Vietnamese electric vehicle (EV) maker VinFast plans to set up its first Indian manufacturing facility in the southern state of Tamil Nadu, three sources familiar with the matter said.
Philippines: Bone diggers seek justice for dead in Duterte’s drug war
The Philippine government estimates that more than 6,252 people have been gunned down by the police and "unknown assailants" since former President Rodrigo Duterte declared a "war on drugs" in 2016, ...
US, Philippines hold fresh sea drills amid China tensions
“The two-day bilateral event will conduct passing exercises, communication checks, cross-deck exercises, joint patrols, Officer of the Watch maneuvers, and fixed-wing flight operations,” the Armed ...
Osprey ‘black box’ from fatal Japan crash that killed 8 recovered with data intact, Air Force says
The Air Force has recovered the flight data recorder from the Air Force CV-22B Osprey that crashed off the coast of Japan in late November, and the data is intact — which could provide valuable clues for investigators as to what caused the crash.
Space photos show Japan’s ground splitting open and mass destruction after a powerful 7.6-magnitude earthquake
Space photos show capsized boats, flooded coastlines, and burned-down buildings across Japan in the wake of a powerful earthquake that struck on Monday.
Earthquake survivors in Japan sleep in coats and hats at shelters without heat or running water
For some, the Ishikawa quake brought back memories of the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami, which triggered a nuclear meltdown at the Fukushima power plant.
Japan Airlines estimates loss of about $104.8 mln from collision
Japan Airlines Co (JAL) estimated on Thursday that the collision of its flight JL516 with a Japan Coast Guard aircraft on Jan. 2 will result in an operating loss of about 15 billion yen ($104.81 million).
Why Almost 150 Earthquakes Struck Japan in Less Than a Day
A big earthquake rattled Japan’s northwestern coast on New Year’s day, killing dozens and rekindling fears of the tsunami that ravaged the nation’s northern region in 2011. It was one of about 150 to strike the region over the day.
Can vaccines help India triumph against TB?
India is far from achieving its stated goal of eliminating tuberculosis by 2025.
Commentary: Hong Kong’s economy struggles to get back on its feet
Geopolitical tensions, a strong local currency and talent drain are among the reasons for Hong Kong’s disappointing post-COVID recovery, says a University of Hong Kong lecturer. ( read original story ...)