Pakistani’s research leads to first pig-to-human heart transplant
The eight-hour operation took place in Baltimore on Friday, and the patient, a Maryland resident, was doing well on Monday.
N. Korean leader urges ‘strategic military muscle’ after missile tests
The tests appear to seek ways to penetrate American, South Korean, and regional missile defenses.
When you’re of a mixed race and not easily accepted
An entrepreneur and an activist is trying hard to raise awareness about racial issues in Japan
10 propositions for Korea’s presidential candidates
In his letter to the leading presidential candidates, the writer urges both of them to pay attention to 10 crucial issues facing the country
S. Korea ranks 9th in defense tech, but needs ‘intensive’ R&D in space weapons
South Korea was evaluated as lagging the most behind the US in the field of space weapons among the 26 types of weapons.
Inflation puts pressure on prices of Chinese New Year goodies
Prices of canned abalone and mushroom from China have climbed by more than 10 per cent mainly due to lower production.
N. Korea test-fires unidentified projectile toward East Sea: JCS
The launch came less than a week after North Korea on Jan 5 test-fired what it claimed to be a “hypersonic missile.”
Japan govt to support tourism on remote islands, preserve territorial waters
The economies of remote islands in particular have been hit hard by the decline in tourism due to the spread of Covid-19.
M’sia govt to draft National Recovery Plan 2.0, says Muhyiddin
The National Recovery Council chairman said a team would be formed to conduct an in-depth study on the various sectors of the economy.
All Malaysia-Singapore VTL bus tickets in early Feb snapped up amid CNY rush
Singapore on Dec 22 last year suspended the sale of new VTL tickets for travel into the Republic or Malaysia until Jan 20.