Jin of BTS named ‘elite soldier,’ gets early promotion
He was the first of BTS to begin national service, and his discharge date is set for June 12, 2024.
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Asean urged to shun big powers’ proxy wars
Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi also said Asean can navigate the regional and global dynamics by promoting the “paradigm of collaboration”.
Japan, NATO to sign new agreement, strengthen cooperation
The partnership program will state the cooperation content in greater detail and specify more than a dozen priority areas over the next four years.
China announces 11 foreign aid projects to court developing countries
Reception to China’s foreign overtures, which have grown under Mr Xi’s leadership, has been mixed.
Vietnam orders Netflix to remove Chinese TV drama over disputed map
The move marks the second time in a week Hanoi has sought to restrict foreign entertainment.
Indonesia inaugurates Hollywood lookalike named ‘Movieland’
The zone has been developed for the past 18 years with an investment totalling US$3.5 billion, with each hectare of the site requiring around $100 million.
The ‘game’ of human trafficking on social networks
In the absence of strict checks, agents freely advertise services to "attract customers" via TikTok, YouTube and Facebook.
China’s swarming of reefs may be start of occupation: Philippine coast guard official
Philippine authorities reported on July 7 that over 50 Chinese maritime militia vessels were seen “loitering” at Del Pilar and Escoda south of Recto Bank west of Palawan…
Driverless taxis to start paid service in Beijing
116 self-driving taxis have been operating in Beijing on a trial basis for the past four months, completing over 1.5 million test trips.
‘Ghost babies’ expose Korea’s lack of maternal support, social taboos
The stigma of being an unwed mother has persisted in Korean society and, in most cases, leaves an indelible mark on the mothers’ lives.