India needs to address major obstacles to reach its 2030 target of setting up 500 GW of renewable power plants as Ember reveals in its new energy report. To align with important climate targets annual investment needs to grow by 20 percent compared to current amount. Project start-up hit roadblocks because authorities could not buy the land, connect the grid …

In a tragic incident in South Korea’s Cheonan, south of the capital Seoul, on Tuesday, at least a couple of people died and 5 others sustained injuries after an under-construction bridge collapsed, according to a report by Reuters.The accident happened around 9:49 am as multiple steel structures supporting the bridge collapsed one after another, reported Yonhap. The media agency had …

It’s been three long days waiting for the second season of All of Us Are Dead, and we still don’t know when the Netflix zombie series will return. With that long of a wait, it hurts my heart even more. While All of Us Are Dead was not the first K-drama featuring zombies, it brought something new—quirky characters, gushing action, …

 A tentative agreement on wages and benefits has been reached between Samsung Electronics and one of its labor unions for the year 2025. Samsung Electronics reached a tentative settlement with its respective union and is supposed to implement a 5.1% raise along with stock grants for 2025. This agreement is expected to ease frayed relations after Samsung’s first-ever labor strike …

Japan and the Philippines have committed to bolster cooperation to safeguard regional peace and stability amid growing concerns over China and its rising belligerency. On Monday, Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani and his Philippine counterpart Gilberto Teodoro met in Manila and agreed to deepen cooperation in military training, intelligence sharing, and other domains. Together with the United States, the two …

The land of Korean dramas is full of heart-fluttering romance and protagonists seeming impossibly perfect. There is a reality dating series that has become a cultural sensation in the country as it likes to keep things absolutely real. ‘I am Solo’ feels more like a mirror to the messy and practical realities of modern romance. First aired in 2021, it …

Japan’s male police cadets are learning makeup skills. This change has sparked discussions on social media, luring mixed reactions. Some users are making humorous remarks, but others are supporting the idea. Traditionally, police academies across Japan focus on physical and legal training. But the latest introduction of training for makeup, skincare and grooming is seen as an effort to promote …

Hong Kong and Singapore stand out from other Asian countries for their actions to control and use cryptocurrencies. At the same time, Bitcoin hit a US$110,000 record in value. President Trump’s goal to construct a global crypto hub in America prompted Asian nations to accelerate their cryptocurrency guidelines as America’s digital asset market grew intense. The Securities and Futures Commission …

The Philippines achieved an important victory for its financial reputation by eliminating its position on the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list. The Financial Action Task Force reviewed the Philippines’s financial reforms successfully and announced to removal of the country from their watchlist. What is the FATF Grey List? FATF includes nations in its grey list when their systems …

During a large-scale operation, the Philippine police detained more than 450 persons in a raid against a ‘Chinese run’ scam activity in Manila. The crackdown conducted on February 20 resulted in the arrest of 137 Chinese nationals and five Chinese bosses. Police found out that the area was being used as a scam hub. Police also found that scamming victims …