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Minor missteps aside, China’s droid half-marathon showcases major strides in robotics

China is keen to stake its position both as an early adopter and leader in humanoid robots.

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71-year-old arrested over fatal Kota Tinggi shooting

Two local men and a foreign woman were killed in the incident.

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Mandatory pre-arrival declaration rolled out for entrants into Vietnam

Foreign nationals entering Vietnam and overseas Vietnamese using visas must complete an online declaration before arrival.

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The Straits Times Asia • 1m ago

Minor missteps aside, China’s droid half-marathon showcases major strides in robotics

China is keen to stake its position both as an early adopter and leader in humanoid robots.

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Southeast Asia

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The Straits Times Asia • 1m ago

71-year-old arrested over fatal Kota Tinggi shooting

Two local men and a foreign woman were killed in the incident.

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Southeast Asia

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Mandatory pre-arrival declaration rolled out for entrants into Vietnam

Foreign nationals entering Vietnam and overseas Vietnamese using visas must complete an online declaration before arrival.

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Massive blaze razes 200 homes in Sabah water village

The fire spread through densely packed wooden houses built on stilts.

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Economy can weather Iran war risks: SBP chief

• Jameel Ahmad says macroeconomic indicators improved faster than expected at start of fiscal year• Claims prudent monetary, fiscal policies stabilised inflation, strengthened buffers KARACHI: State Bank of Pakistan (SBP...

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Pakistan eyes $1.2bn inflow next month

WASHINGTON: Pakistan’s liquidity pressures are expected to ease as the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Executive Board is set to consider approval of a Staff-Level Agreement (SLA) next month, potentially paving the w...

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