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North Korea launches cruise missiles to show nuclear counterattackNorth Korea launches cruise missiles to show nuclear counterattack

North Korea launches cruise missiles to show nuclear counterattack

Friday, February 24, state media said that North Korea conducted a test launch of four strategic cruise missiles as part…

February 24, 2023
Japan’s Emperor delivers his first birthday address in his four-year reignJapan’s Emperor delivers his first birthday address in his four-year reign

Japan’s Emperor delivers his first birthday address in his four-year reign

Thursday, February 23, Japanese Emperor Naruhito delivered his first public birthday address since succeeding to the throne nearly four years…

February 23, 2023
Augmented reality device will be made by Apple’s Chinese contract manufacturerAugmented reality device will be made by Apple’s Chinese contract manufacturer

Augmented reality device will be made by Apple’s Chinese contract manufacturer

Nikkei Asia reported on Thursday, February 23, that Apple's Chinese contract manufacturer Luxshare Precision Industries Co Ltd will assist develop…

February 23, 2023
Indonesia values China’s support for the Myanmar peace agreementIndonesia values China’s support for the Myanmar peace agreement

Indonesia values China’s support for the Myanmar peace agreement

Indonesia's Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi stated on February 22 that she welcomes China's support for the regional group ASEAN's five-point…

February 22, 2023
China and ASEAN will step up negotiations on a South China Sea codeChina and ASEAN will step up negotiations on a South China Sea code

China and ASEAN will step up negotiations on a South China Sea code

Indonesian and Chinese officials announced on February 22 that negotiations on a code of conduct (COC) for the South China…

February 22, 2023
Hong Kong is under pressure to reduce budget spending as the deficit risesHong Kong is under pressure to reduce budget spending as the deficit rises

Hong Kong is under pressure to reduce budget spending as the deficit rises

Hong Kong is under pressure to reign down spending as it announces its annual budget on Wednesday, February 22. This…

February 21, 2023
The housing crisis has impacted South Korea’s ‘jeonse’ rent-free rentersThe housing crisis has impacted South Korea’s ‘jeonse’ rent-free renters

The housing crisis has impacted South Korea’s ‘jeonse’ rent-free renters

South Korea's rent-free renting system, which landlords and renters alike benefitted from over a lengthy period of rising residential property…

February 21, 2023
Chinese harassment in the South China Sea is becoming a “daily occurrence”Chinese harassment in the South China Sea is becoming a “daily occurrence”

Chinese harassment in the South China Sea is becoming a “daily occurrence”

Addressing a prestigious security conference in Munich, Germany, Filipino Foreign Secretary Enrique Manalo called attention to China's escalating harassment of…

February 20, 2023
South Korea and the US will conduct nuclear drills in response to North Korean threatsSouth Korea and the US will conduct nuclear drills in response to North Korean threats

South Korea and the US will conduct nuclear drills in response to North Korean threats

In an effort to better confront North Korea's threats, South Korea and the United States will conduct tabletop drills in…

February 17, 2023
Air France CEO says Chinese rivals have “unfair edge” flying over RussiaAir France CEO says Chinese rivals have “unfair edge” flying over Russia

Air France CEO says Chinese rivals have “unfair edge” flying over Russia

Air France-CEO KLM's has warned that European airlines forced to take longer flights to Asia to avoid Russia will struggle…

February 17, 2023