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U.S.-China relations are ‘still deteriorating,’ says former U.S. ambassador
U.S.-China relations are getting worse and have not “reset” under President Joe Biden in the way that many had previously…
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Asia-Pacific stocks mixed; S&P 500 sails to record close on Wall Street
SINGAPORE — Shares in Asia-Pacific were mixed in Friday morning trade, following gains overnight on Wall Street that saw the…
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Singapore to start easing Covid restrictions as daily infections fall
A woman, wearing a face mask as a prevention against Covid-19 walks along the promenade at Marina Bay in Singapore…
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The U.S. will be a ‘formidable competitor’ to China in Covid vaccine diplomacy, professor says
Workers unload boxes containing the Sinopharm Covid-19 vaccine, donated by China, at the Damascus International Airport on April 24, 2021,…
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Asia stocks set for positive start to the week; China’s May trade data ahead
SINGAPORE — Shares in Asia-Pacific looked set for a positive start to kick off a new trading week. Futures pointed…
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Malaysia’s Covid lockdown puts ‘a lot of pressure’ on government finances, says minister
People wearing face masks walk in front of the Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Jan. 29, 2021. Xinhua…
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From poster child to laggard: Charts show Asia is far behind the West in vaccinations
A doctor walks past the banner announcing a Covid-19 vaccination drive in Hyderabad, India on May 28, 2021. Noah Seelam…
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Hong Kong’s economy is not out of the woods despite sharp rebound, says commerce secretary
Hong Kong’s economy has rebounded sharply after being hit by the Covid-19 pandemic — but it’s not out of the…
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Zero Covid? Taiwan outbreak shows that’s not a long-term solution, says professor
The latest Covid-19 outbreak in Taiwan is a lesson that a containment strategy aiming for zero local transmission may not…
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China races to rival the U.S. with its own GPS system — but one analyst says it won’t overtake the U.S. yet
China is set to become a major player in the “highly lucrative” satellite navigation market, as it seeks to compete…
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