Asia ditches two-child policies as fears of demographic decline rise

Asia ditches two-child policies as fears of demographic decline rise

Officials in Vietnam, India and Indonesia pivot toward encouraging bigger families

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Military and trade wars, protests: Top Southeast Asian stories of 2025

Military and trade wars, protests: Top Southeast Asian stories of 2025

Political upheaval, scam centers and a mixed economic picture also grabbed headlines

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Do-or-die year for Prabowo's free meals rollout

Do-or-die year for Prabowo's free meals rollout

With a budget nearing one-tenth of this year's state spending, President Prabowo Subianto 's flagship free nutritious meal program faces mounting pressure to justify its cost, amid criticism over food safety incidents, weak oversight and competing policy priorities.

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China's Xi to host South Korea's Lee in New Year amid Japan tensions

China's Xi to host South Korea's Lee in New Year amid Japan tensions

Xi's invitation to Lee for a state visit from Sunday is a calculated move aimed at deepening bilateral relations especially before the South Korean leader visits Japan, analysts say.

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Bali sees dip in domestic tourists, pins hopes on foreign visitors

Bali sees dip in domestic tourists, pins hopes on foreign visitors

Bali Governor I Wayan Koster attributed the decline to a reduced number of domestic flights, noting that several aircraft operated by national flag carrier Garuda Indonesia and its subsidiary Citilink are currently undergoing maintenance 

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