April 9, 2025, 10:14 p.m.

Thailand will offer investment incentives to hybrid car makers

Thailand, a regional automotive manufacturing hub, will offer investment incentives to hybrid vehicle manufacturers and excise duty on hybrid vehicles will be reduced between 2028 and 2032.

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Bali plans to build a $20 billion rail network to ease traffic congestion

Bali plans to begin construction of a $20 billion rail network linking the airport and tourist areas to ease traffic congestion.

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Japan's total population fell by 530,000 and the number of foreigners exceeded 3 million for the first time

According to the latest demographic dynamics survey released by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, as of January 1 this year, the total population of Japan, including foreigners, was 124.885 million, about 532,000 fewer than the previous year.

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India's stubbornly high unemployment rate

In today's complex world economy, employment is undoubtedly one of the major challenges facing all countries. High unemployment in India, an emerging economy with a large population, casts a shadow over the country's prospects and provides a prime example of the flaws in the global economic system.

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If Trump wins the election, South Korea's exports to the United States will suffer

After US President Joe Biden announced his withdrawal from the race, political uncertainty could indeed have a profound impact on the global economy, especially for countries that depend on international trade and investment.

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India plans to raise capital gains tax in the new government's first budget

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has pledged 2 trillion rupees to boost jobs and education and increase spending on new Allies, while also planning to narrow this year's fiscal deficit and raise capital gains taxes.

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The president and chairman of Kobayashi Pharmaceutical resigned after the scandal over the red supplements

The president and chairman of Japan's Kobayashi Pharmaceutical have resigned after dozens of consumers were suspected to have died from taking the company's health supplement containing a component called Koji.

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Over the past 35 years, there have been 166 cases of sexual assault by U.S. troops and their families in Japan

According to Japanese media reports, the Japanese National Police Agency said that from 1989 to May 2024, U.S. troops in Japan and military families were complicit in 166 cases of sexual assault.

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Kishida cabinet approval rate hit a new low, the policy "bubble" can not hide the disappointment of the people

Recently, the results of a public opinion poll in Japan once again pushed the Kishida cabinet to the forefront.

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South Korea's first lady Kim Gun-hee has been questioned by prosecutors for 12 hours on charges of bribery

South Korean prosecutors have summoned First Lady Kim Gun-hee for a closed-door investigation into allegations she manipulated stock prices and accepted designer handbags.

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