Johor booms, but uneven growth and housing costs loom over state polls
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Japan, South Korea stocks hit records as oil prices fall
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Why China still lacks an animal cruelty law despite growing public pressure
Advertisement analysis East Asia Why China still lacks an animal cruelty law despite growing public pressure Two high-profile pet cases have reignited...
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MSCI downgrades Indonesia’s information flow criterion on transparency concerns
Advertisement Asia MSCI downgrades Indonesia’s information flow criterion on transparency concerns The index provider said the downgrade reflected opacity in ownership data...
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Telegram loses bid to overturn India’s temporary blocking of the app
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Tokyo primary school fire injures about 10, reports say
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CNA’s Budget calculator, feature on Malaysia’s charcoal workers win at SOPA Awards
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Afghan forces struck militant hideouts in Pakistan, Taliban says
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Japan rice prices fall for first time in 3.5 years
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Experts urge Yangon to step up building inspections after unusual earthquake aftershocks
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