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North Korean border provocations risk escalation
The South Korean government has condemned Pyongyang’s sending of rubbish balloons across the border
North KoreaChina’s trade to improve modestly in 2024 amid tension
China’s exports improved in May, led by stronger trade with ASEAN and helped by strong exports of cars and ships
ChinaSouth Korean doctors’ strike may widen
An indefinite walkout by doctors at major hospitals has been announced
South KoreaAlliance politics will be to the fore in India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will begin his third term with a reduced parliamentary majority and the opposition buoyant
IndiaChinese trade diversion will shape Asian commerce
The US government’s tariff hikes on Chinese goods have impacted trade dynamics in Asia-Pacific and beyond
ChinaJokowi move hints at anxiety over Nusantara scheme
The president says he aims to start working at the planned new capital, under construction on Borneo, next month
IndonesiaSeoul's EV battery plans entail tough multilateralism
Three of the top six electric vehicle (EV) battery makers are South Korean, and Seoul wants to consolidate this lead
South KoreaJapan’s ruling party will continue to struggle
The prime minister has confirmed he will not call a snap election
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