ASEAN News

Particularly with relation to the Philippines and China’s continuous conflict, the G7 leaders have shown a united opposition against the forceful activities in the South China Sea. They have underlined once more their great worry about the current state of affairs and their strong resistance to any unilateral force-based transformation of the status quo. Respecting World Law The United Nations …

After banning “misbehaving aunties,” a term used colloquially to describe older women, a gym in Incheon, South Korea, has sparked a heated debate about ageism. The gym’s sign, which clearly states “off limits to ajummas” and “only cultivated and elegant women allowed,” has become a focal point for discussions on discrimination and societal views of older women. This episode highlights …

The Philippines has added a new visa requirement for Chinese tourists in order to strengthen the screening procedure. Chinese nationals wishing to apply for a temporary visitor’s visa now have to give the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) their Social Insurance Record Certificates (SIRC). Making Sure Entry Is Safe Part of the larger effort by the Philippine government to guarantee …

The historical representation of the protracted standoff between North and South Korea, the Korean Demilitarised Zone (DMZ), has drawn attention from around the world lately as the focal point of rising military tensions. Gunshot occurrences recently have raised questions about the stability of the area and highlighted the ongoing instability that defines the Korean Peninsula. Unfolding of Events The recent …

Nine years ago, the Taiwanese engineer Charles Yeh noticed his mother in law picking green onions out of her beef noodles at a restaurant. When curious Yeh asked the reason, she said they could harm the liver- a fact she believed due to a forwarded message she received. This puzzled Yeh, whose family had always consumed green onions without any …

By 2025, Obayashi Corporation, the largest construction company in Japan, wants to start building a space elevator. This ground-breaking project intends to revolutionize and increase accessibility to space flight, maybe ushering in a new phase of space exploration and infrastructure. Technologies Involved A counterweight at the terminus of a cable that extends from Earth’s surface into space is used to …

The Tech Giant, Samsung Electronics on Wednesday, the 29th of May 2024 recorded their first ever strike as a major union representing tens of thousands of workers said that they are keeping a 1 day strike as the company has failed to solve wages issues despite several notifications from the workers representatives. Current situation and future Potentiality of the Strike …

The UAE President, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, embarked on a momentous two-day state visit to South Korea—the first by a UAE president. This visit signifies a new era of economic collaboration and strategic partnership between the two nations. Here are the highlights from the first day: High-Level Business Engagements and Investment Commitments Upon arrival, President Sheikh Mohamed was …

Arriving in Seoul for a historic two-day state visit to South Korea is UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The fact that a UAE president is making his first visit to South Korea underscores the increasing significance of their bilateral ties. Honors and Arrival Honorary escort of four fighter jets met Sheikh Mohamed’s aircraft as it entered Korean …

By collaborating in a ground-breaking media cooperation project, China and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are taking a risk. Driven by a powerful political desire on both sides, this cooperation represents a dedication to promoting cross-cultural dialogue and strengthening different voices from both countries.  Collaborative Opportunities  Many high-level conversations set the stage for this fascinating collaboration. Leading talks that captured …