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Over the past decade, China's Coast Guard (CCG) has evolved from a conventional maritime law enforcement agency into a central instrument of Beijing's strategy to reinforce its territorial claims, according to Bloomberg.
Joseph Wu, secretary-general of Taiwan’s National Security Council, gazes out the window of the Presidential Palace in Taipei during an exclusive interview with Nikkei Asia. (Taiwan National Security Council)
Last year, 2,257 young South Koreans took jobs in Japan, marking a 47 per cent jump from 2024 and making Japan their top work destination
Last year, 2,257 young South Koreans took jobs in Japan, marking a 47 per cent jump from 2024 and making Japan their top work destination
On July 31, Japan purchased the yen "in coordination with the U.S. Department of the Treasury," Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said in a statement on Aug. 3. (Photo by Shintaro Ino)
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P&G Korea said Monday it appointed Rohini Venkateswaran, former chief sales officer of P&G India, as its new CEO, effective Aug. 1.
BoyNextDoor is planning to roll out a digital single in Japan in August and a repackaged album in Korea in September, it told fans Sunday.
The defense ministry on Monday launched a new counterintelligence unit tasked with countering espionage and terror threats from North Korea and elsewhere, as part of a sweeping overhaul aimed at replacing a former unit long dogged by criticism over its political influence.
Japan's prime minister Sanae Takaichi met President Trump in March
Amid a fiercely competitive domestic market, China’s battery tech leads in global innovation and cost reduction, promising safer, faster EVs
Amid a fiercely competitive domestic market, China’s battery tech leads in global innovation and cost reduction, promising safer, faster EVs
First offshore China government bond futures reports a turnover of 270 in the first five minutes after its debut on Monday
First offshore China government bond futures reports a turnover of 270 in the first five minutes after its debut on Monday
TOKYO (AP) — The U.S. dollar weakened sharply Monday against the Japanese yen after U.S. President Donald Trump and Japan’s finance minister confirmed both sides had intervened in markets.
As long as external demand holds up, policymakers appear relatively untroubled by weakening domestic demand, despite rhetoric to the contrary
As long as external demand holds up, policymakers appear relatively untroubled by weakening domestic demand, despite rhetoric to the contrary
Believed to date back to 500 BC, the gadget has mysterious origins, with its inventor remaining anonymous throughout history
Believed to date back to 500 BC, the gadget has mysterious origins, with its inventor remaining anonymous throughout history
Global hotel groups are expanding into China’s midscale segment as price-sensitive travellers seek value without sacrificing brand trust
Global hotel groups are expanding into China’s midscale segment as price-sensitive travellers seek value without sacrificing brand trust
WASHINGTON, United States — President Donald Trump on Sunday confirmed that the United States had intervened jointly with Japan to support the yen, calling the move a "signal of friendship" that would financially benefit the US and world economy.
TOKYO, Japan — Oil prices tumbled on Monday in early Asia trade after US President Donald Trump announced fresh talks with Iran to end the Middle East war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
SEOUL, Aug. 3 (Yonhap) -- KG Mobility (KGM) said Monday it has secured a US$75 million investment from China's Chery Automobile Co. as the South Korean automaker seeks to strengthen its future mobility business.
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Japan's finance ministry said Monday it had conducted a coordinated yen-buying operation with the U.S. Treasury on Friday, marking a rare joint move by the two allies to stem sharp swings in the Japanese currency.
South Korean automaker KG Mobility said Monday it had secured a $75 million strategic investment from China’s Chery Automobile, as the two companies strengthen their cooperation in vehicle development and future technologies while expanding in global markets.
SEOUL, Aug. 3 (Yonhap) -- A heat wave has gripped North Korea, pushing temperatures as high as 40 C in some regions, with Pyongyang hit by tropical nights for days, state media reported Monday.
Lawmakers concerned about public safety and potential project abandonment as SCMP investigation reveals China Status and Victory Fire’s active status
Lawmakers concerned about public safety and potential project abandonment as SCMP investigation reveals China Status and Victory Fire’s active status
Inter Milan eye potential for China growth, while event’s social media reach carries city’s name far and wide
Inter Milan eye potential for China growth, while event’s social media reach carries city’s name far and wide
Manila likes the look of Kyiv’s low-cost drones, but adapting battlefield tech to grey-zone sea stand-offs won’t be easy
Manila likes the look of Kyiv’s low-cost drones, but adapting battlefield tech to grey-zone sea stand-offs won’t be easy
Authorities issue alert saying indoor spaces without airconditioning are ‘dangerous’ as temperatures pass 40C for fifth straight day
The yen was trading near a 40-year low against the dollar before the intervention. (Photo by Akira Kodaka)
Japan and the U.S. conducted coordinated yen-buying intervention and will not hesitate to take further action, the Finance Ministry in Tokyo said Monday, confirming a rare bilateral action to halt the yen’s slide to fresh 40-year lows.
SEOUL, Aug. 3 (Yonhap) -- The latest Spider-Man film, "Spider-Man: Brand New Day," claimed the top spot on the weekend box-office chart in South Korea, drawing more than 3 million moviegoers in just four days upon its release, data showed Monday.
Beijing’s emphasis on hi-tech self-sufficiency and balanced trade also provides a clear road map for the Hong Kong government
Beijing’s emphasis on hi-tech self-sufficiency and balanced trade also provides a clear road map for the Hong Kong government
Three premium Chinese electric car makers saw sales decline in July, intensifying concerns that the industry is heading for another discount war
Three premium Chinese electric car makers saw sales decline in July, intensifying concerns that the industry is heading for another discount war
Eco-friendly vehicles accounted for half of new car registrations in South Korea in the first half of this year, driven by a sharp increase in electric vehicle sales, an auto market tracker said.
The yen was trading near a 40-year low against the dollar before the intervention. (Photo by Akira Kodaka)
Prominent commentator shares insights on the PLA’s 2027 goal, competition with the US, the Taiwan issue and the peacetime dilemma
Prominent commentator shares insights on the PLA’s 2027 goal, competition with the US, the Taiwan issue and the peacetime dilemma
For Ito, an 82-year-old homeless man who lives around Shinjuku Station, Tokyo’s searing summer days require careful planning.
A country where a woman on drugs crawls the streets: A woman's meth-related arrest near Suwon Station underscores the rising rate of drug-related crimes in Korea and concerns over weakened enforcement
When allies are mistaken for enemies: Command failure during joint drills exposes dangerous failures in military readiness
Command friction: Border drone mix-up reveals Korea-US protocol gaps before operational transfer