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More Japanese rate rises likely despite demand fears
Japan raised interest rates from 0.0-0.1% to 0.25% and the yen gained more than 1% against the dollar
JapanChina’s downturn raises the urgency of stimulus needs
The official manufacturing PMI fell to a five-month low and services activity did not grow in July
ChinaUS funds for Philippines send clear signal to China
Washington has committed to sizeable financing to bolster Manila’s military capabilities
PhilippinesTaipei-Beijing ties will remain tense despite talks
The two sides have reached an agreement resolving a dispute over the deaths of two Chinese fishermen
TaiwanIndia budget reflects pressures of alliance politics
The government last week presented a new budget for the current fiscal year
IndiaBangladesh government has far to go to ease tensions
The government has declared today a day of national mourning for people killed in the recent protest-related unrest
BangladeshIntelligence leak may dent South Korean security
Authorities have issued an arrest warrant for an official accused of leaking classified intelligence
South KoreaChina domestic stimulus and exports to spur 5% growth
Annual GDP growth slowed to 4.7% in April-June on weaker retail sales and property market activity, but exports improved
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