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Japanese Ruling Coalition Loses Upper House Majority
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's ruling coalition lost its majority in the Upper House elections on Sunday, securing only 47 of the needed 50 seats; this follows a previous loss in the Lower House in October; public dissatisfaction with rising prices and immigration fueled the rise of the ra...
Japanese Ruling Coalition Loses Upper House Majority
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's ruling coalition lost its majority in the Upper House elections on Sunday, securing only 47 of the needed 50 seats; this follows a previous loss in the Lower House in October; public dissatisfaction with rising prices and immigration fueled the rise of the ra...
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44% Bias Score
Stonepeak Invests $1.3 Billion in Asia-Focused Data Center Operator
Singapore-based data center operator Princeton Digital Group (PDG) secured $1.3 billion in funding from Stonepeak Infrastructure Partners, bringing its total 2024 funding to $2.5 billion, to fuel expansion across Asia, driven by surging demand for AI and cloud infrastructure.
Stonepeak Invests $1.3 Billion in Asia-Focused Data Center Operator
Singapore-based data center operator Princeton Digital Group (PDG) secured $1.3 billion in funding from Stonepeak Infrastructure Partners, bringing its total 2024 funding to $2.5 billion, to fuel expansion across Asia, driven by surging demand for AI and cloud infrastructure.
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44% Bias Score
Asian Nations Diversify Trade Amidst US Tariff Hikes
Facing new US tariffs ranging from 20% to 40%, Asian nations like Vietnam, Japan, and Indonesia are diversifying trade, with China shifting exports to Southeast Asia and the EU forging closer ties with Indonesia to alleviate trade barriers.
Asian Nations Diversify Trade Amidst US Tariff Hikes
Facing new US tariffs ranging from 20% to 40%, Asian nations like Vietnam, Japan, and Indonesia are diversifying trade, with China shifting exports to Southeast Asia and the EU forging closer ties with Indonesia to alleviate trade barriers.
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Canada Shifts Trade Focus to Asia, Reducing US Dependence
Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand is visiting Japan and Malaysia to advance a new trade diversification strategy focused on Asia, aiming to reduce reliance on the US market and expand into high-growth economies.
Canada Shifts Trade Focus to Asia, Reducing US Dependence
Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand is visiting Japan and Malaysia to advance a new trade diversification strategy focused on Asia, aiming to reduce reliance on the US market and expand into high-growth economies.
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32% Bias Score
Canada's First LNG Export Shipment Set to Depart
The GasLog Glasgow tanker will depart from Kitimat, British Columbia on Monday with the first LNG shipment from Canada's $18-billion LNG Canada export terminal, a project seven years in the making, marking a key step in diversifying Canada's energy exports to Asia.
Canada's First LNG Export Shipment Set to Depart
The GasLog Glasgow tanker will depart from Kitimat, British Columbia on Monday with the first LNG shipment from Canada's $18-billion LNG Canada export terminal, a project seven years in the making, marking a key step in diversifying Canada's energy exports to Asia.
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20% Bias Score
Hong Kong to Partially Recognize Overseas Same-Sex Partnerships
Hong Kong proposed a registration system for same-sex couples married or in civil partnerships overseas, granting them limited rights such as medical decision-making and handling after-death affairs, following a 2023 court ruling and ongoing social debates.
Hong Kong to Partially Recognize Overseas Same-Sex Partnerships
Hong Kong proposed a registration system for same-sex couples married or in civil partnerships overseas, granting them limited rights such as medical decision-making and handling after-death affairs, following a 2023 court ruling and ongoing social debates.
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44% Bias Score
Declining Trade Among China, Japan, and South Korea Underscores Need for Trilateral FTA
Intensifying geopolitical rivalry has decreased trade among China, Japan, and South Korea by 13.5 percent from 2021 to 2024, impacting regional cooperation, while the potential benefits of a trilateral free trade agreement highlight its necessity for regional stability and supply chain security.
Declining Trade Among China, Japan, and South Korea Underscores Need for Trilateral FTA
Intensifying geopolitical rivalry has decreased trade among China, Japan, and South Korea by 13.5 percent from 2021 to 2024, impacting regional cooperation, while the potential benefits of a trilateral free trade agreement highlight its necessity for regional stability and supply chain security.
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40% Bias Score
South Korea Considers Binding Corporate Human Rights Legislation
South Korea's National Assembly is considering a bill mandating human rights and environmental due diligence for large companies, mirroring EU and German legislation and potentially impacting global supply chains.
South Korea Considers Binding Corporate Human Rights Legislation
South Korea's National Assembly is considering a bill mandating human rights and environmental due diligence for large companies, mirroring EU and German legislation and potentially impacting global supply chains.
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Trump's New Tariffs Spark Asian Economic Uncertainty
President Trump threatened tariffs of up to 40% on imports from ten Asian countries, sparking concerns and prompting negotiations, as several nations aim to mitigate potential economic damage.
Trump's New Tariffs Spark Asian Economic Uncertainty
President Trump threatened tariffs of up to 40% on imports from ten Asian countries, sparking concerns and prompting negotiations, as several nations aim to mitigate potential economic damage.
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56% Bias Score
Asia's AI Startups Thrive Amidst Global Funding Slowdown
Amid a worldwide downturn in early-seed funding, Asia's AI startups are thriving, attracting significant investment due to a combination of factors including a strong talent pool, supportive government policies, and a focus on solving real-world problems with cost-effective solutions.
Asia's AI Startups Thrive Amidst Global Funding Slowdown
Amid a worldwide downturn in early-seed funding, Asia's AI startups are thriving, attracting significant investment due to a combination of factors including a strong talent pool, supportive government policies, and a focus on solving real-world problems with cost-effective solutions.
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44% Bias Score
Canada Sends First LNG Cargo to Asia
On Monday, the GasLog Glasgow, carrying the first LNG cargo from the $48.3-billion LNG Canada terminal in Kitimat, B.C., departed for Asia, marking a significant step in diversifying Canada's energy exports and creating jobs, but also sparking environmental concerns.
Canada Sends First LNG Cargo to Asia
On Monday, the GasLog Glasgow, carrying the first LNG cargo from the $48.3-billion LNG Canada terminal in Kitimat, B.C., departed for Asia, marking a significant step in diversifying Canada's energy exports and creating jobs, but also sparking environmental concerns.
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60% Bias Score
Asia's Energy Vulnerability Exposed by Israel-Iran Conflict
Asia's reliance on Middle Eastern oil and gas, coupled with slow renewable energy adoption, makes it vulnerable to Strait of Hormuz disruptions, as highlighted by the Israel-Iran war; Japan and South Korea are most at risk due to their high dependence on imported fossil fuels.
Asia's Energy Vulnerability Exposed by Israel-Iran Conflict
Asia's reliance on Middle Eastern oil and gas, coupled with slow renewable energy adoption, makes it vulnerable to Strait of Hormuz disruptions, as highlighted by the Israel-Iran war; Japan and South Korea are most at risk due to their high dependence on imported fossil fuels.
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48% Bias Score
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