WHO okays world’s first malaria vaccine
The mosquito-borne disease kills more than 400,000 people a year, mostly children.
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Kishida to follow predecessors to counter China’s hegemonic moves
He also expressed skepticism regarding China’s application to join the CPTPP.
US trade chief seeks ‘frank’ talks with China
Issues including implementation of the phase-one economic and trade agreement, and industrial policies.
Dozen’s of Asia’s influentials in the spotlight after leak of Pandora Papers
The list includes Malaysia's former Finance Minister, two senior Cabinet ministers in Indonesia, and many more.
Taiwan launches new streaming platform on Youtube in soft power push
The new streaming service will offer a variety of programs for the public.
China flies record 56 warplanes toward Taiwan
The first sortie of 52 planes included 34 J-16 fighter jets and 12 H-6 bombers, among other aircraft, Taiwan said.
Kishida promotes younger LDP members to Cabinet
One eye-catching selection was the appointment of 46-year-old Takayuki Kobayashi.
Indonesia to reopen Bali for foreign tourists on Oct 14
Foreign nationals, however, will have to quarantine for eight-days at their own expense.
Fumio Kishida sworn in as Japan’s 100th prime minister, to hold general election on Oct 31
The new prime minister will likely dissolve the Diet at the end of an extraordinary session on Oct 14.
Over 700 prominent Pakistanis named in ICIJ’s Pandora Papers
The list includes Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin and several others.