Indian man dies after allegedly assaulting 14-year-old girl

SEOUL, November 7 (AJP) - A 41-year-old man in India died after allegedly collapsing during an assault on a teenage girl, according to news reports. The man, a manager at a diamond factory in Gujarat, western India, was found dead on Oct. 2 in a Mumbai hotel room. Investigations revealed that he collapsed and died while allegedly assaulting a 14-year-old girl, whom he had brought to Mumbai under the pretense of a work-related trip. Although they were registered as father and dau

November 7, 2024

Japan A-bomb survivors express concern over Trump's election victory

SEOUL, November 7 (AJP) - Atomic bomb survivors in Japan voiced apprehension on Wednesday following Donald Trump's victory in the U.S. presidential election, citing worries about his stance on nuclear disarmament. The development comes just weeks after Japan's leading atomic bomb survivors' organization, Nihon Hidankyo, was awarded the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize. "Trump may believe that the world is stable because of nuclear weapons," said Toshiyuki Mimaki, 82,

November 7, 2024

India submits letter of intent to host 2036 Olympics: report

SEOUL, November 7 (AJP) - India has reportedly submitted a Letter of Intent (LOI) to the International Olympic Committee (IOC), conveying intentions to host the 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games. According to news reports on Wednesday, the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) sent the LOI to the IOC on Oct. 1. In the letter, the Indian Olympic Association emphasized the importance of hosting the Olympics in India, noting the country’s population includes more than 600 million

November 7, 2024

China congratulates Trump on US election victory

SEOUL, November 7 (AJP) - After Republican candidate Donald Trump declared his victory in Wednesday's U.S. presidential election, China's Foreign Ministry congratulated him, saying it "respects the choice of the American people." "We respect the choice of the American people and congratulate Mr. Trump on being elected president of the United States," the ministry said. In response to questions about the election's potential impact on U.S.-China rel

November 7, 2024

South Korea posts $11.1 billion current account surplus in September

SEOUL, November 7 (AJP) - South Korea's current account surplus reached 15.58 trillion won (US$11.1 billion) in September, marking its fifth consecutive month in the black, driven by robust exports, the Bank of Korea said on Thursday. The surplus was nearly double the $6.52 billion recorded in August and stands as the third-largest September figure on record. Outbound shipments rose 9.9 percent from a year earlier to $61.67 billion, extending gains for the 12th straight month

November 7, 2024

China's central bank pledges stronger policies for stable economic growth

SEOUL, November 7 (AJP) - China's central bank will maintain a supportive monetary policy and strengthen counter-cyclical measures to foster a stable monetary environment for steady economic growth and high-quality development, said Pan Gongsheng, governor of the People's Bank of China (PBC) on Tuesday. This commitment aims to support the economy and boost public confidence. Pan shared this outlook in a report on China's financial work presented to the ongoing 12th sessi

November 7, 2024

Philippines says ASEAN NATO-style alliance impossible due to China-U.S. divide

SEOUL, November 07 (AJP) - Philippine Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro said on Wednesday that a NATO-style alliance in Southeast Asia is currently impossible due to ASEAN members' divided allegiances between the United States and China. "For example, we have defense alliances with the U.S. that predate ASEAN, and we continue to build alliances with like-minded nations," Teodoro said at a forum, noting that "other ASEAN countries have formed alliances with China.&

November 7, 2024

OPINION: South Korea's data center industry: growth and challenges amid power supply and regulatory pressures

SEOUL, November 7 (AJP) - The data center market influencers of technological advancements, such as implementation of cloud computing, deployment of 5G networks, government digitalization initiatives and increasing mobile and internet penetration, have significantly accelerated the demand for data centers. Asia is slower to experience the growth of AI adoption alongside generative AI when compared to the US, but the impending demand for increased data center capacities continues to exi

November 7, 2024

Indonesia, Singapore pledge new chapter in bilateral ties

SEOUL, November 7 (AJP) - Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong agreed to strengthen cooperation during their first summit in Jakarta on Wednesday, focusing on cross-border energy sharing and carbon capture initiatives as key growth drivers. The newly elected leaders, with Prabowo taking office in October and Wong assuming his role in May, discussed opportunities in food security, defense, digital technology, healthcare and trade. A notable

November 7, 2024

Japan's Ishiba congratulates Trump in U.S. election win

SEOUL, November 7 (AJP) - Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba extended his congratulations to Donald Trump following Trump's declaration of victory in the U.S. presidential election. "I wish to coordinate closely with him to bring the Japan-U.S. alliance and relationship to new heights," Ishiba told the media on Wednesday, emphasizing Japan's commitment to its most crucial security partnership. The announcement came amid heightened regional tensions, with Jap

November 7, 2024