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$4b IMF bailout for ailing Sri Lanka comes with tough reforms
Sri Lank must offload loss-making public enterprises, institute anti-corruption laws and recover stolen state assets.
Japan’s upgraded Indo-Pacific vision not quite inclusive: Analysts
The Free and Open Indo-Pacific vision is idealistic but not necessarily realistic, analysts said.
Free of Covid-19 curbs, Bali marks Nyepi New Year with colour and crowds
The island's international airport is open only for emergency air travel during Nyepi.
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen to visit US, but no word on meeting with House Speaker
China has said it is “seriously concerned” about Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen's transit plans.
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China’s new data oversight body key in smart city development
It will be a one-stop shop for all data-related issues in the country.
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