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Singapore births plunge to 29,864 in 2025, down 11.4% from 2024 Singapore births fell to 29,864 in 2025, an 11.4% decline from the previous year, marking the first time annual …

Pregnant migrant workers in Taiwan face dismissal despite new labor guidelines Pregnant migrant workers in Taiwan face dismissal and limited childcare despite new labor guidance, prompting calls for stronger enforcement …

Japanese university startups push physical artificial intelligence into commercial use Japanese university startups commercialize physical artificial intelligence for human-like robotic grasping, drawing Toyota interest to ease labour shortages. Osaka-based research …

Turkey confirmed as ASEAN’s 12th dialogue partner amid growing defence and trade ties ASEAN has admitted Turkey as its 12th dialogue partner, a move that spotlights Ankara’s expanding defence industry …

Marcos Proposes 40% Rise in Income Tax Threshold to Aid Small Businesses Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has proposed raising the income tax threshold by 40% to ease costs for …

Takaichi Defends 370 Trillion Yen Growth Drive Amid Market Concerns Sanae Takaichi defends a 370 trillion yen growth drive, arguing it will bolster Japan’s economy and tackle lingering deflation worries. …

Toys R Us Japan Bets on Kidults to Triple Adult Sales with New Ueno Store Toys R Us Japan expands kidult range at its Ueno store, aiming to triple adult-focused …

Chinese film promoting unification with Taiwan shelved after failing to secure final approval A Chinese film promoting unification with Taiwan was shelved after failing to secure final approval from regulators, …

Bank Indonesia governor Perry Warjiyo resigns, sparking market jitters and questions over central bank independence Bank Indonesia governor Perry Warjiyo resigned on July 27, prompting stocks and the rupiah to …