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Villagers and environmental groups say deforestation and extractive industries made impacts of a tropical storm far worse on Sumatra Island.
Fossil-fuel vehicles made up 75% of Chinese auto exports since 2020, and annual shipments could top 6 million this year, amid huge overcapacity at home
Three auto suppliers have received "general licences" designed to ease demand pressure by allowing more exports under year-long permits for customers
Exports to the European Union grew an annual 14.8% last month, while shipments to Australia surged 35.8%...
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Thai-Cambodian Border Clashes Flare Again After Row Over Mines08 Dec 2025
Thai fighter jets bombed a Cambodian casino near the border used as a base for drones and heavy weapons to attack Thailand, plus another site, Bangkok says...
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China’s Desert Greening Projects Altering its Water Table: Study08 Dec 2025
Expanding forests in eastern China and restored grasslands in other areas have led to a movement of moisture that scientists are now seeking to comprehend...
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US Lawmakers Move to Block Trump Easing China Chip Curbs05 Dec 2025
The bill comes on the heels of a meeting between Nvidia chief Jensen Huang and Trump, where the two discussed China exports...
The US wants to boost its influence in a region dominated by Russia, and courted by China. It is keen to get access to Central Asia's energy and mineral resources....
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India Wins Sanctions Waiver For Iran Port, US Keen For Deal30 Oct 2025
The move, for the port of Chabahar, aims to boost Delhi's effort to enhance trade with Afghanistan and Central Asia. It follows remarks by President Trump this week that he wants to reach a trade deal with India...
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India’s Adani Bans Sanctioned Tankers From Berthing at its Ports11 Sep 2025
Adani has issued multiple orders to block sanctioned tankers at its 14 ports, after the US and EU ramped up threats in regard to imports of Russian oil...
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The West Needs a Better Attitude Toward Global South: EU Leader04 Sep 2025
Finnish president Alexander Stubb warns Washington and his EU colleagues that if they don't treat India and Global South nations better, “we will lose” the fight for global influence...
Huang praised Trump's approach to AI and said by reversing US curbs, the president showed he understands US firms are not the only providers of such technology...
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China Chip Designer Moore Threads Soars 500% in Shanghai IPO05 Dec 2025
Analysts stunned by prices paid for stock, given the company has lost five billion yuan over the past three years and has yet to make a profit...
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China Says It’ll Approve Rare Earth Licences For ‘Civilian Use’04 Dec 2025
This is the first such indication from Beijing that it is taking concrete measures to reach a key promised outcome from a meeting between US President Donald Trump and Xi Jinping in October...
The order led to a widespread outcry from users, critics, activists and political rivals who said the app could become a state surveillance tool in the world’s most populous nation...
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Apple to Resist Indian Order to Preload State-Run App on Phones02 Dec 2025
India's move has sparked widespread concerns on state surveillance, with critics, privacy advocates and political opponents saying the app is a way for the Modi government to get access to 730 million smartphones...
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EU To Reject India Demand For Carbon Tax Exemption — FT17 Nov 2025
Since much of Indian manufacturing is still dependant on coal-fired energy, its exporters will face a high new carbon tax of between 20%-35% in the EU...
The new restrictions affect exports to military suppliers and chipmakers, and come weeks ahead of a meeting between Presidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump...
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BOJ Rate Rise Likely This Month, Govt Accepts Move: Sources04 Dec 2025
Bank of Japan seen hiking its policy rate 0.25% this month. Nikkei hits 3-week high, as robot makers led gains on bets physical AI will fuel growth...
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China, HK Stocks Fall on Property Woes, Slow Services Growth03 Dec 2025
The Hang Seng fell 1.3% and China stocks were down; while the Nikkei and other Asian markets were buoyed by rises on Wall Street....
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