Yoon Suk Yeol, South Korea President

South Korea Weighs Direct Arms Supply to Ukraine, President Says ‘Not Ruling Out’ Support

South Korea, a major arms exporter, is reconsidering its long-standing stance on arms provision to conflict zones, with President Yoon Suk Yeol signaling a possible shift toward supplying weapons directly to Ukraine. This statement marks a potential pivot in South...
Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant

Successful Robotic Operation Removes Radioactive Debris from Fukushima: Japan’s Nuclear Decommissioning Journey

Japan’s arduous journey to decommission the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant, a robotic device has successfully extracted a small piece of radioactive debris from the reactor site, the plant's operator TEPCO (Tokyo Electric Power Company) confirmed on Thursday, November 7. This...
philippines ocean

Philippines Evacuates Thousands Ahead of Typhoon Yinxing as Nation Recovers from Deadly Storms

The Philippines has undertaken massive evacuation efforts as Typhoon Yinxing approaches, threatening to deliver powerful winds and torrential rains to the northern part of the archipelago. Officials began evacuating tens of thousands of residents from coastal areas on Wednesday, with...
Indonesia palm oil production

Indonesia’s Bold Push for Biofuel: Chief Economic Minister Airlangga Hartarto Outlines Strategy to Boost Palm Oil Production Amid Rising Biofuel Demand

Indonesia, the world’s largest palm oil producer, is undertaking an ambitious drive to meet increasing domestic demand for biofuel, a crucial component of its energy policy. Indonesia’s chief economic minister, Airlangga Hartarto, announced on Thursday that the country will raise...
Shigeru Ishiba

Japanese PM Ishiba Seeks Meeting with U.S. President-Elect Trump; Japan’s Concerns over Trade and Defense Costs

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is actively pursuing a meeting with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, planning a possible stopover in the United States following the upcoming G20 summit in Brazil, according to four individuals with knowledge of the arrangement. The...
Asia Stock Markets

Asian Markets Retreat Amid U.S. Stock Surge on Anticipation of Trump’s Return to the White House; Fed Interest Rate Decision Looms

Asian markets saw a downturn early Thursday as investors weighed the implications of former President Donald Trump's potential return to the White House. With U.S. stocks soaring to record highs, global markets are cautiously assessing the impact of Trump's proposed...
Japan

Japanese Workers See Largest Salary Hike in 30 Years, Supporting Central Bank’s Recovery Plans and Potential Rate Hike

Japanese workers experienced their most substantial base salary increase in over three decades, strengthening the Bank of Japan's (BOJ) position that the nation’s economy remains on a recovery track. This momentum has prompted further speculation that the BOJ may increase...
Xi Jinping-Donald Trump

China Cheers Trump’s Win, Plans for Enhanced U.S.-China Relations on the Horizon

In a notable diplomatic exchange, China extended its congratulations to Donald Trump following his victory in the recent U.S. presidential election. According to statements from China’s Foreign Ministry, the Republican candidate received well-wishes from Beijing for his win over Democratic...
South Korean K239 Chunmoo MRLS System

South Korea’s K239 Chunmoo MRLS System Eyes Malaysian Market Amid Regional Defense Shifts

The Malaysian Armed Forces may soon see a significant boost in its artillery capabilities as South Korea’s cutting-edge Multiple Rocket Launcher System (MRLS), the K239 Chunmoo, appears poised to enter the Malaysian defense market. Produced by South Korea's Hanwha Aerospace,...
Italian PPA-Class Warships

Indonesia Secures $1.25 Billion Loan to Acquire Two Italian PPA-Class Warships

Indonesia has successfully secured a substantial $1.25 billion loan from BNP Paribas, with significant contributions from Credit Agricole and additional support from the Italian financial institution SACE. This financing will fund the acquisition of two multi-role offshore patrol vessels (Pattugliatore...
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