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China's Lunar New Year travel rush kicks off ahead of an extra-long holiday
Reuters, Published on 02/02/2026
» GUANGZHOU, China - China's annual Spring Festival travel rush, a 40-day period commonly referred to as the world's largest annual human migration, kicked off on Monday ahead of an extended Lunar New Year holiday.
Atomic scientists set 'Doomsday Clock' closer to midnight than ever
Reuters, Published on 28/01/2026
» WASHINGTON — Atomic scientists set their "Doomsday Clock" on Tuesday closer than ever to midnight, citing aggressive behaviour by nuclear powers Russia, China and the United States, fraying nuclear arms control, conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East and artificial intelligence (AI) worries among factors driving risks for global disaster.
Vietnam auto manufacturer to set up $130m EV battery plant with China's BYD
Reuters, Published on 27/01/2026
» HANOI — Vietnam auto manufacturer Kim Long Motor said on Tuesday that it was partnering with China's BYD (Build Your Dreams) to develop a US$130 million plant to produce batteries for commercial electric vehicles (EVs) in central Vietnam.
Thai Finance Ministry maintains 2026 growth forecast at 2.0%
Reuters, Published on 27/01/2026
» Thailand's economy is expected to grow 2.0% this year, the Finance Ministry reported on Tuesday, maintaining its previous forecast.
Three shot dead in Australia, town in lockdown
Reuters, Published on 22/01/2026
» SYDNEY — Three people have been shot dead in an attack in the Australian state of New South Wales, police said on Thursday, with local media reporting the gunman remained at large and the shooting was a suspected incident of domestic violence.
Vietnam to sign deal to export 2.5 million tonnes of rice to Philippines
Reuters, Published on 14/01/2026
» HANOI — Vietnam expects to sign an agreement to export 2.5 million metric tonnes of rice to the Philippines this year, state media reported on Wednesday.
Indonesia's Prabowo affirms commitment to new capital city
Reuters, Published on 13/01/2026
» JAKARTA — Indonesia's Prabowo Subianto reiterated his commitment to a US$32 billion project to build the country's new capital city as he made his first overnight stay there as president, the government said.
Can the US put a price tag on Greenland?
Reuters, Published on 09/01/2026
» LONDON — Despite Denmark's repeated insistence that Greenland is not for sale, US President Donald Trump and his team are "talking about what a potential purchase would look like", according to a White House spokeswoman this week.
Taiwan vows to defend sovereignty after China's military drill
Reuters, Published on 01/01/2026
» TAIPEI — Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said on Thursday the island is determined to defend its sovereignty and boost its defence in the face of China's increasing expansion, after Beijing fired rockets towards the island as part of military drills.
Myanmar goes to the polls amid civil war and humanitarian crisis
Reuters, Published on 27/12/2025
» NAY PYI TAW - Myanmar heads to the polls on Sunday as it battles a civil war that has ravaged parts of the country as well as one of Asia's worst humanitarian crises.