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Thu, October 29, 2020 | 21:51

China's economy accelerates as virus recovery gains strength

China's economy accelerates as virus recovery gains strength

China's shaky economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic is gaining strength as consumers return to shopping malls and auto dealerships while the United States and Europe endure painful contractions. The world's second-largest economy expanded by 4.9% over a year ago in the three months ending in September, official data showed Monday. Retail spending rebounded to above ...

2020-10-19 13:26

'We are all leaders today': Arrests don't stop Thai protests

'We are all leaders today': Arrests don't stop Thai protests

"They think arresting the leaders will stop us. It's no use. We are all leaders today," 24-year-old Pla said as she addressed thousands of protesters at Bangkok's Victory Monument on Sunday. Despite the arrest of many of Thailand's most high profile protest leaders over the past week, demonstrations have grown, with ever louder calls for the ousting of Prime Minister Prayuth ...

2020-10-19 10:39

Thai protesters carry on demonstrations despite warnings

Thai protesters carry on demonstrations despite warnings

Pro-democracy activists in Thailand launched their fifth straight days of protests on Sunday, scheduling demonstrations not just in the capital but also at several other locations around the country. The demonstrators received a new warning from police that they are violating the law. On Saturday, however, few people were arrested as peaceful rallies were held at several poin...

2020-10-18 21:11

Singapore's world-first face scan plan sparks privacy concerns

Singapore's world-first face scan plan sparks privacy concerns

Singapore will become the world's first country to use facial verification in its national ID scheme, but privacy advocates are alarmed by what they say is an intrusive system vulnerable to abuse. From next year, millions of people living in the city-state will be able to access government agencies, banking services and other amenities with a quick face scan.

2020-10-18 13:22

Japan's populist, pragmatic new PM Suga pushes Abe's vision

Japan's populist, pragmatic new PM Suga pushes Abe's vision

Japan's new prime minister, Yoshihide Suga, leaves Sunday on his first overseas foray since taking over from his former boss Shinzo Abe last month, heading to Vietnam and Indonesia. The choice to visit Southeast Asia underscores Japan's efforts to counter Chinese influence and build stronger economic and defense ties in the region, much in line with Abe's vision.

2020-10-18 11:31

South Korea voices 'deep regrets' over Suga's offering to Yasukuni war shrine

Tens of thousands of Thais defy crackdown on protests in Bangkok

Tens of thousands of Thais defy crackdown on protests in Bangkok

Tens of thousands of Thai pro-democracy protesters rallied across Bangkok Saturday, defying an emergency decree banning gatherings for a third consecutive day to demand the resignation of the prime minister and reform of the powerful monarchy. Police had used water cannon against peaceful demonstrators on Friday but protestors said they were not cowed by the escalation in tac...

2020-10-18 11:17

New Zealand's Ardern wins second term in election landslide

New Zealand's Ardern wins second term in election landslide

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern won a second term in office Saturday in an election landslide of historic proportions. With most votes counted, Ardern's liberal Labour Party was winning 49% of the vote compared to 27% for its main challenger, the conservative National Party.

2020-10-18 09:27

Japan to release Fukushima contaminated water into sea

Japan to release Fukushima contaminated water into sea

Japan's government has decided to release radioactive water from the destroyed Fukushima nuclear plant into the sea, with a formal announcement expected to be made within this month, Kyodo news agency and other media reported on Friday. Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings Inc has collected more than one million tonnes of contaminated water since the Fukushima Daiichi nuclea...

2020-10-16 13:46

Seoul highlights citizens' health in handling Fukushima water issue

'I had to do it': the student leader defying Thailand's royal taboo

'I had to do it': the student leader defying Thailand's royal taboo

Thai activist Rung jabbed at the establishment when she demanded reform of the all-powerful monarchy last month - a stand that saw her bundled into a car and arrested on Thursday.

2020-10-15 20:39

China's Xi promises changes to promote tech center Shenzhen

China's Xi promises changes to promote tech center Shenzhen

President Xi Jinping on Wednesday promised new steps to promote development of China's biggest tech center, Shenzhen, amid a feud with Washington that has disrupted access to U.S. technology and is fueling ambitions to create Chinese suppliers.

2020-10-14 20:33

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