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In Southeast Asia, Switching to Solar Offers Relief from Energy Crisis Caused by Iran War

Homeowners and businesses in the region, which relies heavily on imported oil, are installing rooftop solar panels to reduce the sting of soaring energy costs.

© Jes Aznar for The New York Times

Setting up a solar power system at a home in Quezon City, Philippines, this month.
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China’s Spending Slowdown Deepens as Households Tighten Their Belts

The unexpected decline in retail sales underscored China’s growing reliance on exports to sustain economic growth as domestic demand continues to falter.

© Qilai Shen for The New York Times

Retail sales dropped 0.6 percent in May from the same month a year earlier, the National Bureau of Statistics said on Tuesday.
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