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Singapore’s Wong will strive for continuity
The new prime minister was sworn in yesterday, in line with a carefully planned handover of power
SingaporeThe consumer will lead a very modest recovery in Japan
Japan’s GDP contracted in January-March with consumption, investment and net trade all declining
JapanBeijing-Washington technology risks will rise
Technology giant Microsoft has reportedly asked certain workers to relocate from China
ChinaAfghan drug ban may be close to unravelling
The Taliban appear divided over whether to uphold the ban on the production, use and trafficking of drugs
AfghanistanPakistan privatisation drive will face pushback
The government has broadened its plan for privatisation of state-owned enterprises
PakistanChina will continue to test Taiwan
The island has reported a record number of Chinese military assets in its vicinity
ChinaHong Kong court case signals heightened legal risks
Internet giant YouTube has complied with a court order banning a politically sensitive song
Hong KongShoal controversy adds to Philippine-Chinese tensions
Beijing rejects suggestions by Manila that it is trying to build an artificial island at Sabina Shoal
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