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China records third consecutive daily COVID-19 casesChina records third consecutive daily COVID-19 cases

China records third consecutive daily COVID-19 cases

On Friday, November 25, China recorded 35,183 new COVID-19 infections, of which 3,474 were symptomatic and 31,709 were asymptomatic, the…

November 26, 2022
Huawei is banned in the US because of security concernsHuawei is banned in the US because of security concerns

Huawei is banned in the US because of security concerns

The Biden administration has prohibited the certification of Huawei Technologies and ZTE's new telecommunications equipment because they represent "an intolerable…

November 26, 2022
President Yoon of South Korea threatens truckers on strikePresident Yoon of South Korea threatens truckers on strike

President Yoon of South Korea threatens truckers on strike

President Yoon Suk-yeol of South Korea warned that the government may intervene to break up a statewide strike by truckers,…

November 25, 2022
Philippines sends China a letter verbale after debris seizurePhilippines sends China a letter verbale after debris seizure

Philippines sends China a letter verbale after debris seizure

The Philippines addressed a letter verbale to China requesting "clarification" over a recent incident in which Chinese coast guard personnel…

November 24, 2022
Japan’s late World Cup goals stun GermanyJapan’s late World Cup goals stun Germany

Japan’s late World Cup goals stun Germany

Ritsu Doan and Takuma Asano scored late goals to give Japan a 2-1 victory over Germany in the World Cup…

November 24, 2022
Japanese PM pressured over campaign spending reportJapanese PM pressured over campaign spending report

Japanese PM pressured over campaign spending report

The office of Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in western Hiroshima prefecture discovered mistakes in receipts linked to a campaign…

November 24, 2022
China-based hackers spear-phish Asia-Pacific governments, especially PHChina-based hackers spear-phish Asia-Pacific governments, especially PH

China-based hackers spear-phish Asia-Pacific governments, especially PH

Friday, November 18th, Trend Micro revealed that they had found a worldwide spear-phishing effort conducted by a China-based threat actor,…

November 23, 2022
SHINEE’s Minho releases anticipated ‘CHASE’ teaserSHINEE’s Minho releases anticipated ‘CHASE’ teaser

SHINEE’s Minho releases anticipated ‘CHASE’ teaser

Shawols, this is not a drill! On November 22, SHINee shared the first preview for Minho's upcoming solo album CHASE…

November 22, 2022
Marcos wasn’t the only ASEAN leader to comment on Russia-UkraineMarcos wasn’t the only ASEAN leader to comment on Russia-Ukraine

Marcos wasn’t the only ASEAN leader to comment on Russia-Ukraine

In March 2022, Singapore and Cambodia issued their condemnation of Russia. Singapore criticized and implemented sanctions against Russia on March…

November 22, 2022
Beijing tells PH to ‘reject unilateralism and bullying’Beijing tells PH to ‘reject unilateralism and bullying’

Beijing tells PH to ‘reject unilateralism and bullying’

During what Malacaang described as a "historic" bilateral encounter, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. and Chinese President Xi Jinping discussed…

November 18, 2022