Biden says US has ‘commitment’ to defend Taiwan from Chinese attack
WASHINGTON D.C., Oct 22, 2021, Politico. President Joe Biden on Thursday didn’t hesitate when asked…
US says firms may meet chip data request amid Taiwan, South Korea concerns
WASHINGTON D.C., Oct 22, 2021, Reuters. The U.S. Commerce Department said on Thursday it had…
Japan’s LNG stocks at 5-year highs, may avert power crunch: Ministry
TOKYO, Oct 22, 2021, Reuters. Japan’s inventories of liquefied natural gas (LNG) are at the…
Thailand to allow quarantine-free travel from 46 countries
BANGKOK, Oct 22, 2021, Business Times. Thailand will let vaccinated visitors from 46 countries forgo…
China-Laos railway kicks off dynamic testing
BEIJING, Oct 21, 2021, Xinhua. The first dynamic testing train departed from the Vientiane Station…
India delivers 1B Covid vaccines
NEW DELHI, Oct 21, 2021, CNN. India has administered more than 1 billion Covid-19 vaccine…
S. Korea prepares to launch 1st homegrown space rocket
SEOUL, Oct 21, 2021, Yonhap. South Korea was preparing Thursday to launch its first homegrown…
Malaysia could reopen to international tourists in November: Official
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21, 2021, CNBC. Malaysia aims to reopen to international tourists in November,…
‘Squid Game’ frenzy helps Netflix top subscriber targets
SEOUL, Oct 20, 2021, Reuters. Global interest in Netflix’s Korean thriller “Squid Game” helped lure…
China needs new growth engines as property drags down economy
BEIJING, Oct 20, 2021, CNBC. China’s property sector slowdown is hitting economic growth — and…
N. Korea says its latest ballistic missile test was launched from a submarine
SEOUL, Oct 20, 2021, CNN. North Korea said it successfully test-fired a new ballistic missile…
Mt. Aso in southwest Japan erupts, climbers evacuate
TOKYO, Oct 20, 2021, Kyodo. An eruption was observed Wednesday at Mt. Aso in southwestern…