Japan-China-South Korea summit yields little agreement
The recent trilateral summit illustrated a clear confrontation with China, a country that is increasing its hegemonic behaviour, with Japan and South Korea emphasising the…
Toyota to end hefty Olympic sponsorship; shifts focus to individual athlete support
In 2015, Toyota became the first automaker to sign a contract as a top-tier Olympic sponsor. The 10-year contract expires this year.
South Korean shows most-viewed of Netflix’s non-English titles: report
Titles in Korean (9%), Spanish (7%) and Japanese (5%) captured the largest shares of viewership outside of English, respectively.
South Korea confirms North Korea’s latest spy satellite launch failed
Wreckage from satellite explosion observed on North’s side of the sea about 2 minutes after launch.
Worst injuries include possible paralysis: Thai doctors treating SQ321 passengers
While all patients at Samitivej Srinakarin Hospital are in stable condition, recovery could be weeks or even years, said Dr Krittanai Thangsakul, who was in charge of treating…
Singapore, Tokyo, Bangkok among top Asian cities for foreign workers: BCG Global Talent report
London ranks first (9%) as the most popular city for highly skilled foreign workers to relocate to, followed by Amsterdam (8%) and Dubai (7%). Abu Dhabi and New York ranked fourth…
Concerns raised over South Korea’s plan to hire foreign-licensed doctors
Doctors claim it would bring uncertainty to medical system citing differences in training, practices, language barriers.
Philippines, Brunei sign deals on maritime, tourism, agri sectors
The deals aim to generate more jobs and accelerate economic transformation for both countries.
Body parts found in septic tank of Kolkata flat of murdered Bangladesh MP
The West Bengal CID has dismantled the sewerage line, septic tank, and commode of the flat, where the lawmaker was murdered, as per the request of the Bangladesh Detective Branch.
Malaysia arrests 123 foreigners, majority Myanmar nationals, for illegal residence
The arrested individuals will face prosecution under the Malaysian Immigration Act 1959/63.