Asia-Pacific
200 Artillery Shells Fired by North Korea Near Yeonpyeong Prompt South Korean Evacuation
Reports emerged on Friday that South Korea issued evacuation orders to the residents of Yeonpyeong Island, located near the border with North Korea, following North Korea's launch of 200...
New Vaccine Panel Recommendations Weaken Covid and Childhood Immunization Guidance
New recommendations from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), a federal vaccine panel...
Retailers Slash Seasonal Hiring to Lowest Level Since 2009
Seasonal hiring in the retail sector is on track to fall to its lowest...
Ford Offers Subprime Buyers Special Financing to Boost F-150 Sales
Ford Motor is ramping up efforts to drive sales of its flagship F-150 pickup...
New Home Sales Jump 20.5% in August Despite High Mortgage Rates
Sales of newly built homes surged 20.5% in August compared with July, marking the...
Unraveling Japan’s Decision: The Release of Treated Water from Fukushima
In a move that has sparked widespread discussion and debate, the Japanese government, under the leadership of Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, announced its plans...
Japan Clarifies Plans for Fukushima Wastewater Disposal
Late Monday, Japan confirmed its communication with China and Russia regarding the oceanic discharge of wastewater from the Fukushima nuclear power station, a property...
Fukushima’s Radioactive Release: Hong Kong’s Food Safety and Economic Concerns
On a typical Tuesday, the world's attention shifted to the strong statement from Hong Kong's leader on Japan's decision to release treated radioactive water...
Australia Strengthens Defense with US Missile Purchase Amid Aukus Debates
Australia, in a significant move, has acquired A$1.7 billion (US$1.1 billion) worth of missiles from the United States. This action intensifies ongoing domestic debates...
Taiwan’s William Lai: Navigating Tensions with China Amid Presidential Aspirations
Taiwan's Vice President, William Lai, who is strongly positioned to become the island's next president, has drawn significant attention following China's recent military drills...
Asia’s Travel Retail Impact on Estee Lauder & the Luxury Market
In today's fast-paced world of commerce and travel, various economic sectors are interwoven in a complex tapestry of trade. As the globe continues to...
President Joko Widodo’s Annual Address: A Deep Dive into Indonesia’s Aspirations and Achievements
On a sunny Wednesday in Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia, a bustling city of millions, the atmosphere within the legislative hall was thick with...
Barbenheimer Controversy: Hollywood’s Cultural Misstep in Japan
IntroductionHollywood's blockbuster, Barbie, made a grand entry into Japanese cinemas amidst a whirlpool of controversy stemming from memes linking it with another film, Oppenheimer....
Chinese and Russian Diplomats Advocate Political Settlement for Korean Peninsula Issue
In their meeting held in Beijing, Chinese special representative on Korean Peninsula affairs, Liu Xiaoming, and Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko emphasized the...
China and Vietnam Forge Stronger Military Ties for Regional Stability
Chinese Defence Minister Li Shangfu's announcement regarding China's willingness to collaborate with Vietnam in reinforcing high-level communication and deepening military cooperation has significant implications...
Chinese President Xi Jinping Offers Heartfelt Condolences to India Over Tragic Train Accident
The news of the tragic train accident in the eastern Indian state of Odisha has garnered the attention and heartfelt condolences of Chinese President...
China-Central Asia Summit: A Game-Changer for Regional Development and Peace
In a landmark summit held in Xi'an, Chinese President Xi Jinping outlined a comprehensive roadmap for China-Central Asia cooperation, emphasizing the need to strengthen...
G7 Leaders Pledge to Counter China’s ‘Malign’ Practices and Tackle Economic Coercion
Hiroshima, Japan - In a united front against China's perceived "malign" practices, Group of Seven (G7) leaders have vowed to launch a new initiative...
Hong Kong’s Controversial Bill on Overseas Lawyers and Marcos Jnr’s Call for Swift Code of Conduct in South China Sea
In a controversial move, the Legislative Council of Hong Kong passed a bill on Wednesday allowing local authorities to prevent overseas lawyers from participating...
