Indonesia to require palm oil export permits as cooking oil prices soar
Indonesia has been trying to bring down domestic cooking oil prices that have climbed about 40 per cent from a year earlier.
Century-old ‘Korean age’ triggers confusion over antivirus measures
The Korean age system where everyone is considered a year old at birth is known to have derived from China centuries ago.
National language institute to deploy AI for more objective Korean tests
The institute’s plans also include a reorganization of the Korean language dictionary to reflect major changes in the language.
China’s Li Keqiang pledges to promote growth of China-Germany ties
He also said China is ready to hold a new round of intergovernmental consultations at an early date.
Japan’s Kishida aims to pursue pandemic measures, ‘new capitalism’ in tandem
He also shed light on a plan to create a world free of nuclear weapons by establishing a “global council of wise persons”.
Hong Kong budget deficit may be less than predicted: Finance secretary
The government had initially expected there would be a budget deficit of HK$101.6 billion for financial year 2021-22.
China’s economy expands 8.1% in 2021: National Bureau of Statistics
China, the world's second-largest economy, is expected to cover over 18 percent of the global economy in 2021.
Asean Tourism Forum 2022 reboots sector for Cambodia
Tourism minister Thong Khon said the forum marks a milestone in the reopening of Asean tourist destinations.
Indonesia’s poverty rate falls to pre-pandemic levels
The government expects the economy to contract by 0.6 percent to 1.7 percent this year, before rebounding to 5 percent growth next year.
Tsunami warnings, advisories issued for wide area in Japan
Tsunami up to 3 meters high were predicted to reach the Amami and Tokara islands.