BANGKOK -- Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) took center stage at the 46th Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS), captivating attendees with their advanced features, innovative powertrain technologies, and competitive pricing.

As one of the most talked-about presentations, the Yangwang U8, a luxury e-SUV from BYD Auto's Yangwang brand, stole the spotlight with its emergency floating capability as it drove into the pool and glided back out of deep water. (Thailand-Motor Show-Chinese EVs)

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YANGON -- A total of 98 aftershocks have hit Myanmar since a devastating earthquake struck the country on March 28, according to the country's Department of Meteorology and Hydrology on Tuesday.

These tremors ranged in magnitude from 2.8 to 7.5. (Myanmar-Aftershocks)

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HONG KONG -- All Asia-Pacific economies were astonished by the U.S. unilateral and indiscriminating so-called "reciprocal tariffs," which they saw as a return to the past "protectionism" and a betrayal of the very global trading order the United States has established.

Some regional economies say they will consider all counter-measures without ruling out imposing the same tariffs on U.S. products, while some are keen to engage in negotiation with the U.S. side, but the latest U.S. policy was a heavy blow to the spirit of the contract, a foundation of the international order, and that means any new agreement could be scrapped again if the United States wants to. (Hong Kong-U.S. Tariff)

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CANBERRA -- Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has been voted the winner of the first leaders' debate of the general election campaign.

At the end of the debate on Tuesday night, 44 percent of the undecided voters in attendance chose Albanese as the winner compared to 35 percent for opposition leader Peter Dutton, with 21 percent undecided. (Australia-Election-Campaign) Enditem

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