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Asia media leaders discuss cooperation, interconnectivity at summit

Some Asian media leaders have discussed media interconnectivity and cooperation to make the region more open and innovative at the Media Leaders Summit for Asia in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province. Delegates...

Nuclear deal could increase risk for North Korean defectors

SEOUL — China’s continued forced deportation of North Korean defectors, who face imprisonment or even death upon return to the repressive state, has received muted international criticism, as diplomatic efforts have...

Heavy Facebook use exposed Southeast Asia to breaches of personal data

TAIPEI — Facebook users in Southeast Asia, particularly the Philippines, were especially exposed to recent data privacy breaches due to high user numbers and the popularity of an app at the...

President Duterte arrives in Hong Kong for working visit

President Rodrigo Roa Duterte arrived in Hong Kong on Tuesday, April 10, after his successful trip to Hainan Province in China. President Duterte proceeded to Hong Kong after his participation at the...

Philippines, Chinese companies sign multi-billion worth of projects

HAINAN, China–President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday, April 10, witnessed the signing of agreements between the Philippines and several Chinese companies wanting to invest in the country. The business agreements have an estimated...

PH, China sign six bilateral agreements

HAINAN, CHINA—President Rodrigo Duterte and Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday, April 10, witnessed the signing of six bilateral agreements following the bilateral meeting held between the two leaders here. President Duterte...

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