Thursday, November 21, 2024

Tag: Asia

Japan Rejects UN Call for Female Succession: What’s Next for the Imperial Family?

The Japanese government has effectively rejected the United Nations' recommendation to allow women to succeed to the throne.

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.

Giant Steps: First Exploratory Drill for South Korea’s ‘Whale’ Gas Field Set to Begin

The Korea National Oil Corporation plans exploratory drilling in the East Sea's Blue Whale gas field, starting mid-December.

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.

Starbucks Fans Brace for Price Hike: 11 Popular Summer Drinks to Cost More

Starbucks Korea will raise prices by 200 won (about $0.14) for 11 iced, non-coffee drinks starting November 1 due to rising costs.

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.

Indian Parents Fight for Late Son’s Sperm to Have Grandchild

The BBC reported that the Delhi High Court ordered a hospital to return the frozen sperm of a man in his thirties to his parents.

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.

Tokyo Stock Exchange to Stay Open Longer—What It Means for Investors!

Tokyo Stock Exchange will extend trading hours by 30 minutes, changing the closing time to 3:30 PM starting November 5.

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.