A South Korean chemical tanker has sunk off the west coast of Japan. Eight people died in this accident. Besides, two others are missing. On Wednesday (March 20), the tanker named Kyoyong San with 11 crew capsized near Matsure Island, 1,000 kilometers from Tokyo, the capital of Japan. Japan’s coastguard initially said it had rescued […]
Read MoreThe number of couples in China increased for the first time in 9 years. In 2023, there were 7.68 million newlyweds in the country, which is 12.4 percent more than the previous year. The country’s government recently received the information while promoting marriage as its latest bid to address record low birth rates. More than […]
Read MoreNorth Korea launched a short-range missile attack on the United States. The attack was carried out from the country’s eastern waters. US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken is preparing to attend a democracy summit in rival South Korea. This angered North Korea. The missiles were launched from the capital Pyongyang on Monday. British news agency […]
Read MoreVladimir Putin has been in power for the fifth consecutive term by winning the recently held presidential election in Russia. Chief ally Chinese President Xi Jinping congratulated him on his election victory. Asked about the vote at a press conference, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said, “The Chinese president has congratulated Putin.” He also said, […]
Read MoreAs China’s demographic landscape evolves, a burgeoning market is emerging to cater to the needs and interests of its rapidly growing elderly population. With approximately 300 million Chinese individuals expected to retire over the next decade, the demand for recreational classes and activities geared towards the elderly middle class is on the rise. In a […]
Read MoreChina’s economic performance in the initial months of 2024 has presented a tale of two sectors, with industrial output and retail sales painting a promising picture, while the property market continues to grapple with challenges, leaving policymakers with a complex balancing act. Data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) showcased a robust industrial […]
Read MoreA world torn by war. Russian invasion of Ukraine and Israeli invasion of Gaza. All in all, there is a dire situation. Countries are busy enriching their weapons stockpile for self-defense. Among these, Europe, the Middle East and Asia have seen the highest increase in arms purchases over the past five years. This has been […]
Read MoreJapan’s biggest companies have announced their biggest wage hike in 33 years. A coalition of the country’s top trade unions said they have agreed to a 5.28 percent wage hike this year. However, the rise in wages is expected to prompt the Bank of Japan to quickly withdraw from a decade-long stimulus program. The Bank […]
Read MoreNorth Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s public ride in a car gifted by Russian President Vladimir Putin serves as a tangible symbol of the deepening friendship between Pyongyang and Moscow, according to state media reports released on Saturday. The Russian Aurus limousine, presented to Kim by Putin during their meeting in September, was showcased in […]
Read MoreAmidst China’s deepest deflation in 15 years and a turbulent financial landscape, a new consumer trend is taking shape as Generation Z embraces gold beans as a haven for their financial security. With the country’s stock market experiencing volatility, property values fluctuating, and interest rates at historic lows, young Chinese like 18-year-old Tina Hong are […]
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