Japan in celebratory mood as Reiwa era begins
TOKYO, May 1, 2019, Kyodo. Throngs of jubilant Japanese people celebrated the start of the…
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[Analytics] Taiwan market waits as election holds prospect of pro-Beijing president
Taipei is Taiwan’s most expensive city, where prime office space at the Xinyi district near…
New era begins in Japan as Emperor Naruhito ascends Chrysanthemum Throne
TOKYO, May 1, 2019, Xinhua. Emperor Naruhito’s reign began Wednesday as he ascended the Chrysanthemum…
[Analytics] Free trade agreement with China to help revive Pakistani economy
The second phase of Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between Pakistan and China will give a…
China to issue new banknotes, coins
BEIJING, Apr 30, 2019, ECNS. The People’s Bank of China will issue its fifth series…
[Analytics] Bridge VS churches: Why the China-funded Binondo-Intramuros in Manila is controversial
It is unclear where a bridge symbolizing the fusion of two cultures—or ties of two…
Japanese Emperor Akihito to step down today in first abdication in two centuries
TOKYO, Apr 30, 2019, Bloomberg, AFP. Japanese Emperor Akihito will end his three-decade reign on…
[Analytics] What if mainland Chinese tourists stop coming in Hong Kong?
Number of travellers visiting the city continues to rise, but with nearly four in five…
China, Pakistan sign deal on peaceful use of space
BEIJING, Apr 30, 2019, Global Times. A newly signed space exploration agreement between China and…
[Analytics] Is Canada’s recycling industry broken?
At the Loraas recycling plant in Saskatoon, 650 bales of worthless plastic pile up outside….
US Treasury Secretary Mnuchin says trade talks with China in ‘final laps’
MOSCOW, Apr 29, 2019, Sputnik. On Monday, US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin will travel to…
[Analytics] What to expect from Naruhito in the new Reiwa era
Japan’s crown prince will on May 1 transition to become emperor, a role for which…