Asia/Pacific

US Report: North Korea Producing Viruses, Bacteria for Germ Warfare Program

According to the United States' most recent assessment of Pyongyang's weapons of mass destruction, Kim Jong Un's regime is genetically engineering the ingredients for bacteria, viruses, and toxins as part of a germ warfare program.


Proposed Chinese Train Station Garners Attention Online as It Looks Like Sanitary Pad

The design of the North Nanjing train station has sparked contrasting opinions. Some have compared it to a sanitary pad, while the official proposal suggests that it represents plum blossoms...

Indian Firms Exporting to the Middle East See Their Shares Plummet After Iran's Recent Attacks on Israel

India's tea and rice exporters to the Middle East saw their stock values collapse on worries of logistical issues and higher costs due to geopolitical tensions...

China Arrests 2, Including Owner of Illegal Tour Boat, Over Capsizing That Killed 12 for Lack of Safety Equipment

Two individuals have been apprehended in connection with the tragic incident involving a tourist boat that capsized on a river in northeastern China...


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The growing Chinese demand is boosting Australia’s food, health, tourism and education sectors. The economy transitions in dragon country from infrastructure investment to consumption-led growth is sh
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‘India-China Business & Investment Summit’ Glorifies The ‘Make In India’ Campaign
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Key Challenges in Philippine's Trade and Investment Sectors
Nordic Business Council Philippines (NBCP) issued its 2016 annual report on Philippine and challenges in the trade and investment sectors. Meanwhile the Central Bank expected a strong growth in the ec
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Japan is planning big for exploring 'fintech' (financial technology) segment. The world's third largest economy has decided to ease restrictions on investment in the fintech sector. After the proposed
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El Niño Hurts Malaysia's Palm Oil Output
Due to the continuing harmful effects of El Niño, Malaysia's palm oil production has been greatly affected reducing output by millions of metric tons.
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