South Korea moves to avoid Japanese asset sale
With South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol keen to improve the country’s relationship with Japan, the opinion is seen as a positive development.
Geopolitics
Seoul to take inspiration from Singapore’s HDB
In town to attend the ongoing World Cities Summit, Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon spent Saturday studying some landmark projects by the Housing Board.
Japan, U.S. foreign ministers affirm importance of Taiwan Strait
The two men also reiterated the importance of peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait, where China is increasing military pressure.
Japan-U.S. to boost economic cooperation, eying China
The two countries intend to promote bilateral cooperation in the field of semiconductors, human resource development and supply chain enhancement.
Wang Yi, Blinken expected at ASEAN meeting in Phnom Penh
Director of the International Relations Institute at the Royal Academy noted the presence of these two top diplomats is of vital importance to the success of Cambodia as chair of…
Russian strikes in southern Ukraine kill owner of key grain exporter
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the country may harvest only half its usual amount of grain this year due to the invasion.
Another harassment incident recorded in Ayungin Shoal
Ayungin Shoal is a low-tide elevation located 105 nautical miles off Palawan and is within the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone.
North Korean leader warns of annihilation if Seoul attempts preemptive strike
In his speech, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un also expressed his antagonism toward the incumbent South Korean president, referring to him without his title.
South Korea’s Park vows to find solution to labour row with Japan
The issue of Koreans requisitioned to work for Japanese companies during World War II stands at the center of lingering wartime disputes between Japan and South Korea.
Russia-Ukraine war beneficial only for arms producers: Bangladesh PM
PM Sheikh Hasina mentioned that "the war is meaningless" since only arms producers are profiting off of it at the cost of the common people.