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After a historic vote, can Bangladeshis rise to the occasion?
Last week, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and its leader Tarique Rahman won a commanding electoral victory.
Source: The Japan Times
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Ukrainian officials to boycott Paralympics over Russian flag decision
Six Russians and four Belarusians will be allowed to take part under their own flags at the Milano Cortina Paralympics rather than as neutral athletes.
Source: The Japan Times
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How China plans to dominate global trade long after Trump
Articles written by state-backed trade scholars since 2017 reveal a systematic push to reverse-engineer U.S. trade policy and neutralize Washington's containment strategy.
Source: The Japan Times
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Washington mayor asks Trump for disaster declaration over Potomac spill
After part of a sewer line failed in Maryland’s Montgomery County on Jan. 19, some 250 million gallons of untreated sewage flowed into the Potomac over the next several days.
Source: The Japan Times
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Philippine central bank cuts rates in latest bid to support growth
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas continues easing cycle that began in August 2024
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Comparing Prepaid SIM Cards for Travel in Japan
From physical travel SIMs and eSIMs to pocket Wi-Fi and roaming, there are more ways than ever to keep yourself connected while in Japan. Here, we compare the best tourist SIM cards for a short-term v
Source: Tokyo Cheapo
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Formula E CEO eyes big opportunity for circuit with first night race in Tokyo
As with last year’s E-Prix, the 2026 edition will be a doubleheader held at the Tokyo Street Circuit, around the Big Sight exhibition center by the Tokyo Bay waterfront.
Source: The Japan Times
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UK flirtation with Chinese auditing spotlights little-used listing path
Handful of tech-related companies trade as GDRs in Europe, with mixed financial performance
Source: Nikkei Asia
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South Korean ex-President Yoon receives life sentence for insurrection
Judges conclude that Yoon attempted to forcefully subvert constitution order
Source: Nikkei Asia
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Taiwan Exports to US Outpace China
A shift in trade dynamics sees Taiwan's exports to the US exceeding those of China. This change reflects evolving global trade patterns and technological advancements.
Source: Nikkei Asia
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