Asians
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Former Philippine mayor suspected of being Chinese spy arrested in Indonesia
SEOUL, Sept. 5 (AJP) - Alice Guo, the 35-year-old former mayor of Bamban City in Tarlac province, Philippines, has been apprehended in Indonesia after fleeing her home country amid allegations of being a Chinese spy. The Philippine Department of Justice and National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) announced her capture near Jakarta on Wednesday. Guo, who allegedly entered the Philippines as a Chinese national named Guo Huaping before obtaining Filipino citizenship, is accused of invol
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Japan grapples with rice supply concerns
SEOUL, Sept. 5 (AJP) - Japan's Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries convened a meeting on Wednesday with key stakeholders to address concerns over rice shortages in retail outlets, amid reports of dwindling inventories and consumer stockpiling, the Japan Times reported. The gathering, which included representatives from farming communities, agricultural cooperatives, wholesale distributors, and food manufacturers, aimed to assess current rice stocks and sales projecti
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India launching flood warning system amid increasing Himalayan glacial floods
SEOUL, Sept. 5 (AJP) - India has commenced the installation of an advanced flood warning system at glacial lakes in the Himalayas, according to news reports. Safi Ahsan Rizvi, an official from India's National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) said that the installation work had recently commenced at 190 of the 7,500 glacial lakes in the Himalayas, which stretch from northern Kashmir and Ladakh to northeastern Arunachal Pradesh, AFP reported on Tuesday. These lakes have be
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Biden expected to block Nippon Steel's U.S. Steel acquisition
SEOUL, Sept. 5 (AJP) - U.S. President Joe Biden is likely to reject Nippon Steel Corp.'s proposed $14.1 billion takeover of United States Steel Corp. due to national security concerns, according to media reports on Wednesday. The potential decision marks an unusual rebuff to a major Japanese company, given Japan's status as a key U.S. ally. It comes as the Biden administration faces increasing pressure to protect American manufacturing jobs ahead of the November presidential
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World Bank raises growth forecast for India to 7%
SEOUL, Sept. 4 (AJP) - The World Bank on Tuesday raised its growth forecast for India's economy for the fiscal 2024-25 from 6.6 percent to 7 percent. India's economy faced a decline in 2020 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, since 2021, it has experienced robust growth, largely fueled by increased demand from a growing population. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) projects that India will overtake Japan and become the world's fourth-largest economy b
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Pope Francis arrives in Indonesia, begins Asian-Oceanian tour
SEOUL, Sept. 4 (AJP) - Pope Francis landed in Jakarta, Indonesia on Tuesday, marking the start of his multi-country pastoral visit to Asia and Oceania. The pontiff arrived at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport at 11:19 a.m., choosing to travel in a modest hybrid Toyota Innova Zenix instead of a luxury bulletproof sedan offered by the Indonesian government. Upon arrival, the Pope met with refugees, migrants, and patients at the Papal Nunciature, including Rohingya refugees from Mya
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35 die in floods in southern India
SEOUL, Sept. 4 (AJP) - At least 35 people have lost their lives in just two days due to flooding in the southern Indian states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, India Today reported Tuesday. More than 47,000 people have been relocated to relief camps across both states. Houses have collapsed, and road and rail transportation have been disrupted. A significant portion of Vijayawada, a commercial city in Andhra Pradesh, has been submerged due to the overflow of the Budameru
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Japan declares mongooses eradicated from heritage island
SEOUL, Sept. 4 (AJP) - Japan's Ministry of Environment announced on Tuesday that mongooses have been successfully eradicated from Amami-Oshima Island, a World Natural Heritage site in southwestern Japan. This marks the culmination of decades-long efforts to eliminate the invasive species that had been threatening native wildlife and damaging the island's ecosystem, Kyodo News reported. The ministry's review panel confirmed the eradication after analyzing data from camera
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Boat capsized in Northern Thailand's Mekong River, dozens of Myanmar nationals missing
SEOUL, Sept. 4 (AJP) - A boat carrying about 40 Myanmar nationals capsized in the Mekong River in Thailand's northern Chiang Rai province on late Monday, leaving around 20 people missing. The incident occurred when the long-tail boat, which had departed from Laos and was heading to Tachileik in Myanmar, overturned in strong currents. According to local media ThaiPBS, the accident happened when the boat's engine suddenly stopped, causing it to be overwhelmed by the powerful w
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Huawei launches AI programs to boost Saudi Arabia's digital transformation
SEOUL, Sept. 4 (AJP) - Chinese tech powerhouse Huawei unveiled several artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives on Monday, aiming at accelerating Saudi Arabia's digital evolution and supporting the nation's ambitious Saudi Vision 2030 program. These initiatives will introduce cutting-edge AI capabilities to the kingdom, including technologies for ubiquitous computing, cost reduction, enhanced data security, and improved edge cloud service experiences. These advancements are
September 4, 2024
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S-Oil signs MOU with T'way Air for sustainable aviation fuel supply
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Korea's imports of Chinese EVs surpass 1 trillion won
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Hanwha Ocean commits to strengthening workplace safety following worker fatalities
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PHOTOS: Indian Embassy teases upcoming festival
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Taihan Cable wins first U.S. HVDC contract
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GS Caltex exports commercial-scale bio aviation fuel to Japan
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Samsung launching AI-based washer-dryer in Peru, Argentina
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USFK nominee warns of North Korean missile threats
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India's expanding medical device market presents opportunities for global companies
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UN reports Myanmar junta killed 5,350 civilians since 2021 coup