Japan ranked worst among 181 nations for climate disaster damage in 2018
TOKYO, Dec 6, 2019, The Mainichi. Japan earned the worst spot in a ranking of…
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China’s govt plans slew of tax, fiscal measures to boost border trade
BEIJING, Dec 5, 2019, China Daily. China has decided to adopt a slew of measures,…
[Analytics] US, China rivalry puts Vietnam in a no-win bind
When a Chinese survey ship departed energy-rich waters claimed by Vietnam, many saw the two…
Delhi’s air quality continues to deteriorate, AQI crosses 300 as temperature drops
NEW DELHI, Dec 5, 2019, India Today. Delhi’s air quality remains “very poor” for the…
[Analytics] New Silk Roads in action at China-Kazakh border
We are cruising on a pristine, 380 km-long four-lane superhighway from Almaty to Khorgos –…
State-owned company building China’s largest research ship
SHANGHAI, Dec 5, 2019, China Daily. China State Shipbuilding Corp is constructing the nation’s largest…
S. Korea, Japan to hold talks over monthslong trade row
SEOUL, Dec 5, 2019, Yonhap. South Korea said Thursday it will hold talks with Japan…
Pakistan minister blames suspension of trade with India for food price hike
ISLAMABAD, Dec 4, 2019, PTI. A senior Pakistani minister has blamed the suspension of trade…
Trump hints US may use military force against N. Korea if necessary
WASHINGTON D.C., Dec 4, 2019, Yonhap. U.S. President Donald Trump hinted Tuesday that the United…
BTS to perform on popular Japanese year-end TV show
SEOUL, Dec 4, 2019, Yonhap. K-pop sensation BTS will perform at “FNS Music Festival,” one…
[Analytics] Why East Asian alliances matter for America
Tables are about to suffer significant thumping in London: US President Donald Trump has made…
China poaches 3,000 chip engineers, but Taiwan winning from trade war
TAIPEI, Dec 4, 2019, Taiwan News. China has lured away 3,000 chip engineers from Taiwan…