Asia Pacific Focus

Future of South Korea’s KBS in doubt as government wants to alter funding mechanism

The future of the Korean Broadcasting System (KBS) is under threat as the South Korean government wants to alter its… Read More

June 23, 2023

Indonesia: Criticism over government plans to hire foreign supervisors for new capital Nusantara

The Indonesian government's intention to hire foreign supervisors to oversee the construction of the new planned capital Nusantara in order… Read More

June 23, 2023

UN aid cut to Rohingya risks exacerbating already precarious circumstances

The recent reduction in food rations by the UN World Food Programme for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh - from $12… Read More

June 22, 2023

Children as young as nine were victims of Japan sterilisation law

Two nine-year-olds were among tens of thousands of Japanese forcibly sterilised under the country's post-World War Two eugenics law, a… Read More

June 21, 2023

Rising Wages and Inflation Create Economic Challenges for Japanese Workers

Rising wages in Japan provide promise for an economic rebound and higher living standards. These salary increases, however, have been… Read More

June 20, 2023

All eyes on Antony Blinken: Will the top US diplomat meet Xi Jinping in China?

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken was greeted by China's top diplomat Wang Yi on Monday, and will perhaps meet… Read More

June 19, 2023

Pakistan’s Finance Minister Ishaq Dar Blames Geopolitics for Stalled IMF Loan

According to Mr. Dar, the IMF has not provided a justification for the "unnecessary delay" in the ninth review, which… Read More

June 17, 2023

Japan raises age of sexual consent from 13 to 16, passes controversial LGBT law

Amid calls for greater protection of children and women, Japan's parliament on Friday raised the age of consent from 13… Read More

June 17, 2023

Live Updates: Cyclone Biparjoy to touch land between 6 – 8 pm, says Indian Coast Guard

According to India Meteorological Department (IMD), the powerful Cyclone Biparjoy is expected to make landfall in India and Pakistan today.… Read More

June 15, 2023

Australia to strengthen partnership with NATO as it plans to open office in Japan

As NATO plans to open an office in Japan, Australia is set to deepen its partnership with the political and… Read More

June 14, 2023

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