Police in Vietnam’s southern province of Dong Nai arrested Nguyen Khanh Hung, chairman of builder LDG Investment JSC, over alleged customer deceit related to a residential project, according to a …
The secret history of Japan’s best sweets
During the 16th century, Nagasaki, on the island of Kyushu, was the only city through which foreigners could trade with the Japanese. As a result, it developed the strongest sweet tooth. Many of Japan’s present-day favorite wagashi – sweets – have their origins on Kyushu.
Japan’s SLIM probe may attempt lunar landing as early as January 20
Sources have told NHK that Japan’s space agency is planning to attempt the country’s first lunar landing with its uncrewed probe called SLIM, Smart Lander for Investigating Moon, as early as January 20.
Move aside, China. India will drive Asia’s growth in the next few years, S&P Global says
Pacific’s economic growth will no longer be driven by China next year — instead, South Asia and Southeast Asia will be the growth engine, according to S&P Global. India’s GDP growth is expected to …
The Dirty Secret Behind China’s Clean Energy Facade | Opinion
The United States and China issued a joint statement on climate crisis cooperation prior to the APEC summit last month, underscoring the importance of the topic.
China consumption shows ‘no sign’ of a strong V-shaped recovery, McKinsey says
China’s consumer isn’t going to be spending big anytime soon, which means companies need to be more strategic to tap the massive market, according to McKinsey.
In China, Henry Kissinger Was the Ultimate Door-Opener
China relations wielded his influence and unparalleled access over five decades.
GLOBAL ECONOMY Asia factory activity weakens, uncertainty on China clouds outlook
Asia’s factory activity remained weak in November on soft global demand, surveys showed on Friday, with mixed signs on the strength of China’s economy clouding the outlook for the region’s fragile …
U.S. Childhood Pneumonia Outbreak Raises Alarm, No Known Link to China
The high number of pediatric pneumonia cases in Ohio has crossed the “outbreak” threshold, health officials say.
IMF Staff Completes 2023 Article IV Mission to Qatar
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff team, led by Ms. Ran Bi, visited Doha during November 1–14, 2023 to conduct discussions for the 2023 Article IV consultation. The mission will submit a …