From property tycoon to life in jail: Who is Evergrande founder Hui Ka Yan
Hui, a former steel technician raised in a village in Henan, built his fortune on low-priced homes.
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Japan govt launches large-scale Gen AI pilot programme for civil servants
The system will help bureaucrats draft responses to parliamentary questions in the near future.
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Malaysian plane bound for Kuala Lumpur aborts take-off at Narita airport
The runway was closed for about two and a half hours.
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Australian prosecutors demand life in prison for mushroom killer
They say Erin Patterson should never be set free.
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Yang Guo Fu Group apologises over restaurant’s unauthorised use of Japanese celebrities’ names
The restaurant displayed congratulatory flower stands bearing the names of well-known figures.
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Potential kingmaker in New Zealand’s next government wants universal income, tax overhaul
Quilae Wong from the Opportunity party said the policy would also curb runaway house prices.
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Malaysia’s July exports jump 38% year on year, higher than forecast
July’s exports were expected to grow 34.3 per cent.
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Taiwan proposes boosting 2027 defence spending 18% to a record high
TAIPEI, Aug 20 - Taiwan's government on Thursday proposed an 18% rise in defence spending for next year, including for…
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The budget details come as Beijing has ramped up military and political pressure.
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China Evergrande founder sentenced to life in prison for ‘heinous crime’
The court ordered all of Hui Ka Yan's personal property confiscated.
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South Korea estimates North Korea has up to 120 nuclear warheads, far above Trump's figure
SEOUL, Aug 20 - South Korea estimates North Korea possesses between 80 and 120 nuclear warheads, its defence minister…
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South Korea estimates North Korea has up to 120 nuclear warheads, far above Trump’s figure
Seoul has traditionally avoided publicly disclosing detailed estimates of North Korea’s nuclear stockpile.
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China tests a new maritime presence east of Taiwan: Report
The activity is stoking concerns that Beijing is testing tactics relevant to a future quarantine or blockade.
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Malaysian Cabinet approves 17 measures to tighten security at KLIA, entry points
The recommendations were approved on Aug 19.
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Vietnam proposes ending death penalty for six offences
HANOI, Aug 20 - Vietnam's government has proposed abolishing the death penalty for six offences, including drug…
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Australia summons Israeli ambassador over Gaza aid worker death
SYDNEY, Aug 20 - Australia summoned Israel's ambassador on Thursday and expressed outrage at a decision by its military…
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Tamil Nadu’s new chief minister says it’s time for plain speaking and everyday Tamil is what’s needed
He eschews the formal literary style used by former leaders.
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China tax crackdown forces wealthy investors to assess their offshore trusts
In late July, Chinese authorities overhauled rules to impose a 20 per cent income tax on offshore trusts.
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Australia says relations with Israel ‘difficult’ after aid worker death
The worker was one of the World Central Kitchen staff killed by an Israeli air strike in April 2024.
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In China, rocket launches fuel tourism and space-age dreams
WENCHANG, China, Aug 20 - On a sweltering August night, thousands on China's Hainan island thronged the beaches around…
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Unearthing gold bargains in two small Malaysian towns
Two Negeri Sembilan towns have built a reputation for affordable gold jewellery, drawing shoppers near and far.
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South Korean container ship to test Arctic route to Europe amid Western concern
South Korea's move risks friction with Western allies, as the voyage requires Russian cooperation.
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UN's Guterres seriously concerned by US sanctions on ICC
Aug 19 - U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is seriously concerned by the U.S. decision to impose sanctions on…
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Trump says he plans to meet with North Korea's Kim this year
WASHINGTON, Aug 19 - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he plans to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong…
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North Korea leader’s sister ‘unaware’ of reported Kim-Trump communication
Kim Yo Jong nevertheless said her brother still had “good memories and feelings” about the US president.
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China’s Zhuque-3 rocket comes home for first time, closing in on SpaceX
China is closing the gap that has given SpaceX a near-monopoly in heavy-lift rocket launches.
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China considering summit with Seoul in November, South Korean foreign ministry says
SEOUL, Aug 19 - Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Wednesday that Beijing was \"actively considering\" a summit…
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North Korea's Kim Yo Jong denies Zelenskiy's claim on additional troops deployment
SEOUL, Aug 19 - North Korea's Kim Yo Jong, sister of leader Kim Jong Un, on Wednesday denied Ukrainian President…
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Australia secures court-enforceable child safety undertaking from Roblox
The regulator gave Roblox three months to roll out measures.
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Sri Lanka unearths golden Buddha statues in ancient capital
The rare find came during excavations of a rampart of the Abhayagiri temple complex in Anuradhapura.
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Japan drafts Kumamoto quake aid package, plans travel discounts
The Japanese government will compile the aid package by the end of August.
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Indonesia family finds 84-year-old woman alive days after earthquake
The paralysed woman was buried alive under collapsed bamboo walls.
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Malaysia raises concerns over US-backed Philippine military base
The Philippines plans to turn Balabac island into a forward operating base for its air force.
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South Korea’s Incheon Airport puts up fence after queue-jumping incidents
There were after repeated incidents, involving passengers believed to be Chinese traders, rushing past queues.
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After Philippine school shooting, debate shifts to social media and gun safety
A student who live-streamed a fatal school shooting was described as academically strong.
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Patient’s severed toe found in Seoul nursing hospital fridge, along with drinks and dips
The patient, a man in his 60s with an intellectual disability, had a toe detached after a fall.
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