Saturday, April 19, 2025

Tag: Asia

Mitsubishi Taps Foxconn to Build EVs – First Models Coming in 2026

Mitsubishi Motors partners with Foxconn for EV production, marking Foxconn's first vehicle manufacturing for a Japanese company.

Vietnamese Workers in South Korea: The Best-Paid Expats

A recent study by the Vietnamese government has revealed that Vietnamese workers in South Korea earn the most among their overseas laborers.

Baby Boom or Bust? China Unveils Plans to Increase Birth Rates

China, the world's most populous nation, has announced a comprehensive plan to increase its declining birth rate.

TikTok Tycoon: Zhang Yiming Crowned China’s Richest

Zhang Yiming, 41, the founder of ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, has emerged as the wealthiest person in China.

Caught in a Web of Lies: Hong Kong Crime Ring Uses Deepfake to Scam Millions

Hong Kong police arrested a criminal ring using deepfake technology in a romance scam, defrauding victims of $46 million.

North Korea Cranks Up Military Tensions Over Drone Incursion

North Korea is intensifying its threats following allegations that a South Korean drone has infiltrated its airspace over Pyongyang.

Japan Urges China to Lift Seafood Ban: What’s at Stake?

Japanese Prime Minister met Chinese Premier in Laos, discussing seafood imports and safety concerns for Japanese citizens.

Miracle in Xi’an: Woman with Two Uteruses Gives Birth to Twins!

A Chinese woman, born with a congenital condition known as a double uterus, gave birth to twins at a one-in-a-million chance.

Rare Waterspout Spotted in Hong Kong: Is This a Sign of Extreme Weather to Come?

A waterspout appeared in Hong Kong for the first time, raising concerns about the potential risks if it had formed over land...

Meet the 25-Year-Old Woman Who Traveled 42 Cities for Just $2,800!

A Chinese woman who traveled to 42 cities worldwide on a budget of about 20,000 yuan (US$2,800) is making headlines.

Pakistan Strikes Oil and Gas Goldmine in Coastal Waters

Pakistan has discovered a large oil and gas deposit in its waters, potentially reshaping its economy, with results expected in 4 to 5 years.

Japan’s Rice Demand Soars for the First Time in a Decade – What’s Behind the Surge?

The demand for rice for consumption (excluding processed rice) from July 2023 to June 2024 is expected to be 7.02 million tons.