Asia-Pacific
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IFA Berlin Wants to Lure More Japanese Firms
BERLIN (Jiji Press) — Chief of the operator of the ongoing IFA tech show in Berlin expressed hopes f...
September 5, 2023
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China Marks WWII Victory Day on Alert
BEIJING (Jiji Press) — China marked the 78th anniversary of its World War II victory over Japan on S...
September 4, 2023
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China Creates Map Proclaiming Disputed Areas its Territory as Neighbors Protest
JAKARTA/NEW DELHI — China has produced a new map that is drawing protests from its neighbors. Dispu...
September 4, 2023
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Hong Kong’s Import Ban Puts Japanese Restaurants in a Pickle
HONG KONG — More than a week after the Hong Kong government banned imports of seafood from 10 Japane...
September 2, 2023
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Seoul’s Business Hub, Yeouido, Makes English-friendly Push to Attract More Investment
The Seoul Metropolitan Government said on Aug. 21 that it has begun turning Yeouido, home to finance...
September 2, 2023
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Crank Callers from China Say They Dialed Japan Just for Kicks or To Kill Time
SHANGHAI/BEIJING — A spate of crank calls have been made to entities in Japan since diluted treated ...
August 31, 2023
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Financial Secretary: ‘Airport City’ to Make Hong Kong Gateway of Choice for Travelers
Hong Kong is banking on the strategic development of Hong Kong International Airport into an “airpor...
August 31, 2023
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China Seizes on Water Release as Diplomatic Card; Facts Suppressed Online While Rumors Allowed to Flourish
The administration of Chinese President Xi Jinping has tacitly approved posts on social media sites ...
August 30, 2023
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Chinese Song Streamed Billions of Times for ‘Satirical’ Vibe
SHANGHAI — A new song by mainland China’s well-known pop singer Dao Lang has gone viral in the count...
August 29, 2023
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New Cambodia Prime Minister Set to Retain Father’s Pro-China Stance
KOH KONG PROVINCE, Cambodia — Cambodian infrastructure has developed apace in recent years, with Chi...
August 28, 2023
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Stones, Eggs Thrown at Japanese Schools in China
BEIJING (Jiji Press) — Stones and eggs have been thrown into the premises of Japanese schools in Chi...
August 27, 2023
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Startup Charged Asia Revs Consumer Interest in Its Electric Motorbikes with Subscription Model
Electric motorcycle manufacturer Charged Asia is charging forward, saying it is the first Singapore ...
August 26, 2023
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Japanese Seafood Banned in China; Fresh Fish Imports had Already Plummeted
SHANGHAI — The Chinese government dealt a harsh new blow to Japanese fisheries business operators an...
August 25, 2023
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Thai Buffalo Race Marks Start of Rice Growing during Monsoon Season
CHONBURI, Thailand (Reuters) — Thai farmers marked the beginning of rice cultivation during the mons...
August 24, 2023
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China, H.K. to Toughen Import Restrictions on Japanese Food
BEIJING / HONG KONG (Jiji Press) — Beijing and Hong Kong plan to expand their import restrictions on...
August 24, 2023
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