Today: September 20, 2024
Today: September 20, 2024

Asia

Asia|Crime|Technology

South Korea police launch probe into whether Telegram abets online sex crimes, Yonhap reports

South Korean police have launched an investigation into Telegram that will look at whether the encrypted messaging app has been complicit in the distribution

South Korea police launch probe into whether Telegram abets online sex crimes, Yonhap reports
Asia|Business

Euro zone factories stuck in a rut as Asia shows tentative signs of recovery

Factories in the euro zone remained mired in contraction last month, surveys showed, with the data suggesting a recovery could be some way

Euro zone factories stuck in a rut as Asia shows tentative signs of recovery
Asia|Opinion|World

If China wants Taiwan it should also take back land from Russia, president says

If China's claims on Taiwan are about territorial integrity then it should also take back land from Russia signed over by the last Chinese dynasty in the 19th century, Taiwan

If China wants Taiwan it should also take back land from Russia, president says
Asia|Business|Economy

China Aug manufacturing up but export outlook slips, Caixin PMI shows

China's manufacturing activity swung back to growth in August as new orders drove production, a private sector survey showed on Monday, offering a glimmer of hope amid a string of

China Aug manufacturing up but export outlook slips, Caixin PMI shows
Asia|Europe|News|World

China urges EU to be 'objective and fair' on South China Sea issue

China urged the European Union to be "objective and fair" and careful with words and actions on issues in the South China Sea, after the bloc remarked on an incident that occurred

China urges EU to be 'objective and fair' on South China Sea issue
Asia|Business|Economy

South Korea's factory activity growth quickens even as overseas demand slows, PMI shows

South Korea's factory activity growth quickened in August, as output expanded at the fastest pace in more than three years despite a slowdown in overseas demand, a private survey

South Korea's factory activity growth quickens even as overseas demand slows, PMI shows
Asia|Crime

Former Taipei mayor released after being questioned in graft probe

A court on Monday released a former mayor of Taipei who now heads a small opposition party after he was arrested in a graft probe of a major property development in the Taiwanese

Former Taipei mayor released after being questioned in graft probe
Americas|Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Global stocks start September in cautious mood

Share markets fell slightly on Monday as investors braced for a data-packed week culminating in a U.S. jobs report that could decide whether

Global stocks start September in cautious mood
Asia|Business|Education|Uncategorized

New unproductive forces: the Chinese youth owning their unemployment

After quitting the education industry last August due to China's crackdown on private tutoring, He Ajun has found an unlikely second life as an unemployment

New unproductive forces: the Chinese youth owning their unemployment
Asia|Business|Finance|Stock Markets

China clouds global 'Goldilocks' outlook

A look at the day ahead in Asian markets.

China clouds global 'Goldilocks' outlook
Africa|Asia|News|World

China to pitch green tech exports to African leaders as Western curbs loom

China will urge a summit of 50 African nations in Beijing this week to take more of its goods, before Western curbs kick in on its exports such

China to pitch green tech exports to African leaders as Western curbs loom
Asia|Sports

Iranians loom over Paralympic sitting volleyball competition

With one of the world's tallest people on the team, Iran is chasing its third Paralympic gold medal in sitting volleyball

Iranians loom over Paralympic sitting volleyball competition
Asia|News|World

Helicopter crash that killed Iran's president was caused by climatic conditions, report finds

Iranian state TV says an official investigation into the helicopter crash in May that killed Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi and seven other people found it was caused by challenging climatic and atmospheric conditions

Helicopter crash that killed Iran's president was caused by climatic conditions, report finds
Asia|Business|Lifestyle

Workers in Japan can’t quit their jobs. They hire resignation experts to help

Workers in Japan can’t quit their jobs. They hire resignation experts to help

Workers in Japan can’t quit their jobs. They hire resignation experts to help
Asia|News

Malaysia halts rescue operation for woman who plunged into sinkhole

Malaysia halts rescue operation for woman who plunged into sinkhole

Malaysia halts rescue operation for woman who plunged into sinkhole
Asia|News|World

China and Philippines trade blame over latest vessel collisions in disputed South China Sea

China and Philippines trade blame over latest vessel collisions in disputed South China Sea

China and Philippines trade blame over latest vessel collisions in disputed South China Sea
Asia|News|World

No survivors in crash of Russian helicopter with 22 on board in far east

Searchers found no survivors among the wreckage of a Russian helicopter that crashed in the far eastern peninsula of Kamchatka with 22 people on board, state news agency TASS said on Sunday

No survivors in crash of Russian helicopter with 22 on board in far east
Asia|World

Pope embarks on longest, farthest and most challenging trip to Asia, with China in the background

Pope Francis is making the longest, farthest and most challenging trip of his pontificate when he goes to Asia and Oceania this week

Pope embarks on longest, farthest and most challenging trip to Asia, with China in the background
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

China new home prices rise more slowly in August, survey shows

Prices of new homes in China rose at slower pace in August, a private survey showed on Sunday, as the crisis-hit property sector struggles to find its bottom after a slew of

China new home prices rise more slowly in August, survey shows
Asia|News

Pope to visit Jakarta's Istiqlal mosque in push for interfaith harmony

When Pope Francis visits Indonesia next week, he will stop by a mosque in Jakarta that has an unusual feature - a tunnel connecting it to the city's Catholic

Pope to visit Jakarta's Istiqlal mosque in push for interfaith harmony
Asia|Business|Economy

South Korea exports extend gains to 11th month, growth slows

South Korea's exports rose for an 11th straight month in August, but the pace of growth was weaker than the previous month and market expectations as demand for computer chips slowed

South Korea exports extend gains to 11th month, growth slows
Asia|News|Travel|World

No survivors after Russian authorities find wreckage of Far East helicopter crash

No survivors after Russian authorities find wreckage of Far East helicopter crash

No survivors after Russian authorities find wreckage of Far East helicopter crash
Asia|News|World

China, Philippines accuse each other of ramming ships in South China Sea

The Philippines and China exchanged accusations of intentionally ramming coast guard vessels in disputed waters of the South China Sea on

China, Philippines accuse each other of ramming ships in South China Sea
Asia|News|World

From Mazar to Manhattan: How a young couple escaped the Taliban in Afghanistan

From Mazar to Manhattan: How a young couple escaped the Taliban in Afghanistan

From Mazar to Manhattan: How a young couple escaped the Taliban in Afghanistan
Asia|Health|News|World

Vietnamese helping victims of Agent Orange used by US troops in Vietnam War among Magsaysay winners

A Vietnamese doctor who has helped seek justice for victims of the powerful defoliant dioxin “Agent Orange” used by U.S. forces during the Vietnam War is among this year’s winners of the Ramon Magsaysay Awards — regarded as Asia’s version of the Nobel Prize

Vietnamese helping victims of Agent Orange used by US troops in Vietnam War among Magsaysay winners

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