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Azerbaijan’s oil fund joins launch of China-ASEAN investment council
SOFAZ becomes the only founding institution from outside East and Southeast Asia as Baku seeks to connect capital flows with the Trans-Caspian trade corridor.
Trump administration proposes ending the 60-day job-loss grace period for H-1B workers
The draft rule would require holders of several employment-linked visas to depart when their qualifying job ends unless another lawful status is secured.
Indonesia's weekly wildfire emissions become the world's highest
Copernicus data show fires across drought-stricken forests and peatlands pushed Indonesia ahead of every other country during the first week of September.
Singapore raises ministerial pay benchmarks as prime minister’s salary reaches S$3.6 million
A large adjustment to already exceptional political salaries revives debate over Singapore’s model of linking public-sector leadership pay to private-sector compensation.
Indonesia extends eruption response as ash disrupts airports and schools
Reports describe continuing disruption around Jakarta, while differing airport updates prevent a definitive claim about which facilities remain closed.