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China doubles down on protectionism at third plenum
The Communist Party has released a long-term blueprint for economic development following its third plenary session
ChinaNew Zealand care inquiry findings show Maori abused
A royal commission has concluded that 200,000 people have suffered abuse in state and church-run care homes since 1950
New ZealandIndonesia visa scheme will likely have mixed impact
The country has officially launched a ‘Golden Visa’ programme
IndonesiaFurther interest rate cuts are likely in China
The one-year medium-term lending rate was cut by 20 basis points (bp) today, days after the seven-day rate was cut
ChinaSeoul-Beijing ties will stabilise
A meeting between South Korea and China has coincided with one between North Korea and Belarus
South KoreaCanberra's efforts to reduce vaping face challenges
New federal regulations designed to discourage vaping, which came into force this month, will be weakened in October
AustraliaJakarta will be key focus in upcoming Indonesian polls
As local elections draw closer, preparations are intensifying for the race to become Jakarta governor
IndonesiaBudget row highlights complex state dynamics in India
Key opposition figures are protesting what they see as discrimination against opposition-ruled states in the budget
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