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The Sha Tin Magistrates' Courts. Photo: Google Maps

AT Finance, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Middle East

Indonesian woman, HK employer jailed for illegal employment

by Asia Times staff January 9, 2019February 18, 2020

The High Court in Hong Kong. Photo: Wikimedia Commons

China, Hong Kong

Man, 81, pleads guilty to manslaughter of bedridden wife

by Asia Times staff January 9, 2019February 18, 2020

Tokyo, Japan. Photo: Wikimedia Commons

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Filipinos warned over working illegally in Japan

by Asia Times staff January 9, 2019February 18, 2020

Tainan City Government Hall, Taiwan. Photo: Google Maps

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Imported cases of dengue fever hit southwest Taiwan

by Asia Times staff January 9, 2019February 18, 2020

Ousted former Thai prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra greets supporters as she arrives at the Supreme Court in Bangkok, Thailand, July 21, 2017. Photo: Reuters/Athit Perawongmetha

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Thailand’s exiled Shinawatras making waves abroad

by Shawn W. Crispin January 9, 2019February 18, 2020

Jack Ma Yun sings with a woman in his new music pub. Photo: YouTube, HHB

China, Taiwan, World

Jack Ma promotes health and happiness at new Hangzou pub

by Ben Kwok January 9, 2019February 18, 2020

Bandar Seri Begawan in Brunei. Photo: iStock

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Brunei group promotes the employment of people with autism

by Asia Times staff January 9, 2019February 18, 2020

رهف محمد القنون البالغة من العمر 18 عام تصافح ضابط هجرة تايلاندي بمطار بانكوك. صورة: مكتب الهجرة التايلاندي/AFP

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Saudi woman’s asylum bid challenges kingdom’s reach abroad

by Alison Tahmizian Meuse January 9, 2019February 18, 2020

Photo: iStock

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Foreign investors to gain wider access to Chinese market

by Asia Times staff January 9, 2019February 18, 2020

Photo: iStock

Beijing, China, World

China, US extend trade talks

by Asia Times staff January 9, 2019February 18, 2020

180305-N-BS159-0039 DA NANG, Vietnam (March 5, 2018) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) arrives in Da Nang, Vietnam for a scheduled port visit. The Carl Vinson Strike Group is in the Western Pacific as part of a regularly scheduled deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Devin M. Monroe/Released)

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US initiative would fail to contain China and put allies at risk

by Ken Moak January 9, 2019

A Chinese investor walks past a screen displaying stocks rising (red is up and green is down) across the board in Shanghai. Photo: AFP

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Asia market sputter spoils spirit

by Gary Kleiman January 9, 2019

Electronic media. Image: iStock

Pakistan, South Asia

Pakistan tightens the screws on electronic media

by Imad Zafar January 9, 2019January 9, 2019

Urban background solar panels, Shanghai, China. Photo: iStock

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Innovation is key to meeting climate change targets

by Jon Connars January 9, 2019January 9, 2019

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen (L) with his West Point-trained son Hun Manet, who many think is being groomed to take over from his father some time after the July 29 elections. Photo: AFP/Tang Chhin Sothy

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Hun Sen regime’s nefarious activities Down Under

by Sawathey Ek January 8, 2019January 9, 2019

Members of the upper caste Jaat community gather in Delhi to demand a greater quota in education and government jobs in New Delhi. Photo: Ramesh Sharma / India Today Group

India, South Asia

Govt offers quota benefits to poor upper-caste voters

by Shivam Vij January 8, 2019February 18, 2020

A photo from Hong Kong Police shows smoke rising from an oil tanker tilting to one side in the waters near Hong Kong. At least one person died during the blaze on January 8. Photo: AFP / HK Police handout

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Fears of environmental threat from burnt tanker off Hong Kong

by Asia Times staff and AFP January 8, 2019February 18, 2020

A Philippine lawmaker wants returning Filipino domestic workers to retrain as welders. Photo: iStock

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Lawmaker wants returning domestic workers to work as welders

by Asia Times staff January 8, 2019February 18, 2020

A leopard similar to the one that killed two people. Photo: iStock.

India, South Asia

Leopard captured after series of attacks in India

by Asia Times staff January 8, 2019February 18, 2020

المستشارة الألمانية أنجيلا ميركل والرئيس المصري عبد الفتاح السيسي في مؤتمر صحفي على هامش مؤتمر للشراكة مع أفريقيا أقيم في برلين في 30 أكتوبر/تشرين الأول 2018. صورة: John MACDOUGALL / AFP

Egypt, Germany, Middle East, World

الحكومة الألمانية تحقق في اختفاء اثنين من مواطنيها مزدوجي الجنسية في مصر

by Alison Tahmizian Meuse January 8, 2019January 31, 2019

There are only 40 to 50 wild tigers left in China. Photo: iStock

China, United Kingdom, World

Tiger breeders in China pushing to lift ban

by Asia Times staff January 8, 2019February 18, 2020

Indonesian soldiers shout slogans during a rehearsal for a ceremony to mark the 70th anniversary of the military in Cilegon, Banten province, October 2015. Photo: Reuters/Beawiharta

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Why Indonesia’s military and police can’t get along

by John McBeth January 8, 2019February 18, 2020

CBI Director Alok Verma (L) and his deputy Rakesh Asthana. Photo: Provided

France, India, South Asia, World

Supreme Court of India reinstates CBI chief, with caveats

by Saikat Datta January 8, 2019February 18, 2020

رئيس الوزراء الإسرائيلي بنيامين نتنياهوصورة: Reuters / Maxim Shemetov

Israel, Middle East

نتنياهو يطلب مواجهة الشهود في قضايا الفساد الموجهة ضده

by Alison Tahmizian Meuse January 8, 2019January 31, 2019

Abu Dhabi, UAE. Photo: iStock

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Emergency medical technicians needed in UAE

by Asia Times staff January 8, 2019February 18, 2020

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan and UAE Crown Prince Sheikh Muhamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan attend a welcome ceremony on Sunday. Photo: Twitter/@pid_gov

Beijing, China, Middle East, Pakistan, South Asia

UAE backs Pakistan with $6.2 billion in aid, doubt on IMF bailout

by Kunwar Khuldune Shahid January 8, 2019February 18, 2020

The Reserve Bank of India. Photo: AFP

India, South Asia

Indian Government eyes interim dividend from Reserve Bank

by Asia Times staff January 8, 2019February 18, 2020

A British naval officer looks up at the fluttering White ensign flag hoisted at the stern during the Commissioning Ceremony for the Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth at HM Naval Base in Portsmouth, southern England on December 7, 2017. Photo: AFP/Richard Pohle

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New ‘global Britain’ sets naval sights on Asia

by David Hutt January 8, 2019February 18, 2020

Chickens are prominent carriers of the H5N1 virus. Photo: iStock.

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Vietnam sees outbreak of H5N1 bird flu virus

by Asia Times staff January 8, 2019February 18, 2020

US President Donald Trump escorts Benjamin Netanyahu into the White House during a visit by the Israeli Prime Minister to Washington in February 2017. Photo: Reuters

France, Israel, Middle East, Russia, World

‘Deal of the century’ to benefit Israel despite delays

by Shaiel Ben-Ephraim January 8, 2019February 18, 2020