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WATCH: Japan and South Korea’s leaders play drums together during summit

Click here to read about the full events of their talks this week:
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From Silicon Valley to Shanghai: China's AMEC founder bets on Chinese chips

New US rules for its citizens in China have induced Gerald Yin to revert to Chinese citizenship

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From Silicon Valley to Shanghai: China's AMEC founder bets on Chinese chips
New US rules for its citizens in China have induced Gerald Yin to revert to Chinese citizenship
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January 18, 2026 at 11:55 AM
China and Russia dominate nuclear power push with 90% of new reactors

The U.S. is focusing on developing small reactors, with the Trump administration planning to provide $400 million in funding to the Tennessee Valley Authority and other organizations.

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China and Russia dominate nuclear power push with 90% of new reactors
Beijing, Moscow expand influence through development and exports to emerging countries
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January 18, 2026 at 10:48 AM
Craft gin making takes root across Japan with local flavors

Brewer Kameda Shuzo rolls out sake-based spirit with eyes on global customers

"We figured that we could achieve a mild taste with the [groundwater that derives from snowmelt]."

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Craft gin making takes root across Japan with local flavors
Chiba brewer rolls out sake-based spirit with eyes on global customers
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January 18, 2026 at 9:39 AM
Vietnam's first metro rail line has changed the daily lives of residents as riders enjoy easier commutes while real estate development along the line continues just over a year after its launch.
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Vietnam's 1st metro line saves riders time, but issues remain a year later
Ho Chi Minh City riders seek more access to popular spots with expansion in works
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January 18, 2026 at 8:05 AM
Major honey producer Turkey grapples with rise in fake products

"We're being forced into unreasonable price competition"

"There are also hotels, restaurants and other businesses that are seeking out cheaper products in hopes of saving on costs"

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Major honey producer Turkey grapples with rise in fake products
Government focuses on testing amid inflation, dwindling number of beekeepers
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January 18, 2026 at 7:44 AM
Antwerp's Indian diamond traders face a changing industry

"What we see ... is the reliance on fundamental family, religious and community institutions."

"They make sure that people keep their promises. What makes transactions work is trust."

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Antwerp's Indian diamond traders face a changing industry
Gujerati Jain community ponders next move as business becomes tougher
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January 18, 2026 at 7:23 AM
BTS comeback to fuel a K-pop concert-led boom in 2026

Boy band's return with new album and world tour expected to generate $1bn in sales

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BTS comeback to fuel a K-pop concert-led boom in 2026
Boy band's return with new album and world tour expected to generate $1bn in sales
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January 18, 2026 at 6:58 AM
VinFast's first battery-swappable e-bikes challenge gasoline motorcycles
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January 18, 2026 at 6:44 AM
Malaysia is doubling the minimum salary threshold for expatriate visas in a bid to secure more job opportunities for locals as foreign businesses rush in.
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January 18, 2026 at 6:10 AM
Tokyo's development boom is a 'failure,' Pritzker-winning architect Riken Yamamoto says

What is being built in Tokyo is "not at all for the local people," he said, calling recent developments such as Roppongi Hills and Toranomon Hills "useless."

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Tokyo's development boom is a 'failure,' Pritzker-winning architect says
Riken Yamamoto claims megaprojects erode community life and risk leaving the capital with obsolete buildings
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January 18, 2026 at 5:07 AM
Chinese EVs spot on-ramp to US market with affordability

Trump says 'let China come in' as Geely weighs American production

One word Trump kept coming back to in Detroit was "affordable," which in the U.S. denotes cars prices around $20,000 to $30,000.

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Chinese EVs spot on-ramp to US market with affordability
Trump says 'let China come in' as Geely weighs American production
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January 18, 2026 at 4:42 AM
Footloose in Jaipur: Life is a canvas in India's 'Pink City'

No trip to Jaipur is complete without heading to the surrounding hills, where three forts -- Amer, Jaigarh and Nahargarh -- rise along rocky ridges overlooking the city.

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Footloose in Jaipur: Life is a canvas in India's 'Pink City'
Rajasthan's desert capital offers a medley of palaces, forts, art and cuisine
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January 18, 2026 at 4:16 AM
Indonesia searching for missing surveillance plane with 11 onboard

Aircraft was monitoring fisheries when it lost contact with air traffic control

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Indonesia searching for missing surveillance plane with 11 onboard
Aircraft was monitoring fisheries when it lost contact with air traffic control
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January 18, 2026 at 3:54 AM
Japanese real estate developer Mitsui Fudosan will invest more than 450 billion yen ($2.84 billion) in rental housing development in the southern U.S. by fiscal 2030, Nikkei has learned.

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Japan's Mitsui Fudosan to invest $2.8bn in US Sun Belt rental housing
Developer aims to build 6,000 units by 2030 as domestic real estate market stagnates
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January 18, 2026 at 3:34 AM