Eurovision Asia launches in Bangkok as song contest marks 70th year

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Eurovision Asia holds its first grand final in Bangkok to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the contest.

Eleven countries are participating, though regional giants like China and India are absent from the debut.

The event uses the familiar 50/50 voting split between public votes and national juries.

Organisers faced a late budget cut and staffing changes ahead of the opening rehearsals.

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