Tag: East Asia
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Why China still lacks an animal cruelty law despite growing public pressure
Two high-profile pet cases have reignited calls for a national animal protection law. While the scale of the public reaction adds pressure on the authorities to act, significant obstacles remain, say analysts.
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South Korea launches company to manage US$350 billion US investment pledge
The Korea-US Strategic Investment Corporation will manage and implement a US$350 billion investment pledge.
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China unveils white paper on global governance, calls for stronger Global South representation
This comes as Beijing seeks to position itself as a champion of multilateralism amid growing geopolitical tensions.
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South Korean leader books golf with Trump after ‘pinky promise’
SEOUL: South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said he may need to prepare for a round of golf with Donald Trump after receiving a “pinky promise” from the US president at G7 talks in France.The two leaders met over dinner at the summit in Evian this week, where they discussed South Korea’s long-standing rivalry
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South Korean lawmakers launch probe into ballot paper shortages
SEOUL: South Korea’s parliament on Thursday (Jun 18) gave the green light for an investigation into ballot paper shortages that disrupted municipal elections this month and fuelled political tensions.Dozens of polling stations experienced unprecedented ballot paper shortages on Jun 3 for the first nationwide
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World Cup fever sweeps Seoul as South Korea prepares for Mexico clash
Businesses in the country’s capital have reported a surge in interest following the national team’s victory against the Czech Republic last week.
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China seeks to curb ‘unfair’ competition in food delivery sector
Under the new rules, platforms may not “indirectly coerce” merchants into participating in subsidy schemes through allocation of user traffic, and must not force merchants and delivery drivers to bear the costs of subsidies.
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Hong Kong hoists highest rain signal, closes schools
HONG KONG: Hong Kong’s observatory raised its highest black rain signal on Thursday (Jun 18) at 12.55pm local time, prompting schools to close and some businesses to halt, as it asked residents to take shelter and be on guard for severe flooding.Heavy rain exceeding 70mm in an hour is likely to continue, the
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South Korean police quiz executive in Starbucks ‘Tank Day’ fiasco
The retail conglomerate Shinsegae, which operates Starbucks Korea, had previously identified a series of negligent acts leading up to the promotion, including officials signing off without checking the design file.
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South Korea to ease civilian restrictions near North Korea border
The Civilian Control Line will be shrunk to an average of 6km starting 2027.
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