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China expected to leave benchmark lending rates unchanged despite Fed easing
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Jakarta-based Matta Cinema Production is shopping a six-project slate at Busan's Asian Contents & Film Market.
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Two Bodies Found in Search for Freeport Indonesia Workers Trapped in Mine, Reports Say
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Indonesia to let private fuel retailers import gasoline via Pertamina amid shortages, minister says
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India warns new US fee for H-1B visa will have ‘humanitarian consequences’
Donald Trump has said those applying for H-1B visas will have to pay $100,000, roughly 60 times the current fee, starting Sunday.