Malaysia palm group warns of losses ahead from ‘severe’ labour crunch
KUALA LUMPUR, Jun 6, 2022, Reuters. Malaysia is missing a golden opportunity to capitalise on…
S. Korea, US fire 8 missiles in response to N. Korea launches
SEOUL, Jun 6, 2022, Kyodo. South Korea and the United States fired eight ballistic missiles…
[Analytics] Will post-pandemic world change fate of cinema, streaming services?
During the life-changing COVID-19 pandemic, Lee Eun-hee, a 42-year-old office worker in Seoul, has created…
Australia says Chinese fighter jet intercepted surveillance craft in May
SYDNEY, Jun 5, 2022, Reuters. A Chinese fighter aircraft dangerously intercepted an Australian military surveillance…
Malaysia to end price caps for chicken by July, will give cash aid to poor instead
KUALA LUMPUR, Jun 3, 2022, ST. Malaysia will end price controls for chicken and eggs…
S. Korea’s ruling party wins resounding victory in local elections
SEOUL, Jun 2, 2022, Yonhap. The ruling People Power Party (PPP) clinched a resounding victory…
[Analytics] Hong Kong leans into Chinese-style governance reform
A month ahead of the 2022 Hong Kong Chief Executive election, former chief secretary John…
Shanghai’s subway and shops reopen and streets fill up after two-month lockdown
SHANGHAI, Jun 1, 2022, The Guardian. Shanghai has eased a range of Covid-19 restrictions in…
China supports development of South Pacific nuclear-free zone
SUVA, May 31, 2022, Xinhua. China upholds the international non-proliferation regime with the Treaty on…
S. Korea’s military team leaves for Hawaii to join US-led RIMPAC exercise
SEOUL, May 31, 2022, Yonhap. A South Korean fleet of warships, maritime aircraft and around…
Japan court rules against restarting nuclear power plant in Hokkaido
SAPPORO, May 31, 2022, Kyodo. A Japanese court on Tuesday ordered a nuclear power plant…
[Analytics] India-Australia trade agreement doesn’t signal India’s return to RCEP
The much-awaited Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA) between Australia and India was signed on…