A 6.3-magnitude quake on Oct. 7 killed and injured thousands of people in Afghanistan’s west. Three months on, survivors are struggling to rebuild their lives.
(EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on Jan. 8)
North Korea is ratcheting up the level of tensions with military provocations starting the new year. The artillery shells it fired from above the Northern Limit Line near the Baeknyeong Island and …
South Korea enforces crypto asset disclosure for public officials in 2024
In a significant move to enhance transparency and accountability, South Korea‘s Ministry of Personnel Management has announced that high-ranking public officials must disclose their cryptocurrency …
Levelling up the game
Galaxy’s leadership is optimistic about the prospects for this year and beyond. Following the recent inauguration of the group’s Phase 3 properties, Chairman Lui Che Woo and Vice Chairman Francis Lui …
Beginning the repairs on Timor-Leste’s economy
With continued cuts, the Petroleum Fund could last until 2044, or until 2049 with value-added and property taxes. Timor-Leste is also desperately seeking foreign investment to support its rudimentary …
Hong Kong property: residents face difficult decision whether to rent or buy this year
Some analysts believe it is the right time to buy as the market is close to bottom, and the 20 per cent decline in property prices from an all-time high offsets the higher mortgage rates. Others see …
China sanctions 5 US defense companies in response to US sanctions and arms sales to Taiwan
China has announced sanctions on five American defense-related companies in response to U.S. arms sales to Taiwan and U.S. sanctions on Chinese companies and individuals.
China Sanctions Five US Firms Over Taiwan Arms Sales
China announced sanctions on Sunday against five US defence firms in response to their involvement in arms sales to self-ruled Taiwan, which Beijing claims as part of its territory.
China sanctions five US defence companies over sales to Taiwan
Beijing | China announced sanctions on Sunday on five American defence-related companies in response to United States arms sales to Taiwan and US sanctions on Chinese companies and individuals. The …
Brunei local jailed 16 months for possession of stolen property
Mohd Norazmiee Danan was handed a 16-month jail sentence on Saturday after he pleaded guilty to posessing stolen property.