‘Hello Hong Kong’ campaign issues 200,000 free air tickets
As part of the campaign, more than 760,000 tourists have also received HK$100 consumption vouchers that offer discounts at various outlets and attractions.
China blasts Japan over export curbs on 23 types of chipmaking technology
The Chinese mainland is the largest export destination for Japanese semiconductor equipment manufacturers.
Japan to delay seeking election to nonpermanent UN Security Council seat
By relinquishing its chance to become a council member again in the near future, Japan hopes to deepen its cooperation with emerging and developing countries collectively known as…
US rejects purchase bid, says F-35 fighter jets too sophisticated for Thailand
The Royal Thai Air Force has been pushing to buy two F-35 aircraft for 7.38 billion baht to replace its fleet of ageing F-16 fighter jets.
Cambodia PM warns of international election interference
According to the prime minister, some diplomats have released statements in the run-up to the July 23 election – a move he deems to be an attempt to interfere in Cambodia’s…
Joint operation to prevent violence in Rohingya camps soon
Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan said the authorities will conduct a joint operation to prevent members of Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army and Arakan Army from entering the camps.
South Korea’s Nuri rocket set for 3rd launch
For the third journey to space, Nuri will carry a next-generation small satellite developed by the Satellite Technology Research Center to test multiple space technologies.
Indian court seeks BBC response in Modi documentary defamation case
India reacted angrily to the documentary calling it a biased “propaganda piece” and blocking sharing of any clips from it on social media.
Riding on G-7 success, Japan PM Fumio Kishida eyes early election
Although Mr Kishida said on May 21 he was not thinking of dissolving Parliament now, experts feel he may not be able to resist as favourable conditions stack up.
Taiwan excluded from WHO annual assembly following Chinese opposition
Taiwan condemned the WHO decision, saying it was “contemptible” of China to block its participation in global bodies and that Beijing had no right to speak for the island.