Asia June 3, 2026 Alibaba opens Qwen to external apps as China's AI agent race intensifies HONG KONG — Alibaba’s consumer-facing AI app Qwen will open its ecosystem to external agents and “skills” as the e-commerce conglomerate’s AI agent w Source: News – World – Asia – Nikkei Asia
Asia June 10, 2026 0 comments on Bank Indonesia raises rates 0.25% at emergency meeting to defend rupiah Bank Indonesia raises rates 0.25% at emergency meeting to defend rupiah JAKARTA — Bank Indonesia on Tuesday announced an emergency rate increase of 25 basis points, to 5.5%, after an unscheduled meeting.Ramdan Denny Prako
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Asia June 16, 2026 0 comments on The bikers battling extreme heat and armed conflict to smuggle Iranian fuel to Pakistan The bikers battling extreme heat and armed conflict to smuggle Iranian fuel to Pakistan It’s so hot the fuel can catch fire – the bikers tell the BBC they must live with the risk of injury and death.