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A U.S. Air Force B-1B bomber flies over Osan Air Base in Pyeongtaek

US bombers fly over S Korea in show of force after nuclear test

By James Pearson and Ju-min Park SEOUL (Reuters) - Two U.S. B-1 bombers flew over South Korea on Tuesday in a show of force and solidarity with its ally after North Korea's nuclear test last week, while a U.S. envoy called for a swift and strong response to Pyongyang from the United Nations. Speaking in the South Korean capital on ...
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The logo of Boeing (BA) is seen in Los Angeles, California, United States, April 22, 2016. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson/File Photo

Boeing says China to buy planes worth $1 trillion over next 20 years

BEIJING (Reuters) - Chinese airlines are likely to purchase 6,810 planes worth $1.025 trillion in the next 20 years as they expand fleets to cater to robust growth in domestic and overseas tourism, Boeing Co forecast on Tuesday. The latest ...
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China’s Postal Savings Bank launches $8.1 billion IPO: IFR

HONG KONG (Reuters) - State-owned Postal Savings Bank of China (PSBC) on Tuesday launched its up to $8.1 billion initial public offering in Hong Kong, with the vast majority of the deal covered by cornerstone investors, IFR reported. The lender, ...
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In Indonesia, global chocolatiers dwarfed as local players dictate taste

By Glenys Kirana and Eveline Danubrata JAKARTA (Reuters) - Multinational chocolatiers have spent almost 20 years trying to crack Indonesia's booming confectionery market, only to build a share that pales in comparison with other emerging economies as long-established local producers ...
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Men look out of a the window of a train that travels across Friendship Bridge from North Korea to China's Dandong, Liaoning province, September 12, 2016.  REUTERS/Thomas Peter

From bricks to smuggled wigs: China’s border trade with North Korea

By Sue-Lin Wong DANDONG, China (Reuters) - China's main border post with reclusive North Korea was packed with trucks carrying everything from bricks to exhaust pipes on Monday, as it re-opened for business for the first time since Pyongyang angered ...
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Chinese Premier Li Keqiang and Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc attend a signing ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing

China says should maintain South China Sea peace with Vietnam

BEIJING (Reuters) - China and Vietnam should work together to maintain peace and stability in the South China Sea and manage and control disputes, Chinese ...
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In this photo released by China's Xinhua News Agency, a Russian naval ship arrives in port in Zhanjiang in southern China's Guangdong Province, Monday, Sept. 12, 2016

China and Russia launch naval war games in South China Sea

(From AP) The Chinese and Russian navies launched eight days of war games in the South China Sea on Monday, in a sign of growing ...
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A man in a balaclava gestures in front of burning debris following a protest against the recent killings in Kashmir, in Srinagar

Kashmir to impose curfew, use drones for vigil ahead of Eid festival

SRINAGAR, India (Reuters) - Indian-controlled Kashmir will impose a curfew during the Eid festival starting from Tuesday and will use drones and choppers for air ...
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Kabul close to inking peace deal with Hekmatyar, says President Ghani

(From agencies) Afghanistan is close to signing a peace agreement with Gulbuddin Hekmatyar, President Ashraf Ghani said Monday, in a landmark accord that could pave ...
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Philippines Foreign Affairs Secretary Perfecto Yasay speaks during a news conference at the Department of Foreign Affairs in Pasay city Metro Manila

Philippines guarantees US deal intact as Duterte’s salvos test ties

By Enrico Dela Cruz and Manuel Mogato MANILA (Reuters) - The Philippines moved to shore up relations with the United States on Tuesday with guarantees ...
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Japan's PM Abe and Defense Minister Inada review the honour guard before a meeting with Japan Self-Defense Force's senior members at the Defense Ministry in Tokyo

Abe tells SDF to be vigilant after N Korea’s nuclear test

(From Kyodo) Prime Minister Shinzo Abe instructed the Self-Defense Forces’ top brass Monday to fully implement his administration’s security legislation and give their all to ...
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(From Korea Times) Vogue Korea opened a month-long exhibition "Mode & Moments: 100 Years of Korean Fashion," Wednesday, at Culture Station Seoul 284 as a centenary celebration of Korean fashion history. "We have recently held exhibitions for foreign designers such ... Read More
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Chinese lad Qi Mi gave it a new meaning when he sang a legendary Tamil song sung by SP Balasubrahmanyam, “Kalyana maalai kondadum penne” from the 1989 hit movie “Puthu Puthu Arthangal (new, new meanings).” Singing a Tamil song has ... Read More
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Today, Deepa Malik became the first Indian woman to win a Paralympics medal! Deepa bagged silver in the women's shot-put F-53 event with a throw of 4.61m at the Paralympics in Rio de Janeiro. Her throw of 4.61m was the ... Read More
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(From Travel Daily Asia) A huge new complex has opened on the banks of the Yangtze River in Chongqing, which is set to become a major draw for tourists. The 120,000 square meter Landmark Riverside Park development features multiple attractions, ... Read More
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(From The Straits Times) Restaurant chains from Hong Kong and South Korea have been popping up here in quick succession over the past few years. Now, a slew of chains from China are joining the fray. Over the past 10 ... Read More
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(From Asahi Shimbun) “Pokemon Go” accidents could soon be on the decline with the launch of Nintendo Inc.’s new Pokemon Go Plus, a wearable device that allows users to keep their eyes fixed on the real world. Cashing in on ... Read More