Former Chinese President Jiang, who mended US ties, dies at 96
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EN.WIKIPEDIA.ORG BEIJING — Plucked from obscurity to head China’s ruling Communist Party after the Tiananmen crackdown in 1989, former Chinese President Jiang…
Japan to consider tapping FX account to boost defense spending – Kyodo
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TOKYO – Japan‘s government is considering tapping funds under an account set aside for foreign exchange intervention to pay for an expected increase in defense spending, Kyodo news agency reported on Tuesday. The…
Republicans cry weakness, others see sense in Biden’s China protest response
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REUTERS WASHINGTON – The administration of President Joe Biden has drawn Republican fire for its cautious response to nationwide protests in China against COVID-19 lockdowns, with some lawmakers accusing…
Chinese astronauts board space station in historic mission
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BEIJING – Three Chinese astronauts arrived on Wednesday at China’s space station for the first in-orbit crew rotation in Chinese space history, launching operation of the second inhabited outpost in low-Earth orbit after…
Kazakh McDonald’s shut outlets temporarily after halting supplies from Russia – sources
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STOCK PHOTO | Image by Pexels from Pixabay ALMATY – McDonald’s licensee in Kazakhstan was forced to temporarily close its restaurants this month after cutting ties with Russian companies and running…
Even as Singapore lifts gay sex ban, LGBT families feel little has changed
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SINGAPORE – Olivia Chiong and her wife feel like the Singapore government has made clear to them and their two children that they don’t belong in the city-state. So this…
IMF sees need for further tightening
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The International Monetary Fund expects the Philippine economy to expand by 6.5% this year, matching the lower end of the government’s 6.5-7.5%…
PHL likely to achieve growth targets
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FINANCE SECRETARY Benjamin E. Diokno speaks at the BusinessWorld Economic Forum at the Grand Hyatt Manila, Nov. 29. — PHILIPPINE STAR/ KRIZ…
Gov’t urged to focus on measures to boost agricultural production
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HOUSE SPEAKER Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez delivers a keynote speech during the BusinessWorld Economic Forum Forecast 2023 at the Grand Hyatt Manila…
New show celebrates Pinoy Christmas
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IT’s the time of the year when reunions are celebrated with friends and loved ones, and Alice Reyes Dance Philippines (ARDP) showcases…