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Explainer: How to impeach a South Korean president
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Philippines annual inflation at 2.5% in November
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‘Kaya this year?’: Spotify teases Wrapped 2024 feature with several posts
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United States condemns Chinese ‘dangerous maneuvers’ in South China Sea
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Vet offers free ‘kapon’ for cats named ‘Maris’ and ‘Anthony’ as Christmas promo
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South Korean won, Philippine peso lead gains among muted Asian FX
The following table shows rates for Asian currencies against the dollar at 0217 GMT. CURRENCIES VS U.S. DOLLAR Currency
Latest bid
Previous day
Pct Move Japan yen
149.910
149.59
-0.21 Sing dlr
1.346
1.3446
-0.07 Taiwan dlr
32.493
32.536
+0.13 Korean won
1415.300
1425
+0.69 Baht
34.355
34.32
-0.10 Peso
58.390
58.52
+0.22 Rupiah
15960.000
15935
-0.16 Rupee
84.685
84.685
0.00 Ringgit
4.465
4.467
+0.04 Yuan
7.280
7.287
+0.09 Change...
Philippines, China trade accusations on South China Sea confrontation
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New bishop takes helm of the ‘Vatican’ of religious communities
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Philippine Coast Guard says encountered ‘aggressive’ Chinese actions near Scarborough Shoal
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South Korean lawmakers call to impeach President Yoon after martial law rescinded
Yoon backs off in showdown with lawmakers
US expresses grave concern' about martial law
Protesters celebrate at parliament building
Government promises 'unlimited liquidity'...
South Korea’s President Yoon reverses martial law after lawmakers defy him
Yoon backs off in showdown with lawmakers
US had expressed 'grave concern' about martial law
Protesters celebrate at parliament building
Declaration of martial...
South Korea President Yoon declares martial law
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Does Robredo oppose House probe into Duterte’s confidential funds?
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