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Briefing: Shin nominated governor of Bank of Korea

Strategic angle: BIS top economist chosen to lead monetary policy amid won weakness and oil price shock

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Briefing: Green lifts Australian WPGA for third win in a row

Strategic angle: Australia's Hannah Green claims a third successive tournament win at the Australian WPGA Championship on the Gold Coast.

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Lin cleared for boxing return after sex test

Chinese Taipei's Olympic champion Lin Yu-ting is cleared to compete again by World Boxing after undergoing the governing body's new sex test.

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Briefing: China touts itself as ‘harbour of stability’ to global CEOs

Strategic angle: Premier Li Qiang paints contrast to US at business gathering in Beijing as Donald Trump gets bogged down in Iran.

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Briefing: Chinese IPOs in US falter amid scrutiny of manipulation schemes

Strategic angle: Regulators crack down after trading in ‘toxic’ small-cap stocks from China inflicted losses on US investors

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Briefing: Japan sounds alarm over UK delays to combat aircraft project

Strategic angle: Tokyo frustrated by funding hold-ups that are preventing the signing of a development contract

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Briefing: Let’s go to the ‘boy aquarium’: Sports even non-fans are travelling for

Strategic angle: From Muay Thai in Thailand to ice hockey in Canada, you don’t need to be a mega fan to enjoy the atmosphere at live sporting events.

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Briefing: Chinese mining giant accused of poisoning Congo in toxic mine scandal linked to BMW, Mercedes, Peugeot, Volkswagen

Strategic angle: A major scandal unfolds as a Chinese mining company faces allegations of environmental poisoning in Congo, with ties to several global automotive brands.

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Briefing: Japan Gets A Land Cruiser Wagon For $24K And Toyota Had Nothing To Do With It

Strategic angle: Toyota’s humble ProBox takes a strange turn, picking up a Land Cruiser-style face and a tougher, crossover-like stance.

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Briefing: Blame U.S. Regulations for China's Dominance in Rare-Earth Minerals

Strategic angle: U.S. regulations are hindering domestic production and allowing China to maintain its lead in rare-earth minerals.

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Briefing: Did Australia's under-16s social media ban work?

Strategic angle: Three months since it came into effect, teenagers tell the BBC how the world-first law has impacted their lives so far.

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Briefing: Lai Reveals Nuclear Power Revival Plan

Strategic angle: Taipei Times reports on the ambitious nuclear energy strategy proposed by Lai.

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Briefing: As Islamophobia rises, Australia's Muslims celebrate Eid

Strategic angle: Recent events abroad and at home have fuelled an ongoing surge of Islamophobia in Australia.

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Briefing: Japan-U.S. Trade Deal Boosts Nuclear Energy. These 3 Companies Could Benefit.

Strategic angle: The recent trade agreement between Japan and the U.S. is set to enhance the nuclear energy sector, presenting opportunities for key companies.

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Briefing: Japan’s Favorite Kei Trucks Get Smarter And Still Cost Under $7,000

Strategic angle: Daihatsu’s Hijet Truck and its Toyota Pixis counterpart gain updated tech for 2026, keeping these kei workhorses current.

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Briefing: 5 things to know about rare earth elements

Strategic angle: Insights from the University of Wisconsin–Madison on rare earth elements.

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Briefing: Taiwan's Lin eligible to compete in female category at World Boxing events

Strategic angle: Taiwan's Lin has been confirmed eligible to compete in the female category at upcoming World Boxing events.

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Briefing: New luxury farm resort from the founder of Aman set to open in Japan next month

Strategic angle: Azuma Farm Koiwai, featuring 24 exclusive guest rooms, is a collaboration between Adrian Zecha’s Azumi brand and JR East.

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Briefing: ‘Europe learned the wrong lesson’ by doubling down on fossil fuels while India and China went green

Strategic angle: Countries that invested in renewable energy in 2022 are better able to withstand the current fuel crisis, experts say.

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Briefing: China’s crackdown on fuel and fertiliser exports spurs supply fears

Strategic angle: Beijing is trying to preserve its own stockpiles by limiting sales