China drafts law to help protect ‘black soil’
Producing about one-quarter of the country's total grain output, black soil plays an important role in ensuring China's food supply.
Sake ice cream finds sweet spot in Asia
The ice cream made with a brewing byproduct was first handmade by a small, long-established ice cream shop in Hakodate, Hokkaido.
Cold wave to hit N. Korea as it prepares to mark leader’s 10 years in power
The 37-year-old formally rose to power on Dec 30, 2011, 13 days after his father Kim Jong-il died.
S. Korea unveils measures to prevent foreigners’ illegal property transactions
The government will also bar foreigners on short-term stay visas to engage in the property rental business.
Connecting through the love for rendang
The Rendang Festival also saw a talk on cooking techniques and the cultural significance of cooking the dish.
Shidaowan nuclear plant gives China edge in nuclear power tech
Both reactors of the Shidaowan plant are expected to be put into commercial operation by the end of June next year.
Korean food companies go vegan to target meat-alternative market
As of this year, there is an estimated population of some 2.5 million vegans and vegetarians in Korea.
Man beaten to death in India for attempted ‘sacrilege’ at Golden Temple
The unidentified man jumped over a railing into the temple's inner sanctum during Saturday evening prayers.
75 reported dead after Typhoon Odette batters Visayas, Mindanao: Officials
More than 300,000 people fled their homes and beachfront resorts as Typhoon Rai ravaged the southern and central regions.
Carrie Lam looks forward to working with new LegCo, thanks voters
She also said the 2021 LegCo General Election is an important election following improvements to Hong Kong’s electoral system.