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Asia : 2017May27Saturday

Asia markets close mostly lower as OPEC output-cut extension disappoints traders - CNBC

Apple just launched its first store in Southeast Asia - Mashable

Oil prices extend declines in Asia after Opec deal - Financial Times

In Southeast Asia, militants bond through ISIS - Santa Fe New Mexican

Asia stocks higher; South Korea shares soar as interest rates hold steady - MarketWatch

1 Step Forward, 2 Steps Back for LGBT Rights in Asia - U.S. News & World Report

Payment firm Soft Space raises $5M to expand in Southeast Asia ... - TechCrunch

Court Ruling Could Make Taiwan First Place in Asia to Legalize Gay Marriage - New York Times

Armed Services chairman unveils $2.1B Asia-Pacific security bill - The Hill

China's Belt and Road Initiative Aims to Transform Asia - U.S. News & World Report

China : 2017May27Saturday

Is China Outsmarting America in AI? - New York Times

After Win in China, AlphaGo's Designers Explore New AI - WIRED

China Moves to Stabilize Currency, Despite Promise to Loosen Control - New York Times

US Navy aircraft intercepted by Chinese jets, Pentagon says - CBS News

China's Zhang Outlines Plans to Consolidate Power Over Hong Kong - Bloomberg

China arrests Taiwanese activist 'for subverting state power' - The Guardian

Don't worry, Hollywood. China's not a threat - Los Angeles Times

For 1st time under Trump, US challenges China in disputed waters - CBS News

China's Xi says need to move to greener economic growth - state media - Channel NewsAsia

Putting China's potent national drink, the fiery Baijiu, back on the drinks list - ABC Online

Japan : 2017May27Saturday

With Console Gaming Declining In Japan, The Nintendo Switch Could Be The Great Disruptor - Forbes

Kasich joining economic development trip to Japan - News & Observer

Japan, Italy, Portugal advance in U20 World Cup - Sacramento Bee

Japan's New Billionaire Trophy Hunter - WSJ - Wall Street Journal (subscription)

GSDF completes withdrawal from South Sudan - The Japan Times

How Japan is preparing for a nuclear attack - Financial Times

The British tradition of afternoon tea is alive and evolving in Japan - The Japan Times

The Late: Japan leader: G-7 agrees more pressure on N. Korea - Helena Independent Record

Monster Hunter is heading to Nintendo Switch, to Japan's delight - Polygon

Japan's big insurers expand their appetites for US Treasuries - Reuters

India: 2017May27Saturday

World Health Organisation Confirms First Three Zika Virus Cases In India - NDTV

India bans sale of unproductive cattle for slaughter - Financial Times

Anti-India Protests Hit Kashmir After Top Rebel Is Killed - Bloomberg

India's Muslim meat traders plan legal action over new rules - Reuters

This Is Why the World Should Fear India's Nuclear Weapons - The National Interest Online (blog)

119 dead, 150 missing in Sri Lanka floods; India sends 3 Navy ships with emergency supplies - Times of India

India announces $500 million assistance to Mauritius - Economic Times

Govt might soon exit Air India totally, says Finance Minister Arun Jaitley - Business Standard

In Southern India, The Spirit Of Ramadan Is Served In A Bowl Of Porridge - NPR

India's Kidney Donor Scam - If Illegal Markets Are So Expensive Why Not Legalise Them? - Forbes

South Korea: 2017May27Saturday

South Korea confirms fishing crew's safety after hijack scare - Fox News

China to play South Korea in Sudirman Cup final - Daily Mail

Japan, South Korea drive global bitcoin prices as retail investor pile in - Reuters

Viral video of South Korean politician's 'no-look pass' of wheelie suitcase to airport flunky divides the internet - The Sun

Moved-up OPCON transfer will require “political will” by South Korea - The Hankyoreh

England U20 1-0 South Korea - The FA

Senior Chinese official says THAAD-related ban on tours to South Korea to continue - The Hankyoreh

Pre-positioned US stock leaving South Korea to create armored brigade - DefenseNews.com

South Korea to Pull Back on Use of Water Cannons, Buses at Protests - U.S. News & World Report

South Korean beauty brand Amorepacific looks to global expansion - CNBC

Taiwan: 2017May27Saturday

Taiwan Tells China Don't Use 'Black Box' Hearing Against Detained Activist - U.S. News & World Report

From Heavy Metal Frontman to Taiwan's Parliament - New York Times

Taiwan demands details of Chinese accusations against rights activist - Taiwan News

WHO must include Taiwan to be prepared for an influenza pandemic ... - The Globe and Mail

In historic decision, Taiwanese court rules in favor of same-sex marriage - Washington Post

Taiwanese-Canadians celebrate landmark same-sex marriage ruling - CBC.ca

Taiwan's 'forest bus' charms passengers - CTV News

Take Two® | Marriage equality in Taiwan makes history in Asia ... - 89.3 KPCC

Taiwan's favorability rating highest in Hong Kong: Poll - Taiwan News

China warns Taiwan of continued lockout from WHO assembly - Washington Post