South Korea sets eyes on 30 million international tourists by 2027
The tourism organization proposes to achieve the number through digital tourism platform services and K-content storytelling tour programs.
Russian strategic bombers patrol Sea of Japan
Two Russian Tu-95MS long-range strategic bombers performed a flight, lasting over seven hours, over the neutral waters of the Sea of Japan.
Bikini-wearing intruder caught on CCTV trying to break into Chiang Mai shop
The intruder was a man wearing a wig and a bikini who was caught on CCTV.
Character meaning battle chosen as this year’s kanji
It was chosen also for 2001, when the United States was hit by terrorist attacks.
Titan shatters record with $1.3 million bid for lucky license plate
The much-coveted “9nn 9999” license plate fetched a record-breaking 45.09 million baht at an auction of special plates.
US delegation to visit China
The delegation will visit China, South Korea and Japan from December 11-14.
No to Najib’s bid for papers
A three-judge panel of the Court of Appeal unanimously dismissed Najib’s appeals on grounds that there was no error by the High Court that could have warranted an appeal.
Self-exiled former Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif will return to Pakistan in Jan
Nawaz Sharif will allocate tickets to the candidates for the next general elections. Polls are likely to be held in the country in 2023.
Suicide bombing kills police officer, injures 11
The suicide bomber is believed to have been affiliated with the Islamic State-inspired group Jamaah Ansharut Daulah and had previously been jailed on terrorism charges.
After iPhones, Apple might shift iPad production in India
This, reportedly, is in an effort to move up to 30% of its manufacturing outside of China to maintain a healthy supply chain.