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Noru became a super typhoon in 6 hours. Scientists say powerful storms are becoming harder to forecast | CNN
CNN — Residents on the small resort island of Polillo are accustomed to severe weather – their island sits in…
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They were tortured under Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos Snr. Now they fear their stories are being erased | CNN
Hong Kong CNN — When Philippine President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jnr. met US President Joe Biden in New York last…
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Myanmar beauty queen facing junta threat leaves Thailand for Canada | CNN
Bangkok, Thailand CNN — A beauty queen from Myanmar who took refuge in Thailand after criticizing her home country’s ruling…
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Tourists are flocking back to Southeast Asia — but the robust recovery is showing signs of cracks
After more than two years of lockdowns and border controls, Southeast Asia is finally experiencing some semblance of the old…
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Sequoia says it is optimistic about Southeast Asia’s start-ups despite challenging market
Venture capital firm Sequoia is still “quite optimistic” about long-term prospects for start-ups, despite the recent market volatility. “This is…
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A glimmer of hope for food prices? Indonesia lifts palm oil export ban | CNN
London CNN Business — Indonesia will lift a ban on exports of palm oil starting next week, a move that…
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Shares of Shopee-owner Sea surge 14% after stronger-than-expected revenue
Singapore, Singapore – 2021: A large Shopee logo at the entrance to the e-commerce platform’s headquarters at Science Park. (Exact…
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Who is ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr and why are some Filipinos nervous about his family’s return? | CNN
CNN — Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. is the presumptive President of the Philippines after winning a landslide in elections on…
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Ferdinand Marcos Jr on cusp of winning landslide in Philippines elections | CNN
CNN — Ferdinand Marcos Jr, the son and namesake of the late dictator, is on the cusp of winning the…
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Polls close in pivotal Philippines election that could put Marcoses back in power | CNN
CNN — Polls closed on Monday in a pivotal election in the Philippines that could see the son of a…
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