[Analytics] Japan’s carbon neutrality challenge
As the world enters the implementation phase of the Paris Agreement, countries are increasingly under…
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Two things must happen before China’s property sector can see better prospects
BEIJING, Dec 10, 2021, CNBC. China’s property outlook could turn brighter in the next few…
China’s Evergrande, Kaisa have defaulted as huge restructuring looms
HONG KONG, Dec 10, 2021, Bloomberg/Reuters. China Evergrande Group has officially been labeled a defaulter…
[Analytics] S. Korea cuts human interaction in push to build ‘untact’ society
For Seoul-based graduate Lee Su-bin, the transition to a new lifestyle during the pandemic was…
Nicaragua ends relations with Taiwan in diplomatic victory for China
BEIJING, Dec 10, 2021, CNN. Nicaragua’s government has broken off diplomatic relations with Taiwan and…
Jimmy Lai convicted for taking part in Tiananmen vigil
HONG KONG, Dec 9, 2021, BBC. Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai, along with two…
S. Korea’s total population to fall for first time this year
SEOUL, Dec 9, 2021, Yonhap. South Korea’s total population is expected to record its first…
Fishing firm with operations in Mauritania and Vanuatu building processing hub in China
BEIJING, Dec 8, 2021, Seafood Source. Another coastal city in China has announced its construction…
Helicopter carrying Indian chief of defence staff crashes in Tamil Nadu
NEW DELHI, Dec 8, 2021, India Today. An Indian Air Force helicopter with Chief of…
Moon to attend Biden’s summit for democratic nations
SEOUL, Dec 8, 2021, Yonhap. President Moon Jae-in will attend a virtual democracy summit to…
Top 1 per cent of India’s population holds 22 per cent of national income
NEW DELHI, Dec 8, 2021, The Asian Age. India stands out as a poor and…
US Congress includes $300M for Ukraine, addresses China in massive defense bill
WASHINGTON D.C., Dec 8, 2021, Reuters. U.S. lawmakers included efforts to push back against Russia…