McDonald’s faces a French fries shortage in Japan
TOKYO, Dec 22, 2021, BBC. The world’s biggest fast food company McDonald’s is suffering a…
Japan to pay 75B yen more under new 5-yr deal to host U.S. troops
TOKYO, Dec 21, 2021, Kyodo. Japan’s government said Tuesday it will increase its financial support…
China accuses Australia of ‘violent’ interference in Five Eyes response to Hong Kong election
BEIJING, Dec 21, 2021, The Guardian. China has accused the Australian government of “violently interfering”…
[Analytics] Is there any solution to Myanmar’s Rohingya crisis?
In the 10 months since the Myanmar military’s seizure of power tipped the nation into…
Philippines missing out on $49B potential exports
MANILA, Dec 20, 2021, Philstar. The Philippines can tap about $49 billion worth of exports…
China-assisted Cambodian national stadium is officially launched
PHNOM PENH, Dec 19, 2021, Global Times. China-assisted Cambodian national stadium was officially launched on…
Light aircraft crash in Australia kills 2 children, 2 adults
SYDNEY, Dec 19, 2021, ABC News. Four people including two children died on Sunday after…
Japan’s tight entry rules over Omicron variant to last into next year
TOKYO, Dec 18, 2021, Kyodo. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Saturday Japan will extend its…
India successfully tests nuclear-capable ballistic missile ‘Agni P’
BALASORE, Dec 18, 2021, Deccan Chronicle. India on Saturday successfully tested the new generation nuclear-capable…
Bhutan confers its highest civilian award on PM Narendra Modi
NEW DELHI, Dec 17, 2021, Hindustan Times. The country of Bhutan on Friday conferred its…
Narendra Modi could meet Xi Jinping in near future: Kremlin
NEW DELHI, Dec 16, 2021, The Tribune. Prime Minister Narendra Modi could meet Chinese President…
Macao SAR releases second five-year plan
MACAO, Dec 16, 2021, ECNS. China’s Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) on Thursday released its…