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South Korea sets presidential election for June 3, drawing out contenders

The announcement from Acting President Han Duck-soo comes four days after the Constitutional Court unanimously removed Yoon Suk Yeol from office, something which, by law, must be followed by an election within 60 days. 
South Korean locals hold up signs in protest

Published: Location: Korea, Republic OfTopic: World Politics

Trump awaits China's call on tariffs as deadline looms for 104 per cent levy

The US president has taken to social media to say he is confident Beijing will call as a 104 per cent tariff deadline looms.
A composite image of Donald Trump and Xi Jinping. Both are wearing a blue suit, blue tie and have a neutral facial expression.

Published: Location: United StatesTopic: Trade

South Korean army fires warning shots at armed North Korean troops

The latest confrontation comes after months of increased tensions between the neighbouring countries.
A two-storey guard tower sits behind rows of barbed-wire fences running along the border between North Korea and South Korea.

Published: Location: Korea, Republic OfTopic: Unrest, Conflict and War

Vietnam’s Soil Saviours | Beyond Awesome S2

With climate change pushing rice farmers to the brink in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta, we meet two soil scientists who are using an innovative technology to help farmers adapt.
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Published: Location: VietnamTopic: Soil

Myanmar earthquake rescue efforts wind down as death toll hits 3,600

Long-shot efforts to find survivors from Myanmar’s devastating March 28 earthquake are winding down, as rescue efforts are supplanted by increasing relief and recovery activity.
People clean debris from earthquake destruction site

Published: Location: MyanmarTopic: Earthquakes

'China's economy is an ocean': Xi unfazed by Trump tariffs

Beijing says Donald Trump's tariffs will increase the divide between rich and poor nations, as countries across the region grapple with what to do next.
A man in a royal blue suit, white shirt and light blue tie sits in a room with red carpet looking toward something out of frame

Published: Location: ChinaTopic: Trade

Trump threatens to escalate US-China trade war with 104 per cent tariff

Donald Trump says China has until April 8, US time, to drop its 34 per cent tariff on American goods.
A composite image of Donald Trump and Xi Jinping. Both are wearing a blue suit, blue tie and have a neutral facial expression.

Published: Location: United StatesTopic: Trade

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Cross Border Comedy

In this ABC Australia special, Chinese-Australian comedian Annie Louey dives into the world of stand-up comedy in Hong Kong, Malaysia and Cambodia
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Published: Location: MelbourneTopic: Comedy

Dr Karl's How Things Work

Much-loved Australian scientist Dr Karl travels across Australia, stepping behind factory doors to see how products are made. 
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Published: Topic: Science and Technology

Indonesia Down Under

Travel across Australia and discover the culture, food and special historical ties that Indonesia and Australia share. Delve into the connections as we highlight the rich Indonesian influences found in Australian communities.  
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Asia News Week

A weekly news program featuring the biggest and most timely stories from across Asia.
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