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US missile sale to Singapore discussed among Asian highlights

This cluster focuses on a collection of Asian news highlights from the South China Morning Post. One notable story details the US touting regional 'balance' with a proposed $22.3 million sale of Hellfire missiles to Singapore, which the US State Department claims will not alter the basic military balance in the region. Other highlights include a Thai beer heir's ventures and a 'purple gold rush' related to Philippine ube. AI

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US missile sale to Singapore discussed among Asian highlights

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