US move of suspending 44 China-bound flights opposed
According to the US transport department, the order was issued "in response" to measures by Chinese authorities.
LDP-backed candidate wins Nago mayoral race amid military base issue
The central government plans to proceed as planned with the project to relocate the US Marine Corps’ Futenma Air Station to Nago.
K-content industry sets another export record in 2020 at $11.92 billion
The 16.3% growth in the cultural content industry compares to the 5.5% decline in the overall exports in 2020 in the face of Covid-19.
Chinese teen spurned by birth parents kills himself after family reunion
Liu Xuezhou's death has sparked a heated discussion online, with many feeling sorry for Liu's experience and condemning internet trolls.
Indonesia opens travel bubble for Singaporeans
Singapore accounted for the second-largest number of visitors to Indonesia in 2019, after Malaysia.
Chinese regulator supporting green development of new energy vehicles
The Chinese government has handed out nearly 150 billion yuan ($23.67 billion) in subsidies for new energy vehicles since 2009.
Tokyo stocks turn modestly higher on US futures rise
Investors gradually renewed buying sentiment, in view of US index futures’ advance in pre-market trading.
Ireland looks to export more meat to China
The value of Irish pork exports to China has been on the rise in recent years, and with the figure exceeding 200 million euros in 2020.
Philippines medical groups ask Duterte anew to veto vape bill
The proposed law also lowers the age limit for vaping from 21 to 18 years old, and removes the existing two-flavor restriction.
Viet Nam a rising star in Southeast Asia’s startup scene
In 2021, investment into Vietnamese startups reached more than $1.3 billion, with fintech the leading sector in terms of total deal value.