China, Bhutan sign roadmap for expediting boundary negotiations
The agreement comes amid Beijing' border dispute with New Delhi.
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Fisheries aid sought after red tide kills Hokkaido sea urchins, salmon
The damage is believed to have been caused by a red tide of an unprecedented scale that has entered waters off the Pacific coast of eastern Hokkaido since mid-September.
Publishers in China take to livestreaming to sell books
One livestreaming session at a publisher lasts about three hours, covering the 103 books.
Man falls in Dhaka drain, comes out of connecting canal alive
Locals said he was sitting on a bypass over the Kalshi canal before falling into the water.
Lei Jun, Xiaomi’s CEO tops Forbes China CEOs list
The average age of the 50 CEOs is 54, and five women made the annual ranking list.
Govt to back Jakarta-Bandung high-speed rail project despite cost overrun
The Chinese-Indonesian infrastructure project is grossly over budget, but a new regulation will allow the government to fund it.
Pakistan’s nuclear scientist laid to rest in Islamabad
Reports said that he died after being transferred to a hospital with lung problems.
India, China hold talks to address ongoing military standoff
The talks were held in Ladakh, two months after both sides agreed to withdraw troops from Gogra.
Japan to accelerate green initiatives while ensuring emerging Asia is not left behind
Japan has earmarked US$10 billion (S$13.6 billion) in this regard for the Asia Energy Transition Initiative to help Asean, Central Asia and the Middle East move away from fossil…
China’s food delivery giant Meituan fined for monopolistic behaviour
Officials say Meituan abused its dominant market position to compel merchants to sign exclusive agreements with its platform.