BioThai strikes back after delay to chemicals ban
The ban has been opposed by the United States. After delay to the ban of agricultural chemicals was announced, BioThai Foundation, a strong supporter of the ban, released an…
Hundreds in Hong Kong hail Trump’s endorsement of Bills while pro-Beijing camp sees red
The US made into law a bill supporting pro-democracy demonstrators in Hong Kong. Hundreds gathered in Hong Kong’s Central financial district on Thursday night (Nov 28) to…
TikTok apologises for blocking American teen’s video about Xinjiang disguised as makeup tutorial
In a statement, TikTok blamed a “human moderation error” for the incident and promised to review its policies. VIdeo-sharing app TikTok apologised for blocking an American…
N. Korea says it tested super-large multiple rocket launcher
KCNA says it tested the rockets ‘under leader’s guidance’. North Korea said Friday it successfully tested a super-large multiple rocket launcher’s…
S. Korea to decide on anti-dumping tariff on Japanese steel plates
The trade war between the two countries continue. South Korea’s trade commission said Thursday it will soon decide whether to extend the existing anti-dumping tariff on…
Trump believed war with NK could have killed 100m people
The president has made his overtures to Pyongyang a major part of his foreign policy. US President Donald Trump estimated that as many as 100 million people could have been killed…
China, US agree to solve issues on core concerns in trade talks
Trade talks have been progressing steadily for the last few months. Top trade negotiators for China and the United States discussed solving issues regarding each other’s…
Thailand may lose CLMV markets to China unless it takes steps to increase exports, economist warns
China has aggressively expanded into the Mekong region. Thailand is likely to lose CLMV (Cambodia-Laos-Myanmar-Vietnam) markets to China in five years as this country currently…
Abe requests China’s Wang ‘Free Hong Kong’
Japan had before this refused to weigh in on the Hong Kong Crisis. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe confirmed Monday with Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi China’s…
Korea, ASEAN leaders highlight cooperation
Korea, Indonesia conclude CEPA talks, hope for RCEP. South Korea and Indonesia on Monday issued a joint declaration announcing the successful end of the comprehensive economic…