explodes in central Thailand causing multiple reported deaths
Jan 17, 2024

Fireworks factory explodes in central Thailand causing multiple reported deaths

The Thai government’s disaster relief agency says an explosion at a fireworks factory in central Thailand has killed at least 20 people...

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China's economy expanded 5.2% last year, hitting the government's target despite an uneven recovery
Jan 17, 2024

China's economy expanded 5.2% last year, hitting the government's target despite an uneven recovery

China’s economy for the October-December quarter grew at a quicker rate, allowing the Chinese government to hit its target of about 5% annual growth for 2023 even though trade data and the economic re...

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Korean Air plane bumps another aircraft as tractor slips at a Japanese airport but no injuries
Jan 16, 2024

Korean Air plane bumps another aircraft as tractor slips at a Japanese airport but no injuries

A Japanese fire department says a Korean Air plane carrying 289 people hit a parked Cathay Pacific aircraft while being pushed by a vehicle from a parking spot at northern Japan’s New Chitose Airport...

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Stock market today: Asian shares sink as jitters over Chinese markets prompt heavy selling
Jan 16, 2024

Stock market today: Asian shares sink as jitters over Chinese markets prompt heavy selling

Shares have fallen in Asia, with Hong Kong's benchmark down nearly 2%, as jitters over Chinese markets dim confidence across the region...

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Men who say they were abused by a Japanese boy band producer criticize the company's response
Jan 15, 2024

Men who say they were abused by a Japanese boy band producer criticize the company's response

Members of a group of men who say they were sexually abused as boys by a Japanese entertainment mogul are accusing the company behind the scandal of not being sincere in dealing with the victims and s...

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Horse racing in China's gaming hub of Macao to end in April, after over 40 years
Jan 15, 2024

Horse racing in China's gaming hub of Macao to end in April, after over 40 years

The government in China's gambling hub of Macao says there will be no more horse racing in the city, after over 40 years of history...

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Presidential hopeful Baswedan says Indonesia's democracy is declining and pledges change
Jan 15, 2024

Presidential hopeful Baswedan says Indonesia's democracy is declining and pledges change

A former Jakarta governor seeking Indonesia’s presidency said democracy is declining in the country and pledged to make changes to get it back on track...

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Stock market today: Asia stocks follow Wall Street higher, while China keeps its key rate unchanged
Jan 15, 2024

Stock market today: Asia stocks follow Wall Street higher, while China keeps its key rate unchanged

Asian markets have climbed after Wall Street drifted to a mixed finish as it closed out its 10th winning week of the last 11...

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Indonesia's president visits Vietnam's EV maker Vinfast and says conditions ready for a car plant
Jan 13, 2024

Indonesia's president visits Vietnam's EV maker Vinfast and says conditions ready for a car plant

Indonesian President Joko Widodo has visited Vietnamese automaker VinFast’s factory and said that he would create the necessary conditions for the multinational to be able to build a plant and invest ...

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