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The report highlighted concerns over the narrowing civic space in India, particularly with the passage of a telecommunication bill that could pose a threat to fundamental rights, especially leading up to elections.
Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike and Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an forge urban governance collaboration focusing on disaster prevention and climate crisis amidst opposition.
A $118 billion programme that combines border enforcement with aid for Israel and Ukraine during hostilities is unveiled by senators. The proposal's advancement is hampered by GOP scepticism, changes to border policy, and internal democratic disagreements.
The Hang Seng index, a barometer of Hong Kong's financial health, nosedived by 2.3%, closing at 20,174.92. Healthcare stocks were the star performers in the downward direction, with Alibaba Health and JD Health plummeting 8.2% and 6.1%, respectively.
The U.S. sees China as a formidable challenge to the existing international order, citing Beijing's military expansion and territorial claims, particularly in the South China Sea and around Taiwan.
The report highlights global challenges stemming from unfavourable geopolitical events. Anticipating that Asia-Pacific central banks will maintain high-interest rates, the region's borrowers may face increased costs for debt servicing.
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