Japan’s indigenous people, the Ainu, were the earliest settlers of Hokkaido, Japan’s northern island. But most travellers will not have heard of them. ( read original story ...)
North Korea launches short-range projectiles toward Japan, South Korea says
South Korea’s military says North Korea fired two short-range missiles toward Japan Thursday. Japan’s prime minister called it a threat to Japan and the international community. Ramy Inocencio reports ... ( read original story ...)
‘Murder Hornets’ a Common Challenge for US Military Pest Control Workers in Japan
The U.S. military is urging its personnel in Japan to call pest control if they spot Asian giant hornets -- also known as "murder hornets" -- nesting near on-base housing. Exterminators at the home of ... ( read original story ...)
Millions flee as powerful cyclone bears down on India, Bangladesh
A potentially catastrophic cyclone is bearing down on India and Bangladesh, threatening to batter the vulnerable countries with howling winds, drenching rain and devastating storm surge. ( read original story ...)
‘Super cyclone’ to slam India, Bangladesh
The Bay of Bengal's fiercest cyclone this century was bearing down on millions of people in eastern India and Bangladesh on Wednesday, with forecasts of a potentially devastating and deadly storm ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Looks to Speed Up IPO Process to Reduce Risks
Hong Kong’s stock exchange is looking at speeding up the process of getting initial public offerings from pricing to trading, a move that would bring the world’s biggest listing market more in line ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. Is Using Taiwan as a Pressure Point in Tech Fight With China
The Trump administration is challenging Chinese access to Taiwan’s high-tech supply chain — and, by extension, Beijing’s influence over the island it claims as its territory. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Expats Flouting Virus Rules Spark Alcohol Curbs
Singapore authorities ordered several restaurants in a neighborhood popular with expatriates to immediately stop selling takeaway alcohol, after several foreigners didn’t adhere to social distancing ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Telecommunications Limited (SGX:Z74) Might Not Be A Great Investment
Today we'll evaluate Singapore Telecommunications Limited (SGX:Z74) to determine whether it could have potential as ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: $189.5M allocated to Tajikistan for virus relief
The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can ... ( read original story ...)