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Oscar-nominated documentary focuses on sexual abuse in India
'To Kill A Tiger' chronicles father's quest to achieve justice for his teenage daughter
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Business trends
McDonald's, Starbucks, others hit by Indonesia, Malaysia boycotts
Muslims protest Western brands over perceived pro-Israel stance on Gaza
Technology
Tesla's supplier Panasonic weighs more investment in Kansas
Battery maker cautious in face of slackening EV demand
International relations
Australia upgrades relations with Vietnam to 'strategic partnership'
Hanoi's ties on par with those for U.S., China, India, South Korea, Japan and Russia
Politics
South Korea doctors' strike sets up political test for Yoon
As dispute intensifies, analysts say president's goal is electoral gains in April
U.S. elections 2024
Nikki Haley exit marks GOP shift to 'America First,' analysts say
Calls for global leadership fall flat as some U.S. lawmakers question Ukraine funding
Belt and Road
Chinese investment in Asia rose 37% in 2023, led by Indonesia
Report shows construction contracts also up 14%; Philippines, Pakistan among losers
Japan immigration
Japan races to court foreign talent as it doubles skilled worker cap
Better support and pay key to attracting up to 820,000 workers in 5 years
China debt crunch
China work report pledges to tackle local debt, without specifics
Annual document avoids contentious proposal to raise retirement age
China tech
JD.com shares surge 16% on $3bn buyback plan, Q4 revenue beat
Chinese e-commerce group vows to boost price competitiveness but stay 'disciplined'
Markets
Fed's Powell warns cutting rates too soon could backfire
Central bank chief's remarks in line with markets' dialed-down expectations
Politics
U.S. Senate bill targeting China's BGI, WuXi AppTec moves forward
'Protectionist' legislation 'takes advantage of anger towards China,' GOP senator says
Opinion
Australia needs a new strategy to guide its defense planning
By establishing priorities, Canberra can better prioritize use of resources
China up close
Analysis: Post-Tiananmen 'openness' fades from Chinese politics
Xi advocates for a 'high-standard opening-up' but his regime is backsliding
Transportation
Porsche EV battery blamed for ship fire in Mitsui O.S.K. lawsuit
$32m in damages sought for 2022 sinking of car carrier Felicity Ace
Cryptocurrencies
Bitcoin market cap approaches silver with latest rally
SEC approval of ETFs and safe-haven demand among factors spurring rise
Technology
Samsung SDI to start mass-producing solid-state batteries in 2027
South Korean manufacturer sends samples from pilot line to global automakers
Technology
U.S. nuclear fusion startup draws investment from Itochu, SoftBank
Blue Laser Fusion advances R&D with eye on commercial viability in 2030
U.S. elections 2024
Nikki Haley ends U.S. Republican presidential bid but doesn't endorse Trump
Trump wins endorsement of longtime Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell
Pharmaceuticals
Japan's Eisai to invest in U.S. Alzheimer's blood testing firm C2N
Expanded use of tests could boost drugmaker's lecanemab medication
China People's Congress
China central banker sees full toolbox as planners vow to hit GDP goal
Top economic officials hold rare joint news conference in attempt to shore up confidence
Business trends
Job cuts at Japanese companies jump, hinting at strategy shift
Voluntary retirement offers through February top annual total in 2023
South China Sea
Australia and ASEAN call for South China Sea restraint, Gaza ceasefire
Statement calls for 'rules-based' order in region as Beijing looks to increase presence
Opinion
Cleanup of China Evergrande collapse calls for coordination and clarity
HNA and GITIC bankruptcies underscore value of transparent resolution process
International relations
Amid cyberscam threats, ASEAN-Australia pledge to tackle human trafficking
Expert says Australia must do more to fight transnational crime in Southeast Asia