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Nato member Romania said on Friday that a drone injured two people in a southeastern city during an overnight Russian attack on neighbouring Ukraine, the…
Current Affairs
Japan’s hefty visa fees, new digital entry system move closer to implementation
Japan’s parliament on Friday passed an immigration control law revision to raise the maximum fee for residence status applications by foreigners and introduce an online…
‘Transitory euphoria’: South Korea’s strong economic outlook masks key hurdles
South Korea’s economy faces uncertainties from rising inflation, a weakening won and uneven performance across sectors, even as it grows stronger than expected this year,…
Netanyahu directs Israeli forces to expand Gaza control to 70%
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday he had directed Israel’s military to take more of Gaza, initially by seizing 70 per cent of…
Hong Kong well placed to help Central Asia grow yuan trade, leading banker says
Hong Kong has the “most complete renminbi financial ecosystem” and is well placed to serve as a hub for Central Asian countries seeking to expand…
Premium plan: China’s EV makers pin hopes on high-end models to buttress margins
Chinese electric vehicle (EV) makers are speeding up their pivot to the premium segment, where they hope to secure higher profit margins and dodge the…