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Japan’s parliament approved on Friday a revised Imperial House Law to address the issue of the shrinking royal family, while retaining the long-standing male-only succession…
‘Gateway to Asean’: South Korea bets on Vietnam hub for food expansion
South Korean food exporters are no longer treating Vietnam as just another market for kimchi, instant noodles and premium fruit.
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Hong Kong issues amber rainstorm warning, tells public to brace for possible floods
The Hong Kong Observatory has issued the amber rainstorm warning and urged residents to brace for widespread heavy rain and potential flooding under the influence…
Texas Democrats Ask for Investigation Into Ken Paxton After Our Reporting Found He May Have Violated Election Law
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Legal counsel for an independent panel investigating Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades will deliver its closing remarks at the final public inquiry session on…