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These are sample stories on Asia which we track on a daily basis. The sources and links to the stories, which are available online, are acknowledged and listed. Where any of these stories require paid subscription to access, we've listed only the portion which the site allows.



Singapore’s GIC says still exploring China investment opportunities

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Singapore sovereign wealth fund GIC said it continues to scout for long-term investment opportunities in China, looking at a wide range of industries, adding that it maintains significant exposure to large markets such as China.

Taiwan, mainland China sea routes could see full reopening

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A full reopening of sea-travel routes between mainland China and Taiwan may soon be on the cards, in a development that could help the island’s economy recover after Beijing said it would restart trade in

US firms up Japan and South Korea security ties to counter China

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The US is doubling down on aligning with Japan and South Korea to counter China amid escalating tensions between Washington and Beijing following the balloon saga. Senior diplomats from the three countries met in Washington

Malaysia will not reintroduce goods and services tax

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Malaysia has no plans to reintroduce a goods and services tax (GST) or any other broad-based consumption tax, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said on 14 Feb. The government will instead look to reduce subsidies enjoyed

India aims to triple defense exports to USD5bn by 2024/25

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India wants to more than triple annual defense exports to USD5bn by 2024/25 from USD1.5bn currently as it looks to ramp up domestic manufacturing, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday while inaugurating the Aero