Japan slowly develops a taste for sheep meat
It might be difficult to find a country that consumes as little sheep meat as Japan does, the reasons for which are historical. But that is now changing.
AUKUS spurs arms race, puts to test Aussie pledge of nuclear non-proliferation
As Australia faces no major defence perils from the Pacific nations, the new grouping’s move is aimed at Chinese presence in the Asia Pacific.
No turning back: ASEAN leaders urged to sustain pressure against Myanmar junta
Regional leaders are to set to meet virtually this week without the coup leader in attendance.
Fewer than 20% women candidates in Japan’s lower house election
This figure is down 23 from the previous House of Representatives election in 2017.
Two Thai monks become social media stars
The duo's livestream mixes traditional Buddhism teachning with jokes and giggles.
Restaurants and bars cautious about staying open late at night
As the prolonged pandemic led to changes in social behavior, it has prompted questions in the industry over whether staying open until late at night will actually lead to…
China passes new law limiting prohibiting parents from putting too much academic pressure on young children
The new law takes effect on Jan 1 and will place responsibility on parents and guardians for children's education.
Moon says S. Korea to begin gradual return to normal life from November
Despite the measures, however, some anti-virus restrictions, including a mask-wearing rule, will remain in place after November.
Celltrion’s coronavirus self-test kit gets FDA emergency approval
The self-test kit has also won approval for emergency use by other countries, including South Korea.
Japan PM Kishida earns mixed results in by-elections ahead of general election
The ruling party lost the seat in Shizuoka, one of the two seats closely watched as a bellwether of public support for LDP.