Tag: East Asia
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South Korea fines e-commerce giant Coupang record US$400 million over data leak
SEOUL: South Korea imposed on Thursday (Jun 11) a record US$408 million fine on e-commerce giant Coupang over a leak that exposed the data of more than 30 million customers, provoking ire from US lawmakers.The move caps a months-long probe into the country’s largest online retail platform, which is incorporat
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University students across South Korea to protest in ballot shortage row
The head of the election watchdog has resigned over the ballot paper row, but authorities have not offered to hold a new vote, sparking protests.
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Hong Kong files charges over deadly Wang Fuk Court fire
Almost all life-saving fire safety measures had failed on the day of the blaze because of human errors, public hearings were told.
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The latest entrant to China’s companionship economy: AI Toys
Artificial intelligence companion toys today analyse preferences, intentions and emotions to be more attuned to each user over time.
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North Korea says Xi’s visit produced ‘far-reaching blueprint’ for ties
“Comrade Kim Jong Un and Comrade Xi Jinping expressed satisfaction and deep emotion over the fact that they provided a far-reaching blueprint for the development of the relations,” said North Korea’s official news agency KCNA.
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Japan city relieved as bear caught after roaming streets for days
The bear had roamed the streets of Utsunomiya for four days, forcing the closure of all primary and middle schools in the city.
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Beijing says ‘firmly opposed’ to US blacklist of Chinese companies
BEIJING: Beijing said on Tuesday (Jun 9) it “firmly opposed” the US blacklisting of Chinese companies after Washington added tech giants Alibaba and Baidu to a list of firms it says are aiding the Chinese mili
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North Korean and Chinese leaders agree to boost ties at Pyongyang summit
Chinese President Xi Jinping, making his first visit to North Korea in seven years, told North Korean leader Kim Jong Un that he would use his trip as an opportunity to make significant progress in bilateral relations, KCNA said.
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What Beijing’s shrinking youth population reveals about its changing appeal
Beijing’s resident adult population aged 20 to 29 has nearly halved over the past decade. CNA explores how young Chinese are recalculating the costs and benefits of life in the capital, even as it remains a magnet for talent.
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China’s Xi vows unwavering support for North Korea’s Kim in rare Pyongyang visit
SEOUL: China will not swerve from its commitment to safeguarding common interests with North Korea or waver in its support for Kim Jong Un, President Xi Jinping told Pyongyang’s leader on Monday (Jun 8) during a r
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