Tag: Asia
China’s exports grew to record highs last year, customs data reveal | News in brief
The country’s annual trade surplus increased to a record 992.1 billion dollars in 2024. China’s exports broke records in 2024, despite sluggish domestic consumption and a prolonged crisis in the…
China plans to build the world’s largest hydroelectric plant in Tibet | News in brief
China plans to accelerate the country’s green transition by building the world’s largest hydroelectric plant on the Yarlung Tsangpo River. China announces that the world’s largest hydropower plant will be…
The Japanese government approved a record defense budget | News in brief
Japan continues to strengthen its armed forces for the third year in a row. The Japanese government has approved a record defense budget of around 53 billion euros for 2025.…
South Korea’s political crisis deepens | News in brief
The South Korean opposition filed an impeachment against the interim president. South Korea’s opposition has begun proceedings against the acting president Han Duck-soon for impeachment. According to Reuters news agency,…
It will be 20 years since the devastating tsunami in Southeast Asia | News in brief
On December 26, 2004, a powerful 9.1 magnitude earthquake shook the coast of the Indonesian island of Sumatra. The earthquake triggered tidal waves up to 15 meters high, which hit…
There are more jobs in Singapore than job seekers – a Finnish company in the hot moving business | Foreign countries
The story in a nutshell In Singapore, the native population is decreasing, but with the increase in immigration, the number of residents is increasing. Singapore’s economy is growing, which is…
The EU wants to quickly establish a discussion link with the new regime in Syria | News in brief
Israel’s Defense Minister Israel Katz said on Friday that he had instructed the country’s armed forces to prepare to stay in their positions. The EU announced on Friday that it…
Taiwan’s military on high alert – China ramps up exercises | News in brief
China’s naval and air forces are bulging around Taiwan. The outcry is likely a protest against the Taiwanese president’s trip abroad. Taiwan’s military is on high alert, and combat readiness…
South Korea’s interior minister resigns | News in brief
Minister of the Interior of South Korea Lee Sang-min has announced on Sunday that he is resigning from his position, after the country has drifted into political chaos since the…
Report: Russia increased oil supplies to North Korea in return for support in Ukraine | News in brief
The oil deliveries in question violate UN sanctions, which prohibit the sale of large quantities of oil to North Korea. Russia has supplied North Korea with more than one million…