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Elections in Indian-run Kashmir will be hard-fought
Multiphase legislative assembly elections in the Jammu and Kashmir union territory will begin this week
IndiaMaldives will rely heavily on Chinese economic support
The government signed a key agreement with China’s central bank late last week
MaldivesHong Kong’s security optics will deepen concerns
Authorities have made their first conviction under Article 23
Hong KongMore stimulus will be key to 5% GDP growth in China
Economic activity slowed steadily in August, raising concerns about meeting the 5% GDP growth target
ChinaParty meeting may augur policy progress in Seoul
Leaders of the ruling and main opposition parties found common ground in recent talks
South KoreaAustralia’s new bill may boost platform transparency
New bill could let Canberra fine social media platforms up to 5% of global revenue for failing to curb disinformation
AustraliaEconomy will be key focus for Thai premier
Recently appointed Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra outlined her government’s policy agenda yesterday
ThailandChina’s retirement age increase will face pushback
Beijing has decided to raise the country’s retirement age
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