Asians
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Unidentified attacks set Greek oil tanker on fire in Red Sea
SEOUL, August 22 (AJU PRESS) - A Greek-owned oil tanker, the Sounion, is currently on fire and adrift in the Red Sea after being attacked, as confirmed by British and Greek authorities. The incident occurred early Wednesday when two small boats opened fire on the vessel approximately 77 nautical miles west of the Yemeni port of Hudaydah, according to the U.K. Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO). Following the initial gunfire, the tanker was struck by three unidentified projectiles, le
August 22, 2024 -
China, Russia pledge to deepen comprehensive strategic partnership
SEOUL, August 22 (AJU PRESS) -Chinese Premier Li Qiang and Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin on Wednesday co-chaired the 29th regular meeting between Chinese and Russian heads of government in Moscow. Li stated that China is ready to work with Russia to strengthen all-round practical cooperation between the two countries and elevate the China-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination to a new level. Analysts commented that the China-Russia relationship rem
August 22, 2024 -
Chinese officials criticize EU over electric vehicle investigation
SEOUL, August 22 (AJU PRESS) -Chinese officials and industry representatives on Wednesday strongly condemned the European Commission (EC) for its recent draft findings in an anti-subsidy investigation against Chinese electric vehicles (EVs). They warn that the EU's protectionist actions seriously undermine mutual trust and cooperation between China and the EU, damaging Chinese firms' confidence in the EU market. The EC's announcement, which maintains hefty tariff rates
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Pita Limjaroenrat, former Thai opposition leader, heads to U.S.
SEOUL, August 21 (AJU PRESS) - Pita Limjaroenrat, the 43-year-old ex-leader of Thailand's Move Forward Party (MFP), is set to leave for the United States following a ban on his political activities. He plans to become a visiting fellow at Harvard Kennedy School, his alma mater, where he will write memoirs and participate in seminars. Pita led the MFP to a surprise victory in last year's election but failed to secure the prime minister position due to opposition from pro-mili
August 21, 2024 -
Malaysia, India agree to strengthen economic ties
SEOUL, August 21 (AJU PRESS) - Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's visit to New Delhi marks a significant step in mending relations with India, which had cooled since 2019. The leaders agreed to expand trade, allow increased migration of Indian workers to Malaysia, and use local currencies for bilateral transactions. This trip, Anwar's first to India since taking office in November 2022, aims to reverse the negative impacts of previous tensions, including reduced palm o
August 21, 2024 -
Oil prices hit two-week low amid Middle East tensions ease and China's economy slowdown
SEOUL, August 21 (AJU PRESS) - Oil prices fell by approximately 1 percent on Tuesday, hitting a two-week low as fears of Middle East supply disruptions eased. This followed Israel's agreement to a proposal addressing issues blocking a ceasefire in Gaza. Additionally, economic weakness in China further dampened fuel demand. Brent crude futures for October dropped 46 cents, or 0.6 percent, to $77.20 per barrel. Similarly, U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude for September deli
August 21, 2024 -
Japanese students call for nuclear disarmament at U.N. conference
SEOUL, August 21 (AJU PRESS) - A delegation of 22 Japanese high school students attended the United Nations disarmament conference in Geneva on Tuesday, submitting signatures advocating for the abolition of nuclear weapons, Kyodo News reported. The students, aged 15 to 18, were selected as peace ambassadors by a Nagasaki-based civic organization. They met with Carolyne-Melanie Regimbal, chief of service at the U.N. Office for Disarmament Affairs' Geneva branch, to present their
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U.S. accuses Iran of cyber attacks on presidential campaigns
SEOUL, August 21 (AJU PRESS) - The United States has accused Iran of orchestrating cyber attacks on the presidential campaigns of Kamala Harris and Donald Trump and conducting influence operations intended to exacerbate political divisions among American voters. This marks the first time that the U.S. government has directly assigned blame to Iran amid growing concerns about foreign interference in U.S. elections. In a joint statement released on Monday, the FBI, the Office of the D
August 21, 2024 -
China further relaxes foreign investment restrictions, vows to promote services trade
SEOUL, August 21 (AJU PRESS) -An executive meeting of the State Council, presided over by Premier Li Qiang, reviewed and approved several key documents on Monday. This included the 2024 edition of the special administrative measures (negative list) for foreign investment access, as well as guidelines on promoting the high-quality development of services trade through high-level opening up. According to the updated negative list, China will further relax restrictions on foreign in
August 21, 2024 -
China unveils plan to enhance business environment in Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region
SEOUL, August 21 (AJU PRESS) -China's top economic planning agency has introduced on Monday a three-year action plan to create a world-class business environment in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region, with a particular focus on the Xiong'an New Area. Over the next three years, the plan aims to remove barriers impeding the flow and allocation of production factors, improve services for trade, investment and government affairs, and lower institutional transaction costs in the re
August 21, 2024
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Battery cell damage from external impact may have caused last month's EV fire: forensic service
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KBS demands apology from Real Madrid after abrupt cancellation of K-pop concert
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PHOTOS: Junior college admission fair opens in Seoul
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Koreans' views toward Japanese improve, survey finds
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Czech Republic optimistic about Korean consortium's bid for nuclear power plant project
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INTERVIEW: Female business leader urges women entrepreneurs to tap global markets
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Opinion: A wake-up call for Scholz and the European Union
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Opinion: Prime Minister's Visit underscores vital Britain ties
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INTERVIEW: Seoul City will boost walkability with new initiative
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Indonesian president among 6 million taxpayers in alleged data leak