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Malaysia revises 'orangutan diplomacy' policy after protests
SEOUL, August 20 (AJU PRESS) - Malaysia has modified its controversial "orangutan diplomacy" strategy following environmental group protests. Johari Abdul Ghani, Minister of Plantation and Commodities, announced that while palm oil importing countries can still adopt orangutans, the primates will remain in their natural habitats. The government plans to establish a fund with adopting nations or companies to support forest conservation NGOs. This change comes after the init
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Singapore expands parental leave, social support measures
SEOUL, August 20 (AJU PRESS) - Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced significant welfare policy enhancements during his inaugural National Day address. The government plans to increase paid parental leave and provide financial aid to low-income unemployed individuals. By 2026, couples will be entitled to a combined 30 weeks of paid parental leave, with the government covering the cost of an additional 10 weeks. Starting April 2025, each parent will be mandated one m
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Nintendo to open its first museum in Kyoto in October
SEOUL, August 20 (AJU PRESS) - Nintendo Co. announced on Tuesday that it will inaugurate its first-ever museum on Oct. 2 in Uji, Kyoto Prefecture. The facility, housed in a renovated factory dating back to 1969, will showcase vintage video games and feature interactive exhibits, the Japan Times reported. Shigeru Miyamoto, the creator of Super Mario Bros, said in a video release that the museum aims to highlight "Nintendo's commitment to manufacturing that places importance
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Japan's ruling party to elect Kishida successor on Sept. 27
SEOUL, August 20 (AJU PRESS) - Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) announced on Tuesday that it will hold its presidential election on Sept. 27 to choose a successor to Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, who unexpectedly declared last week he would not seek reelection, Kyodo News reported. The LDP, which controls both houses of parliament, has set a 15-day campaigning period beginning Sept. 12, extending it from the 12 days allotted in the 2021 contest. This extension is se
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South Korea, Malaysia resume FTA negotiations after five-year hiatus
SEOUL, August 20 (AJU PRESS) - South Korea and Malaysia resumed free trade negotiations in Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday after a five-year pause, Seoul officials said. The fourth round of talks will continue until Friday, with an expanded agenda that includes investment and service sectors, according to the Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy. The last round of talks was held in September 2019. Malaysia is Korea’s third-largest trading partner and fourth-largest investmen
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Chinese, Vietnamese leaders reaffirm strategic importance of bilateral relations
SEOUL, August 20 (AJU PRESS) -Chinese president Xi Jinping and Vietnamese Communist Party chief To Lam reaffirmed the high priority they place on China-Vietnam relations during a meeting in Beijing on Monday. The leaders also oversaw the signing of cooperation agreements across multiple sectors. Analysts highlighted that Lam's visit signifies both countries' commitment to achieving greater outcomes in their relationship, which is strategically significant in building a China
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Israel agrees to U.S. ceasefire plan, Hamas' approval awaited
SEOUL, August 20 (AJU PRESS) - U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has accepted an American "bridging proposal" aimed at securing a ceasefire in Gaza. The proposal now awaits approval from Hamas. Blinken and Netanyahu held talks in Tel Aviv, which Netanyahu described as "positive." Netanyahu reaffirmed his commitment to a U.S.-proposed plan that includes the release of hostages held by Hamas, while also add
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Hezbollah's new video reveals underground threat amid rising tensions
SEOUL, August 20 (AJU PRESS) - A recent Hezbollah video showcasing an underground tunnel network serves as a warning to its adversaries but leaves many specifics unclear. The video, titled "Our Mountains, Our Treasures," features fighters driving trucks and motorbikes through well-lit underground roads, some carrying what appear to be missiles. This suggests a vast tunnel system used to store and launch weapons, a resource Hezbollah could leverage in any future conflict with
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U.S. greenlights sale of Apache attack helicopters to Korea
SEOUL, August 20 (AJU PRESS) - Korea is expected to procure attack helicopters and relevant equipment from the United States. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) said on Monday that the U.S. State Department has approved the sale of up to three dozen AH-64E Apache attack helicopters and other weapons to Korea. The procurement, estimated to cost approximately $3.5 billion (4.7 trillion Korean won), is being made under the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program, which is p
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Amorepacific's Hera expands into Thai market
SEOUL, August 20 (AJU PRESS) - Hera, a contemporary beauty brand under Amorepacific, has officially launched in Thailand, marking a significant step in its global expansion strategy. The brand’s first Thai store opened on Aug. 8 in Bangkok’s Central Chidlom department store, located in the bustling Chidlom shopping district. The launch event attracted 200 global media representatives and influencers, featuring brand introductions, makeup demonstrations and beauty routine
August 20, 2024
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Nintendo sues developer of 'Palworld' game for patent infringement
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Korean, Vietnamese authorities bust mobile smishing ring
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LIG Nex1 signs 3.7 trillion won missile deal with Iraq
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Qatar Investment Authority targets new growth in Australia, Korea and Japan
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China launches navigation satellites
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Tata Group, Analog Devices join hands on chip production in India
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China opposes actions infringing on Lebanon's sovereignty and security
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Japanese schoolboy fatally stabbed in China's Shenzhen
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UAE president to visit White House to discuss Gaza war and regional challenges
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OPINION: How Israel's Netanyahu survives in his job