Typhoon expected to approach Tokyo area Sun. as Olympics reach last day
TOKYO, Aug 7, 2021, Kyodo. A typhoon is expected to approach Tokyo and its neighboring…
[Analytics] The US is determined to dominate the semiconductor tech war
The United States is home to ‘state-of-the-art’ integrated device manufacturers and fabless chip firms, but…
Sapporo hopes Tokyo Olympics will boost 2030 bid
SAPPORO, Aug 6, 2021, Kyodo. The northern Japan city of Sapporo was chosen as a…
China’s Xinjiang cotton growers buoyant as prices rise
BEIJING, Aug 6, 2021, China Daily. As cotton plants growing on large areas of farmland…
Over $1.6B in misappropriated 1MDB funds repatriated to Malaysia so far
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 6, 2021, The Star/ANN. The US Justice Department announced on Thursday (Aug…
US senators struggle to amend, finish $1T infrastructure bill
WASHINGTON D.C., Aug 6, 2021, AP. Nearing decision time, senators were struggling to wrap up…
Australian state of Victoria enters 7-day snap lockdown
MELBOURNE, Aug 5, 2021, News.com.au. Victorians have been plunged into a 7-daysnap lockdown from 8pm…
98 per cent of Bangladesh’s Covid patients are infected with Delta variant: Official
DHAKA, Aug 5, 2021, Dhaka Tribune. Some 98% of Bangladesh’s Covid-19 patients are infected by…
China launches campaign against ‘fake news’
HONG KONG, Aug 5, 2021, SCMP. China has launched a new campaign to crack down…
Thai air force secures 14 Korean trainer jets
BANGKOK, Aug 5, 2021, Bangkok Post. The air force has procured 14 Korean-made T-50TH advanced…
Chinese vice premier stresses strict measures to curb epidemic resurgence
BEIJING, Aug 5, 2021, Xinhua. Chinese Vice Premier Sun Chunlan on Wednesday underlined the stringent…
What to expect as Metro Manila goes into lockdown
MANILA, Aug 4, 2021, PhilStar. With the looming threat of the more contagious Delta coronavirus…