Asia Pacific Focus

South Koreans rush to buy salt before Japan’s Fukushima wastewater release

A growing number of shoppers in South Korea are buying up large quantities of sea salt and other items as… Read More

July 1, 2023

Here’s when BTS’ Jungkook will drop his first solo single ‘Seven’

K-pop sensation Jungkook will be dropping his first solo single soon. Called 'Seven', the song will pave the way for… Read More

June 30, 2023

As massive bribe-for-jobs scam surfaces, TCS sacks six employees, bans six staffing firms

India's largest IT firm, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), has sacked six employees for violating ethical conduct following whistleblower allegations around… Read More

June 30, 2023

Will there be a rise in lightning-related deaths in India as the climate changes?

Gurwaith village residents in Indian Kashmir used to not be afraid of thunderstorms, but in recent weeks, people have hurried… Read More

June 28, 2023

Abrupt Halt to Air India – Vistara Merger, CCI Decides to Have a Deeper Look into the Deal

The Tata Group has hit a review wall as the Air India Vistara merger is being scrutinized by the Competition… Read More

June 28, 2023

All South Koreans to get at least a year younger as new law takes effect

Starting tomorrow, South Koreans will become a year younger or two as the country leaves behind two traditional methods of… Read More

June 27, 2023

Taliban Ends Opium Economy, Successfully Eradicates Poppy Cultivation in Afghanistan

The Taliban, in its campaign against illicit drug production, has successfully brought the cultivation of opium poppies to a grinding… Read More

June 26, 2023

Checking Taliban leader’s claims of Afghan women provided with a ‘comfortable and prosperous life’

The supreme leader of the Taliban, Hibatullah Akhundzada, released a message Sunday claiming his government has taken the necessary steps… Read More

June 26, 2023

Nauri Airlines’ Bid is Rejected by Asia Pacific Airlines

Two distinctively Pacific airlines are engaged in a fight, with Guam's Asia Pacific Airlines (P9) accusing Nauru Airlines of making… Read More

June 24, 2023

Remembering Okinawa: Japan Marks 78th Anniversary of One of World War II’s Bloodiest Battles

Okinawa goes down in history as one of the deadliest and bloodiest battles of World War II. This week marked… Read More

June 23, 2023

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