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China's foreign trade sees steady growth in first eight months of this year
SEOUL, September 11 (AJP) - China's total merchandise trade amounted to 28.58 trillion yuan ($4.02 trillion) in the first eight months of 2024, reflecting a 6 percent year-on-year increase, according to data released by the General Administration of Customs (GAC) on Tuesday, showing continued steady growth. Exports reached 16.45 trillion yuan, a 6.9 percent rise, while imports grew by 4.7 percent to 12.13 trillion yuan. This resulted in a trade surplus of 4.32 trillion yuan, whi
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Myanmar military airstrikes escalate, causing spike in civilian deaths
SEOUL, September 11 (AJP) - Myanmar's military junta has intensified its aerial bombardment campaign, resulting in a sharp rise in civilian casualties. This escalation follows a warning of retaliation by the junta's leader, Min Aung Hlaing, who accused rebel groups of using government buildings and innocent civilians as shields. The military's increased aggression comes in response to significant territorial gains made by ethnic armed organizations in the northeastern Sh
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University of Tokyo plans first tuition hike in two decades
SEOUL, September 11 (AJP) - Japan's renowned academic institution, the University of Tokyo, announced on Tuesday its intention to raise tuition fees for new students enrolling from April 2025, marking the first increase in 20 years. The annual tuition will rise by about 107,000 yen ($751) to 642,960 yen, a move prompted by declining state grants and aimed at enhancing educational facilities. President Teruo Fujii told the press that improving the educational environment is an
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At least nine children die in wolf attack in northern India
SEOUL, September 11 (AJP) - At least nine children lost their lives to wild wolves in the Barabanki district of Uttar Pradesh, northern India. BBC reported Thursday that wolf attacks have occurred in about 30 villages in the Barabanki district, resulting in the deaths of nine children and one adult and injuries to more than 34 people since mid-April. A one-year-old boy was among the victims. This is not the first time children in Uttar Pradesh have been attacked by wolves. In the
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India's Supreme Court directs doctors to return to work amid rape outrage
SEOUL, September 10 (AJP) - India's Supreme Court has instructed protesting doctors to return to work by Tuesday, cautioning that those who fail to comply may face "adverse action," according to news reports. In August, a 31-year-old female resident doctor was raped and murdered after entering a seminar room to rest following dinner at a national hospital in Kolkata. The suspect, identified as a hospital volunteer responsible for assisting patients, has since been det
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Thailand's new cabinet to expedite controversial subsidy
SEOUL, September 10 (AJP) - Thailand's government has decided to fast-track the distribution of a 10,000 baht (approximately $300) subsidy to eligible citizens, starting later this month. Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat announced the accelerated timeline, citing the need for short-term economic stimulus and support for vulnerable groups. The subsidy, a key election promise of the ruling Pheu Thai Party, has faced strong opposition from various quarters. Critics, inclu
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Philippine pastor and Duterte ally arrested on child sex crime charges
SEOUL, September 10 (AJP) - Apollo Quiboloy, a prominent pastor and close associate of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, was apprehended by police on Sunday, after a two-week standoff at his 30-hectare religious compound in Davao City. The 74-year-old founder of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ church faces charges in the U.S. for child sex trafficking, money laundering, and bulk cash smuggling. The arrest came after Philippine courts issued warrants in April, prompting a larg
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Erdogan calls for Islamic unity against Israel's aggression in Gaza, Jerusalem
SEOUL, September 10 (AJP) - Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan has urged the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to convene an emergency summit to address the Gaza conflict and what he called Israel’s attacks on Jerusalem. Erdogan, a strong critic of Israel’s actions in Gaza against Hamas, called on Islamic nations to unite against what he described as Israel's "expansionism." Speaking after a cabinet meeting in Ankara, Erdogan accused Israel o
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China, Russia to hold joint naval, air drills near Japan this September
SEOUL, September 10 (AJP) - China and Russia are set to conduct a joint naval and air exercise in the East Sea and the Sea of Okhotsk this September, continuing a series of collaborative drills aimed at strengthening military cooperation, analysts said on Monday. According to China's Ministry of National Defense, the Russian military will dispatch naval and air forces for the Northern/Interaction-2024 exercise, organized by China as part of an annual plan and mutual agreement
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Chinese leader meets with prime ministers of Norway, Spain, emphasizing free trade
SEOUL, September 10 (AJP) - Chinese President Xi Jinping held separate meetings on Monday with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez in Beijing at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse. Analysts suggest these high-level interactions highlight joint efforts between China and European nations to tackle challenges and maintain stable relations despite differences. They also demonstrate a strong commitment to cooperation and mutual benefits
September 10, 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