It took a bombshell resignation before Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe heard anything nice from South Korea. The rare praise came after years of diplomatic ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Next Prime Minister Emerges From Behind the Curtain
Yoshihide Suga’s years as a shadow power in Japanese politics left him a bit of a cipher. Now he is emerging to take control of the world’s third-largest economy at a time of deep uncertainty. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Aso Says Should Consider Early Dissolution of Parliament
Japanese Finance Minister Taro Aso said on Tuesday that thought should be given to an early dissolution of parliament given that the Olympic Games will be held in Japan next year. "When to dissolve ... ( read original story ...)
Bangladesh: Reunify Rohingya Refugee Families
The Bangladesh government has failed to honor its pledge not to involuntarily hold Rohingya refugees on the remote, unprotected island of, Human Rights ... ( read original story ...)
Bangladesh economy shows early signs of recovery: ADB
Bangladesh’s gross domestic product is expected to grow by 6.8 percent in fiscal 2020-21, according to a forecast by the Asian Development Bank. ( read original story ...)
With Record Ceasefire Violations by Pakistan & Adamant China on LAC, India Faces Threat of Two-Front War
This comes a day after it was reported that China has been moving ahead with its expansion plan as fibre cables have now been seen to the south of Pangong Tso lake in Ladakh. ( read original story ...)
Indonesia’s Aug exports, imports fall more than expected
Indonesia's exports and imports suffered steeper drops than expected in August, with a trade surplus of $2.33 billion, data from the statistics bureau showed on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
Asia Today: India adds over 83,000 cases, nears 5 million
India confirmed more than 83,000 new coronavirus cases on Tuesday, bringing its total caseload to nearly 5 million. The Health Ministry also reported 1,054 new ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: India reports lowest coronavirus jump in a week
India has reported its lowest daily jump in new coronavirus infections in a week, logging another 83,809 infections in the past 24 hours. The Health Ministry on Tuesday ... ( read original story ...)
India’s tally of coronavirus infections nears 5 million
India reported 83,809 new coronavirus infections for its lowest daily jump in a week, the health ministry said on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)