Asia Pacific Focus

Education Minister Chris Hipkins set to replace Jacinda Ardern as New Zealand PM

Labour MP Chris Hipkins is set to become New Zealand's next prime minister after becoming the only nominee for the… Read More

January 21, 2023

No ‘sexy’ women: China cracks down on influencers and ex-criminals

China's top cyberspace watchdog has launched a Lunar New Year internet crackdown to curtail the spread of 'bad culture'. Content… Read More

January 20, 2023

Guryong Village: Massive fire breaks out in one of Seoul’s worst-kept secrets

Around 500 people have had to be evacuated after a massive fire broke out in Guryong Village, one of the… Read More

January 20, 2023

It’s time to shift from ‘Made in China’ to ‘Designed in China’

As India overtakes China as the world's most populous country, a number of demographic issues, including labour markets and birth… Read More

January 19, 2023

“It’s time”: New Zealand PM to step down next month

Jacinda Ardern, fighting back tears, told reporters on Thursday that she will quit as New Zealand prime minister next month… Read More

January 19, 2023

China’s population falls for first time in 60 years, deepening demographic crisis

China's population has declined for the first time since 1961, with the national birth rate for 2022 hitting a record… Read More

January 17, 2023

Under the Taliban, even mannequins must be hooded and masked

Mannequins in women's dress shops across the capital city of Kabul are now a haunting sight. From fabric and tin… Read More

January 17, 2023

South Korean leader calls Iran the “enemy and biggest threat” to UAE, draws flak

South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol has often been accused by critics of being susceptible to gaffes. This time, he ruffled… Read More

January 17, 2023

UAE, South Korea issue Joint Declaration on Climate Action

The United Arab Emirates and the Republic of Korea have issued a Joint Declaration on Climate Action, affirming their dedication… Read More

January 17, 2023

UAE and South Korea sign major agreements, MoUs across various sectors

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Yoon Suk Yeol, President of the Republic of Korea, witnessed… Read More

January 16, 2023

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