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China son calls mum to say he ‘might not return’ while saving driver from burning truck
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China son calls mum to say he ‘might not return’ while saving driver from burning truck

A young Chinese man who risked his life to save a driver from a burning truck, called his mother during his heroic act to tell her that he “might not return”. The actions of Zhang Jian, 24, who is from eastern China’s Shandong province and was on his…

South Korean team behind promising stroke research, treatment cites Chinese interest
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South Korean team behind promising stroke research, treatment cites Chinese interest

South Korean scientists have identified a potentially promising new pathway for treating ischemic stroke, long considered one of the most difficult challenges in modern medicine. According to the South Korean team, doctors in China are interested in…

Panic in Philippines as Mayon volcano ashfall blankets towns in total darkness
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Panic in Philippines as Mayon volcano ashfall blankets towns in total darkness

More than 300 families have been evacuated after massive amounts of ash billowed from the Mayon volcano over the weekend due to the collapse of lava deposits from its slopes, Philippine officials said on Monday. There was no explosive eruption from M…

Cheaper durians for China, Hong Kong helpers camp in tents: 5 weekend reads you missed
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Cheaper durians for China, Hong Kong helpers camp in tents: 5 weekend reads you missed

We have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news across Asia and beyond. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Durian Express? China brings in cheaper fruit wit…

Japan’s FamilyMart gives old clothes new lease of life to reduce textile waste
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Japan’s FamilyMart gives old clothes new lease of life to reduce textile waste

Select FamilyMart convenience stores in Japan have installed boxes to collect used clothing and household goods for reuse, joining similar initiatives taken by retailers, as a step to reduce waste and attract more customers. In a trial launched joint…

Logistics Sector Consolidates as Margins Compress
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Logistics Sector Consolidates as Margins Compress

Tier-2 carriers exit or merge; tech-enabled platforms gain share through superior unit economics.

EDITOR'S PICK Pharma Outsourcing Giants Expand U.S. and EU Footprints
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Pharma Outsourcing Giants Expand U.S. and EU Footprints

CDMO leaders are scaling overseas to address customer concerns about geographic concentration.

EDITOR'S PICK RMB Internationalization Hits New Milestone in Trade Settlement
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RMB Internationalization Hits New Milestone in Trade Settlement

Energy and commodities corridors lead the trend; CIPS volumes break previous records.

Service Robot Deployments Accelerate in Hospitality Sector
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Service Robot Deployments Accelerate in Hospitality Sector

Hotel chains and restaurant groups report measurable productivity gains from robotic adoption.

Cross-Border E-commerce Maintains Double-Digit Export Growth
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Cross-Border E-commerce Maintains Double-Digit Export Growth

Direct-to-consumer platforms continue to gain share against traditional wholesale channels.

EDITOR'S PICK Top Family Businesses Plan Generational Handover
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Top Family Businesses Plan Generational Handover

Founder-led conglomerates are formalizing succession plans and bringing in professional management.

Premium M&A Activity Picks Up as Strategic Buyers Return
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M&A Activity Picks Up as Strategic Buyers Return

Industrial consolidation and outbound bolt-on acquisitions drive a meaningful pickup in deal volume.