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Trump’s new tariff war, America’s waning status in Asia, and mixed reviews for BTS – Asian Media Report

The legal fiction behind America’s trade attack, Asia is the main victim of global energy crisis, Pakistan’s ‘indirect talks’ diplomacy, K-pop...

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China’s tech ambitions, Nepal’s political upheaval and the BTS comeback – Asian Media Report

Five-year-plan stresses AI, Xi-Trump summit still on track, K-pop sensation’s global comeback, landslide win in Nepal elections, security risks...

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Modi in Israel, Tokyo’s shift on arms, and Duterte at The Hague – Asian Media Report

India and Israel deepen ties, Japan edges towards lethal arms exports, Duterte faces crimes-against-humanity charges, Indonesia weighs its Gaza role,...

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Lai sentenced, Beijing doubles down on HK security – Asian Media Report

China’s ‘zero tolerance’ white paper to Takaichi’s all-powerful supermajority, opposite views on India-US trade deal, why BYD is beating...

13.02.2026 10

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An incomparable job, an honoured place as Founder

12.02.2026 10

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Historic trade deal rejects Trump’s chaotic protectionism – Asian Media Report

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Historic trade deal rejects Trump’s chaotic protectionism – Asian Media Report

30.01.2026 9

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Best of 2025 - US-China power shift: a G2 world – Asian Media Report

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Best of 2025 - Modi cancels ASEAN trip, avoids meeting Trump – Asian Media Report

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Best of 2025 - Why key leaders attended China’s military parade – Asian Media Report

06.01.2026 10

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Best of 2025 - Furious Modi rejects Trump’s phone calls – Asian Media Report

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Beijing makes domestic spending its top priority – Asian Media Report

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Hong Kong high-rise renovations a murky, greedy industry – Asian Media Report

05.12.2025 10

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US wants Seoul’s subs to counter China – Asian Media Report

21.11.2025 10

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US-China power shift: a G2 world – Asian Media Report

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Modi cancels ASEAN trip, avoids meeting Trump – Asian Media Report

24.10.2025 10

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Price rally fuels surge in Southeast Asia gold businesses – Asian Media Report

10.10.2025 6

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US a partner not an enemy, China says – Asian Media Report

26.09.2025 10

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Why key leaders attended China’s military parade – Asian Media Report

12.09.2025 10

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Furious Modi rejects Trump’s phone calls – Asian Media Report

29.08.2025 10

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Why Trump lashes India but holds back on China – Asian Media Report

15.08.2025 10

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Trump trashes India, boosts Pakistan over oil – Asian Media Report

01.08.2025 10

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Trump makes tariffs example of Korea, Japan – Asian Media Report

18.07.2025 9

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Trump tariff deals with Japan, India bogged down – Asian Media Report

04.07.2025 9

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Thai Government in turmoil over embarrassing call – Asian Media Report

20.06.2025 10

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India, Pakistan trade threats after Kashmir massacre – Asian Media Report

02.05.2025 9

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Asia battered by Trump’s harsh tariffs – Asian Media Report

05.04.2025 10

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Beijing gambles on plan to boost people’s spending – Asian Media Report

21.03.2025 10

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China, US a world apart on shaping the future – Asian Media Report

07.03.2025 10

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Koreas both fret over Trump-Putin power plays – Asian Media Report

21.02.2025 10

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Thailand pulls the plug on cross-border scams – Asian Media Report

07.02.2025 10

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Trump ‘angling for deal’ with Xi – Asian Media Report

24.01.2025 9

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US in bipartisan retreat from globalisation – Asian Media Report

10.01.2025 10

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