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Qualcomm launches AI R&D centre in Vietnam

U.S. chipmaker Qualcomm has launched an artificial intelligence research and development centre in Vietnam, the company said on Tuesday.

Qualcomm launches AI R&D centre in Vietnam
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Japan wholesale inflation slows, taking pressure off BOJ

Japan's annual wholesale inflation slowed in May on falling import costs for raw materials, data showed on Wednesday, taking some pressure off the central bank to

Japan wholesale inflation slows, taking pressure off BOJ
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Takeaways from New Jersey election: Trump looms large and signs of Democratic enthusiasm

New Jersey primary voters chose their nominees — and President Donald Trump notched a win in his endorsement belt — in one of two high-stakes governor's races being held this year

Takeaways from New Jersey election: Trump looms large and signs of Democratic enthusiasm
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Abu Dhabi expects more rapid growth for its financial centre

The rush of financial firms setting up in Abu Dhabi to tap the oil-rich emirate's wealth funds and Middle East markets will continue at pace, the official in charge of

Abu Dhabi expects more rapid growth for its financial centre
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Container ship ablaze off India’s coast

India’s coast guard is battling a huge fire on board the container ship Wan Hai 503, with four crew members missing. Explosions are being heard on board and there are fears the Singaporean-flagged vessel will sink.

Container ship ablaze off India’s coast
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Korean Americans criticise Donald Trump Jr. for 'reckless' social media post

An association of Korean Americans in Los Angeles has criticised Donald Trump Jr., the son of the U.S.

Korean Americans criticise Donald Trump Jr. for 'reckless' social media post
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Hong Kong to toughen national security checks for food, entertainment spots

Hong Kong will toughen screening of caterers and other food and entertainment businesses for potential violations of national security, which

Hong Kong to toughen national security checks for food, entertainment spots
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Price wars grip China as deflation deepens, $30 for a luxury Coach bag?

Chinese energy sector worker Mandy Li likes to treat herself to a luxury brand handbag once in a while.

Price wars grip China as deflation deepens, $30 for a luxury Coach bag?
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Fire near South Korea's Jogye temple contained, treasures spared, officials say

A fire broke out on Tuesday in a building housing some of South Korea's national treasures neighbouring the historic Buddhist Jogye temple in Seoul, but it was later extinguished and

Fire near South Korea's Jogye temple contained, treasures spared, officials say
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China's Xi urges respect, 'right track' in call with South Korean counterpart

Chinese President Xi Jinping told South Korean President Lee Jae-myung on Tuesday that the two countries should respect each other's core interests and major concerns, and ensure

China's Xi urges respect, 'right track' in call with South Korean counterpart
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Filipino forces and villagers struggle to live in China's shadow in disputed waters

Filipino forces and villagers have been struggling to live in Beijing's shadow in the disputed South China while fighting isolation on remote islands

Filipino forces and villagers struggle to live in China's shadow in disputed waters
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GOP lawmakers uneasy about package to codify DOGE cuts ahead of House vote this week

GOP lawmakers uneasy about package to codify DOGE cuts ahead of House vote this week

GOP lawmakers uneasy about package to codify DOGE cuts ahead of House vote this week
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Stocks climb, dollar dips with US-China trade talks eyed

Global stocks climbed on Monday while the dollar retreated as talks began in London between the United States and China, aimed at cooling a trade dispute

Stocks climb, dollar dips with US-China trade talks eyed
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Explosion at a US air base in southern Japan injures 4 Japanese soldiers

Japanese officials say an explosion at a storage site for unexploded ordnance at a U.S. military base on Japan’s southern island of Okinawa injured four Japanese soldiers

Explosion at a US air base in southern Japan injures 4 Japanese soldiers
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South Korea President Lee, Japan PM Ishiba agree to strengthen ties

South Korea's newly-elected President Lee Jae-myung and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba agreed during a telephone call to strengthen bilateral ties, a South Korean presidential

South Korea President Lee, Japan PM Ishiba agree to strengthen ties
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Hong Kong's leader says to maintain US dollar peg, despite geopolitical tensions

Hong Kong will maintain its currency peg to the U.S. dollar, the financial hub's leader said in an interview published on Monday, despite escalating geopolitical tensions and some calls to

Hong Kong's leader says to maintain US dollar peg, despite geopolitical tensions
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North Korea’s Kim Jong Un is beefing up his navy. Can he succeed?

North Korea’s newest 5,000-ton destroyer failed to launch, in an embarrassing accident witnessed in real time by the reclusive country’s leader, Kim Jong Un. But analysts caution the failure wouldn’t stop Kim’s ambition to modernize his naval force.

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un is beefing up his navy. Can he succeed?
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South Korea President Lee's election law violation hearing postponed indefinitely, court says

A Seoul court said on Monday it will indefinitely postpone a trial of President Lee Jae-myung on charges of violating election law in 2022. 

South Korea President Lee's election law violation hearing postponed indefinitely, court says
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China's factory-gate deflation worst in 22 months as economic headwinds mount

China's producer deflation deepened to its worst level in almost two years in May while consumer prices extended declines, as the economy grappled with trade tensions and a

China's factory-gate deflation worst in 22 months as economic headwinds mount
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Thailand and Cambodia say they will return to agreed border positions after fatal clash

Cambodia's Defence Ministry confirmed on Sunday that Thailand and Cambodia had agreed to return their troops to previous border

Thailand and Cambodia say they will return to agreed border positions after fatal clash
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New disputes emerge ahead of US-China trade talks in London

U.S.-China trade talks in London this week are expected to take up a series of disputes that have buffeted relations

New disputes emerge ahead of US-China trade talks in London
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Why this key chip technology is crucial to the AI race between the US and China

Why this key chip technology is crucial to the AI race between the US and China

Why this key chip technology is crucial to the AI race between the US and China
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UK and India discuss 'counter-terrorism' cooperation after Pakistan ceasefire

By Krishna N.

UK and India discuss 'counter-terrorism' cooperation after Pakistan ceasefire
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Yemen's al-Qaida branch leader threatens Trump, Musk and others

The leader of al-Qaida’s Yemen branch has threatened both U.S. President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk over the Israel-Hamas war in the Gaza Strip in his first video message since taking over the group last year

Yemen's al-Qaida branch leader threatens Trump, Musk and others