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January 6, 2025

Tequila, durian and wildfires: Why Japan farm equipment maker is booming
FUKUOKA, Japan — A maker of wheeled farm equipment whose machines are now being put to use by global communities rebuilding after wildfires is expanding the capacity of its main plant so it can further develop overseas markets. Chikusui Canycom, based in Japan’s Fukuoka prefecture, has sold its products in 55 countries. President Yoshimitsu Kaneyuki…
Karachi factory fire continues to burn after 29 hours
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Authorities enforce curfew, suspend internet services after renewed violence in Manipur
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Mahira Khan and Humayun Saeed’s hilarious response to online haters
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South Korea stocks extend post-election rally, jump 2% on reform optimism
TOKYO — South Korean stocks rose on Monday morning, extending gains from last week, as global investors pin their hopes on policy reforms led by the country’s new leadership. The benchmark KOSPI climbed 2% to 2,867.27 at one point, with SK Hynix up 3.8% and Samsung Electronics up 2.2%. The index has jumped nearly 7%…
California Gov. Gavin Newsom unfazed by threats of arrest from Trump administration official
California Gov. Gavin Newsom pushed back against threats of arrest by Trump administration officials, remaining defiant as he oversees clashes between law enforcement agents and protesters in response to immigration raids across Los Angeles while also managing an ongoing power struggle with the federal government. Trump’s “border czar,” Tom Homan, warned Saturday that immigration operations…
From drones to filters, Southeast Asian startups make the most of palm fruits
TOKYO — Startups across Southeast Asia are finding new ways to recycle waste from the region’s many palm fruits into environmentally friendly materials. Terra Drone, a Japanese maker of unmanned aerial vehicles, in late May replaced conventional plastic airframe covers with a new biocomposite material. Fibers for making the material come from dregs left over…
China exports lose steam ahead of US trade talks in London
TOKYO/SHANGHAI — China’s exports grew at a slower pace in May while consumer prices fell for a fourth straight month, official data showed on Monday, hours before U.S and Chinese trade negotiators were due to reconvene in London for high-stakes talks. Total overseas shipments increased 4.8% year-on-year in dollar terms, according to statistics released by…