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China blaming Japan for fighter jet incidents is ‘unacceptable’: Tokyo
The Straits Times
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June 13, 2025
Japan says recent Chinese military activities in the Pacific reveal its intent to improve operational capacity in remote areas.PHOTO: AFP TOKYO - Tokyo’s defence minister said on June 13 it was “unacceptable” for China to blame Japan for close...
Expanding pregnancy AI solutions access to Southeast Asia and more briefs
MobiHealthNews
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June 13, 2025
Indian startup brings pregnancy AI solutions to rural Vietnam, Laos Women's health startup Doto Health from India has entered into a strategic partnership to expand across Southeast Asia. It signed a memorandum of understanding with human...
Second China shock: Top economist on South-east Asia and the Chinese goods crisis
The Straits Times
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June 13, 2025
South-east Asia is reeling from a flood of Chinese-manufactured goods that threaten the region’s industry, from cars to even batik shirts. Some call this phenomenon the ‘Second China Shock.’ Synopsis: The Straits Times’ senior columnist Ravi...
Bybit Pay Bridges Web3 And Retail Payment In Southeast Asia
MENAFN
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June 13, 2025
(MENAFN- PR Newswire) DUBAI, UAE, June 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Bybit , the world's second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, is excited to announce another advancement in the Web3-powered payment race with the introduction of...
China sends two aircraft carriers to the Pacific, signaling growing naval ambitions
Natural News
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June 13, 2025
China sends two aircraft carriers to the Pacific, signaling growing naval ambitions On June 7, the Chinese Navy conducted exercises with its two active-duty aircraft carriers, the Liaoning and the Shandong, in the Pacific Ocean east of Iwo Jima,...
Japan’s Otter Cafés Might Be Fueled by Wildlife Trafficking
VICE
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June 13, 2025
Who wouldn’t want to cozy up to one of the cutest animals on Earth? In Japan, cafés are cashing in on that impulse—offering guests the chance to hand-feed otters, snap selfies, and soak in the adorable chaos for the cost of a matcha latte. But...
Japan sets 1% wage growth target to spur economy in new policy plan
The Mainichi
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Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba answers reporters' questions at the prime minister's office in Tokyo, Jan. 21, 2025. (Mainichi) TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The Japanese government on Friday approved a policy blueprint focused on wage hikes, setting a...
Japanese Prime Minister agrees in conversation with Trump to accelerate negotiations on trade agreement
BGNES
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June 13, 2025
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said he agreed with Donald Trump in a conversation to “speed up” negotiations on a trade agreement following the US president's global tariff offensive. The two leaders will meet face to face at the G7...
Japan PM Ishiba says to meet Trump on G7 fringes
Kyodo News+
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Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said Friday that he agreed with U.S. President Donald Trump to meet in Canada on the sidelines of the Group of Seven summit next week. Ahead of another round of ministerial-level tariff talks in Washington,...
Japan’s chief meteorologist calls rumors of a July earthquake a hoax and urges people not to worry
WTOP - District Columbia
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June 13, 2025
TOKYO (AP) — The head of Japan’s meteorological agency on Friday dismissed widespread rumors of a major earthquake in Japan… TOKYO (AP) — The head of Japan’s meteorological agency on Friday dismissed widespread rumors of a major earthquake in...
India considers temporary export curbs on rare earth elements, amid global supply crisis, especially for EV components
The Hindu Business Line
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June 13, 2025
India at present is staring at a situation where EV makers continue to run short of rare earth magnets following export curbs by its largest producer, China. | Photo Credit: UniqueMotionGraphics India may look at temporary curbs on export and even...
China’s Rare Earth Monopoly Exposed: India Fights Back with Indigenous Production& Global Alliances
The Dispatch
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June 13, 2025
India’s Electric Vehicle (EV) industry stands at a precarious crossroads, as China’s abrupt export curbs on rare earth magnets threaten to bring domestic production lines to a halt. This move, widely viewed as economic coercion, highlights...
China, Central Asian countries seek closer ties at second summit
CGTN
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Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend the second China-Central Asia Summit in Astana from June 16 to 18 at the invitation of Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, the Chinese Foreign Ministry announced on Friday. The upcoming summit would...
China denies double standards in fighting terrorism due to its close ties with Pakistan
The Economic Times
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June 13, 2025
China on Friday rejected any ambiguity or double standards on its part in combating terrorism due to close ties with Pakistan, saying that fighting the menace is the common responsibility of the international community. "Let me stress that China's...
China’s Influence Operations in Latin American Media
Dialogo Magazine
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June 13, 2025
China’s influence over Latin American media and its journalists is expanding. To promote its interests and shape public opinion, China employs various strategies to spread its narrative and suppress criticism. In April, Chinese publishing group...
China is highly concerned Israel's attacks on Iran; deeply worried about potential consequence: FM spokesperson
Global Times
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Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian In response to a media inquiry regarding Israel's launching attacks on multiple targets inside Iran early this morning, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Friday that Lin Jian...
Chinese and HK national security authorities launch joint operation
Taipei Times
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June 12, 2025
China’s national security authorities in Hong Kong and the territory’s police launched their first publicly known joint operation, raiding the homes of six people over allegations that they “colluded with foreign forces to endanger national...
India and China to resume direct flights as relations warm up
Daily Times
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June 13, 2025
India and China have agreed to speed up the restart of direct flights, which were suspended during rising tensions. This decision comes as both countries try to repair ties damaged during the 2020 border clashes in the Ladakh region. Restoring air...
China Reacts to Israel's Attack on Iran
Newsweek
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June 13, 2025
China said it is "deeply worried" by Israel's strikes on Iran and that it is willing to play a role in de-escalating the situation, which threatens to plunge the Middle East region into all-out war. Israel hit Iranian military and nuclear sites...
Japanese conductor Yamada debuts with prestigious Berlin Philharmonic
The Mainichi
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June 13, 2025
Japanese conductor Kazuki Yamada speaks to reporters after performing with the Berlin Philharmonic orchestra in Berlin, Germany on June 12, 2025. (Kyodo) BERLIN (Kyodo) -- Japanese conductor Kazuki Yamada made his debut on Thursday with the Berlin...