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Economy & Trade 1m ago

The mysterious origins of a spicy, grilled fish dish

How Wanzhou became known across China as the home town for kaoyu. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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Southeast Asia · straitstimes.com

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Tesla deliveries mark weakest quarter in a year, inventory swells

"I believe the inventory build is due to both the new normal of the EV (tax credit) expiration and growing threat of competition," said investment advisor Shawn Campbell.

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Southeast Asia · channelnewsasia.com

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‘Don’t tell others how to do their jobs’: Inaction, disregard for safety led to HK’s deadly fire

An inquiry reveals inaction and safety disregard led to Hong Kong's deadliest fire in decades, highlighting renovation bid rigging. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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The Straits Times Asia • 1m ago

The mysterious origins of a spicy, grilled fish dish

How Wanzhou became known across China as the home town for kaoyu.

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Southeast Asia

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Channel NewsAsia • 1m ago

Tesla deliveries mark weakest quarter in a year, inventory swells

"I believe the inventory build is due to both the new normal of the EV (tax credit) expiration and growing threat of competition," said investment advisor Shawn Campbell.

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The Straits Times Asia • 1m ago

‘Don’t tell others how to do their jobs’: Inaction, disregard for safety led to HK’s deadly fire

The authorities are also looking into possible bid-rigging and fraud.

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Nepal charges 32 people over fake helicopter rescue scam

The long-running racket that has cast a shadow over the country’s vital tourism industry.

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The Straits Times Asia • 1m ago

Online sex trade targeting foreign tourists uncovered in Seoul crackdown

The police cracked down on 95 prostitution establishments in the first three months of 2026.

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Channel NewsAsia • 1m ago

Cotton On offering free matcha at 5 Singapore stores this weekend

The drinks are available at VivoCity, 313@Somerset, Nex Serangoon, Tampines Mall and Jem from 3pm to 5pm on Saturday and Sunday (Apr 4 and 5), while stocks last.

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