Korea Aerospace Industries is considering adding military transport planes to its product line with the goal of partnering with foreign aircraft manufacturers, Defense News has learned. ( read original story ...)
South Korea demonstrates flight of two-seater drone ‘taxis’ in Seoul
Footage shows the unmanned air 'taxis' from EHang flying across Seoul during a demonstration, as South Korea revealed plans to commercialise urban air travel by 2025. ( read original story ...)
South Korea in final talks over COVID-19 vaccines, seeks supplies for 60% population
South Korea is in final talks with global drugmakers including Pfizer Inc over potential coronavirus vaccines as it seeks to secure supplies to cover 60% of its population this year, health ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea Packaging Industry – Trends and Opportunities
Summary The South Korean packaging industry was valued at 48. 4 billion units in 2019 is further anticipated to grow marginally in the years to come. Rigid metal packaging was the fastest growing pack ... ( read original story ...)
War, Not Politics: Troubled Election Deepens Tension in Myanmar’s Rakhine
Yarzar Tun's whole family backed Myanmar's Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi in the landslide 2015 election that swept her to power. As fighting this year in western Rakhine state crept closer to his ... ( read original story ...)
Tripadvisor places warning notice on Thailand resort after management sues guest for bad review
Wesley Barnes, an American expat had stayed at the Sea View Hotel and spa on Koh Chang Island, located in the Gulf of Thailand. During his stay, he found staff to be unfriendly and, at a point, had a ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand Seizes Nearly $1 Billion Worth of Ketamine
Thailand has seized almost $1 billion worth of contraband ketamine, most of it probably destined for Europe, Japan or Korea, the Thai Narcotics Suppression Bureau said on Thursday. Montri Yimyaem, ... ( read original story ...)
Homeless Hermit Crabs in Thailand Scramble for Shelter
Large numbers of crustaceans have appeared on a popular beach spot during the pandemic, and there aren't enough shells to go around. ( read original story ...)
At UN, Craft tears into Iran for ‘fanning the flames’ of violence, instability in Middle East
U.N. Ambassador Kelly Craft on Wednesday tore into Iran’s regime, accusing its ministers of hypocrisy in its condemnations of the U.S., and of “fanning the flames” of violence and instability in the ... ( read original story ...)
Iran passes grim milestone of 40,000 deaths from COVID-19
Iran’s death toll has soared in recent weeks, shattering records in nation with the worst outbreak in the Middle East. ( read original story ...)