17 people injured in Tokyo train attack
The attacker, a 24-year-old man, reportedly sais he wanted to be executed by killing people
Former US ambassador Bill Richardson heads to Myanmar
Bill Richardson is on a private humanitarian mission and U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres was aware of the mission
Japan’s ruling coalition maintains majority
The LDP is also looking to maintain a single-party majority in the House of Representatives.
Indonesia assumes G-20 presidency, puts Covid-19 recovery high on next year’s agenda
The year-long presidency, which officially begins on Dec 1 and ends on Nov 30, will culminate with the 17th leaders summit on the holiday island of Bali in October next year.
Hainan free trade port to improve Sino-Asean economic ties
Regional connectivity and business ties are set to improve with the growth of the Hainan port, experts believe
S. Korea kicks off largest-ever sale fiesta amid pandemic
The annual nationwide shopping event in the latest effort to boost private spending amid the prolonged pandemic.
Thousands protest for monarchy reform, as Thailand readies for more tourists
Protesters called for the lese majeste law that makes it a crime to insult the monarchy, or Section 112 of the Thai Criminal Code, to be repealed.
Blinken and Wang warn against fuelling Taiwan tensions
The two locked horns over Taiwan on the sidelines of a Group of 20 summit on Sunday and traded warnings
Indonesia joins search for digital talents in Asia-Pacific
Indonesia’s Presidential Chief of Staff Moeldoko will share solutions and best practices in building a sustainable ecosystem to foster digital talents in the region
Media groups condemn radioman’s slay in Davao
The reporter and volunteer anchor was shot six times at close range by gunmen who barged inside his apartment in Bansalan town