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Shanghai shuts schools again as rolling Covid-19 waves predicted
Shanghai will shut most schools again from Monday, reverting to an element of China’s old virus playbook as the rapid dismantling of the country’s pandemic restrictions spurs an explosion in cases.
Students in all classes except for those…
Myanmar migrant workers face waves of challenges in Thailand
Undocumented Myanmar migrant workers in Thailand are struggling in many ways since they are living in hiding and are far from any employment opportunities, the volunteers who assist the migrant workers said.
From August 1 to August 15, the…
Japan New Year domestic trips forecast at 72% of pre-pandemic levels
The number of holidaymakers in Japan making domestic trips during the New Year vacation period is expected to rise by 3 million from a year earlier but remain at 71.8 percent of pre-pandemic levels, or 21 million people, according to travel…
Smaller nations, including Singapore, welcome G20’s call to improve food security
A group of 30 smaller countries has welcomed the Group of 20’s (G20) call to improve food security amid the prevailing food crisis by speeding up the move towards sustainable and resilient agriculture, food systems and supply chains.
The…
Japan approves long-range weapons to counter growing threats from rivals
Japan on Friday unveiled a new national security plan that signals the country’s biggest military buildup since World War II, doubling defense spending and veering from its pacifist constitution in the face of growing threats from regional…
Protesters lambast Japan defense policy shift outside PM office
Protesters on Friday lambasted Japan's decision to acquire an enemy base strike capability in a major shift in defense policy, shouting slogans including calling the move "unconstitutional" while gathered outside the prime minister's…
Malaysian landslide search efforts resume for 12 missing campers
Rescue workers in Malaysia continue to search for 12 people still missing following a landslide that engulfed a campsite, killing 21 others, including five children.
Rescue efforts were hampered temporarily overnight on Friday due to…
Japan OKs enemy base strike capability in major defense policy shift
Japan decided Friday to acquire the capability to strike enemy bases and double defense spending in a dramatic shift in its postwar security policy under the nation's war-renouncing Constitution, provoking a harsh backlash from China.
With…
Japan ruling camp OKs permanent NISA tax-free investment scheme
Japan's ruling parties agreed Friday to make permanent a tax-free scheme for households to boost investment, in line with Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's drive to encourage households with abundant cash to invest more.
The NISA reform plan…
South Korean President’s support rate hits highest since July
The support rate for South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol rebounded to its highest mark in about five months after he took a tough line on striking truckers and increased his focus on undoing policies of his predecessor.
Yoon’s approval…