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In Hong Kong, journalists face new anxieties amid reports of ‘missing’ reporter in China
Ongoing fears of being spirited away because of their reporting heightened by incident of reporter going missing in mainland China, say Hong Kong journalists
Malaysia police arrest man over statements backing diplomatic ties with Israel
A six-minute clip featuring Victor Yong, who said he was Malaysian, circulated on social media this week.
Taiwan probes free China trips used to ‘influence’ election
5 people had allegedly arranged trips to Hunan for 60 people, offering free meals and accommodation.
South-east Asia banks on Chinese and Indian tourists to fuel aviation boom
But there are doubts about whether it will materialise in an uncertain economic environment.
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Secular India moving towards South Asia’s majoritarian norm: Historian Ramachandra Guha
Professor Guha warned of democratic backsliding in India as well.
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Podcast: Thailand looks to the stars in bid to woo tourists
First, the sea, the sand, the shopping. Now add stars to the Southeast Asian country’s list of attractions as it strives to get creative post-pandemic.
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