Asia Pacific Focus

Thailand coup leader can remain PM, court rules

Thailand Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha can remain in office, the constitutional court of Thailand has ruled after rejecting legal challenge… Read More

October 1, 2022

South Korea, US, and Japan will hold anti-submarine drills amid North Korea concerns

On Friday, September 30, the naval forces of South Korea, the United States, and Japan will hold their big anti-submarine… Read More

September 30, 2022

Taiwan ends COVID-19 quarantine, tourists are welcome back

Taiwan's mandatory COVID-19 quarantine for new arrivals will end on October 13 and tourists will be welcome back, the government… Read More

September 29, 2022

People are uninstalling Shopee for its partnership with Toni Gonzaga

Because of the holidays, online shopping apps tend to do very well in the "Ber" months. But Shopee might not… Read More

September 29, 2022

Chinese Yuan hits record low against US dollar

After the euro dropping record low against the dollar as well as the British pound, another currency to weaken against… Read More

September 28, 2022

Japanese diplomat “restrained and blindfolded” in Russia during FSB interrogation

Japan has summoned Russian ambassador in Tokyo after a Japanese diplomat was “blindfolded and physically restrained” during FSB interrogation in… Read More

September 27, 2022

What Covid travel restrictions are still in place in Asia?

After a protracted period of time during which border restrictions were in place, a number of locations all around Asia… Read More

September 27, 2022

Bangkok is preparing for the arrival of Tropical Storm Noru on Thursday

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has taken measures, such as draining water out of canals in and around the city… Read More

September 27, 2022

Apple Inc to manufacture iPhone 14 in India

Apple Inc. has announced on Monday that it will now make its iPhone 14 in India, as manufacturers shift production… Read More

September 27, 2022

Philippines’ Marcos authorizes aid for typhoon-ravaged areas, five dead

Typhoon Noru made landfall in the capital and northern provinces of the Philippines on Sunday, September 25, leaving at least… Read More

September 26, 2022

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