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  Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba will attend the memorial service on Iwo Jima in late March with U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Defense Minister Gen Nakatani.. This will be the first occasion for top officials from both countries to commemorate the battle of 1945 jointly, demonstrating Tokyo’s commitment to its security alliance with Washington. The event will serve …

Based on DNA analysis, scientists found a larger number of diverse Asian elephants living in the northern Cambodia region than they had previously thought. Research teams tracked down 51 surviving Asian elephants at wildlife sanctuaries across northern Cambodia to support efforts to conserve the endangered species. Research scientists and Cambodia’s Environment Ministry worked with the Fauna & Flora conservation group …

Senior representatives from India and ASEAN joined a meeting in Manila on Wednesday for the 27th ASEAN-India Senior Officials Meeting. Government representatives led by India’s Jaideep Mazumdar and the Philippines’ Ma Theresa P Lazaro presided over the 27th ASEAN-India Senior Officials’ Meeting where they evaluated partnership growth results with both sides. 27th ASEAN-India Senior Officials’ Meeting was Co-chaired by Secretary …

Japan’s automotive companies expect trade challenges because the Trump administration placed steel and aluminum tariffs internationally but kept them for Japan despite Trade Minister Muto’s diplomatic visit to Washington. The top government official in charge of foreign affairs labeled the situation disappointing but revealed that Japan would avoid countermeasures and stick to international talks. The small percentage of exports between …

According to a CSIS report China now leads ship production for commercial ships with 50% market share and the US remains at only 0.1%. One Chinese shipbuilder completed more commercial ships by tonnage in 2024 than US manufacturers have built since World War II ended. China has built the largest naval fleet in the world which creates economic and military …

Major Japanese companies awarded significant salary improvements during their annual work meetings because rising prices stress their employees. The Bank of Japan studies current economic figures for its decisions about interest rates. The Japan Council of Metalworkers’ Unions reveals that all but two of its largest 53 business union members – Networks Toyota Hitachi included – gained raises by 14,566 …

South Korean singer-songwriter Wheesung started R&B music in K-pop before his death occurred at his home in Seoul on March 10. He was 43. The police found evidence of normal circumstances after they arrived at the scene to find Wheesung in cardiac arrest.  Officials examine if drugs caused the death because Wheesung received a 2021 propofol violation conviction. Through a …

A North Korean test-fired multiple ballistic missiles toward the ocean on Monday before the beginning of annual Freedom Shield military drills between the United States and South Korea. Over the past year, North Korea conducted its fifth missile test breakpoints. South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff determined North Korea launched missiles from its Hwanghae province southwestern region. Their officials stated …

The Indian government places a tariff of up to USD 986 per tonne on Trichloro isocyanuric acid when imported from China and Japan. This duty remains active for five years to defend domestic producers against cheap imports that injure their operations. The DGTR found that Indian producers experienced harm from dumped goods from China and Japan so the Finance Ministry …

The Musso EV was introduced by KG Mobility on March 5, making South Korea enter the electric pickup truck future. A first into the country, this becoming electric, set the standards for zero-emissions utility trucks.The grand launch ceremony took place at KG Mobility headquarters in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi Province, albeit unaccompanied by dignitaries from BYD, the Chinese battery supplier. Strong, Efficient, …