Asia/Pacific
Marina Bay Sands Reports Record Profit Surge of $811.4 Million in Q1 Alone
Marina Bay Sands (MBS) reported a surge in profits by 51.5% to $811.4 million in the first quarter of 2024, which coincided with the increase in casino revenue to $859 million from $593 million the previous year.
China Slams US Probe Targeting Beijing's Logistic, Maritime, and Shipbuilding Industry
A spokesperson for China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) said the US petition against its maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding sectors is full of baseless allegations that impede trade and investment.
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.