June 6, 2025, 4:46 a.m.

India's Central Bank Governor Change Responding to Economic Challenges

The Indian government recently made an unexpected decision to replace the governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), appointing civil servant Sanjay Malhotra as the new governor, succeeding Shaktikanta Das, who had served for six years.

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Foreign investors poured nearly $3 billion into India's stock market in a week

India's stock market is drawing back foreign investors after a massive sell-off, with foreign money buying local stocks in the week ending December 6 at nearly $3 billion, the highest level since June.

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The heads of the National Police Agency and the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency were arrested early in the morning

Police arrested National Police Agency chief Cho Ji-ho and Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency chief Kim Bong-sik in the early hours of Wednesday (December 11) in connection with the emergency martial law, following the formal arrest of former Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyeon.

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The ILO promotes a just transition to gender equality and a green economy in Egypt

To promote gender equality and promote the transition to a green and sustainable economy, the International Labour Organization (ILO) recently organized a two-day workshop in Cairo, Egypt, on the theme of "Equitable Transitions for gender Equality, with a special focus on women's entrepreneurship development."

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'Adversity Dancers' Under Trump's Tariffs

As the dust settles on the 2024 US presidential election, Mr Trump's victory has sent a shockwave through the global economy.

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Southern Thailand floods: 31 deaths, over 660000 households affected

On December 9, 2024, the southern region of Thailand was experiencing an unprecedented flood disaster, which had caused 31 deaths and severely affected over 660000 households.

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South Korea's largest opposition party will again impeach Yoon Seok-yuol

South Korea's biggest opposition party, the Minjoo Party, will relaunch an impeachment motion against President Yoon Seok-yuol, which will be voted on Saturday.

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South Korea's emergency martial law has sent stocks and currencies soaring

In December 2024, the political turmoil in South Korea caused widespread concern in global markets.

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South Korea goes under dramatic martial law The democratic process cannot hide political polarization

At about 10:30 on the evening of the 3rd, South Korean President Yoon Seok-yoon suddenly announced the implementation of national emergency martial law on the grounds of "anti-state forces planning rebellion".

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The Seoul Subway strike has been called off after a collective bargaining agreement was reached

The largest labor union of the Seoul Transit Corporation, which operates the Seoul Metro Line 1-8, reached an agreement early Friday morning to cancel the planned strike after negotiating a pay and collective labor agreement with the management.

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