N.K. official checks areas surrounding Samsung smartphone factory in Vietnam
HANOI, Feb 18, 2019, Yonhap. A senior North Korean official is believed to have looked…
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Japan, Russia agree on Lavrov’s upcoming visit to Tokyo
MUNICH, Feb 18, 2019, TASS. Japanese and Russian foreign ministers have agreed on that Russian…
China data leak exposes vast hi-tech surveillance operation in Xinjiang
BEIJING, Feb 18, 2019, Reuters. A Chinese surveillance firm is tracking the movements of more…
[Analytics] The Dormant Breadbasket of the Asia-Pacific
The promise of Siberian agriculture for Asia’s growing demand for food. Maarten Elferink and Florian…
India’s semi high-speed train breaks down a day after its launch
NEW DELHI, Feb 17, 2019, ANI. India’s first locally built semi high-speed train broke down…
[Analytics] New Zealand bans Huawei. China has message for New Zealand
Uncertainty over bilateral ties has affected everything from flights to tourism, one of the largest…
A peace treaty with Japan? No rush, says Russia
MUNICH, Feb 17, 2019, Kyodo. Russia has no time-frame for agreeing a post-war peace treaty…
Chinese sociologist predicted that sex dolls would account for half of the sex in the world by 2050
ZHONGSHAN, Feb 17, 2019, Asia Times. At the Shishan industrial zone in Zhongshan, a five-story…
Nissan asked Japanese government for help avoiding merger with Renault
NEW YORK, Feb 17, 2019, WSJ. Nissan Motor Co. asked the Japanese government for help…
Facts show B&R Initiative serves common interests of humanity
MUNICH, Germany, Feb 17, Xinhua. Facts have shown and will continue to prove that the…
[Analytics] Shock, fury ripple across India following Kashmir terror attack
The suicide car-bomb attack that killed over 40 paramilitary police has widowed and orphaned many…
Chinese president meets U.S. trade representative, treasury secretary, hailing “important progress”
BEIJING, Feb 16, 2019, Xinhua. Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday met with U.S. Trade…