TOKYO—Some flights were delayed at Tokyo’s Haneda airport on Saturday after two planes appeared to have collided on the ground near a taxiway, public broadcaster NHK reported, citing Japan’s transport ministry. No injuries occurred, NHK and one of the airlines said, but the incident led to the closure of one of four runways at the…
No Injuries After Planes Collide on Ground at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport: NHK
South Korea Summons China Envoy Over ‘Provocative’ Remarks About US Ties
South Korea on Friday summoned China’s top envoy to protest against his “provocative” remarks on United States-South Korea relations, saying that such an act amounts to interference in internal affairs. Chinese envoy Xing Haiming made the remarks during a meeting with South Korean opposition leader Lee Jae-myung on Thursday, in which he urged South Korea…
Japan to Allow More Skilled Foreign Workers to Reside Amid Labor Shortage
Japan’s cabinet approved Friday a plan to increase the number of industries that can offer a long-term work visa for skilled foreign workers in a move to tackle the country’s acute labor shortage. During a meeting, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida emphasized the need for Japan to promote the smooth acceptance of foreign workers in order…
Japan, Australia, US to Fund Undersea Cable Connection in Micronesia to Counter China’s Influence
June 9, 2023
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TOKYO—Japan announced Tuesday that it joined the United States and Australia in signing an agreement on a $95 million undersea cable project that will connect East Micronesia island nations to improve networks in the Indo-Pacific region where China is increasingly expanding its influence. The approximately 2,250-kilometer (1,400-mile) undersea cable will connect the state of Kosrae…
China’s Military Intercepts Designed to Challenge International Order: Pentagon Official
June 9, 2023
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The Chinese military is increasing its aggression against the United States and its allies at a dramatic rate, according to a senior Pentagon official. The Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) efforts are part of a wider goal to undermine and replace the international rules-based order, said Ely Ratner, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs….
South Korea’s Top Companies to Attend Economic Forum in Vietnam, Expand Trade
The CEOs of major South Korean conglomerates will attend an economic forum in Vietnam this month as leaders from both countries recently agreed to expand trade and economic cooperation. Analysts say that Vietnam has become a potential manufacturing base for Korean tech giants while China is losing its status as the “world’s factory” amid tensions…
Sea Cucumber Delicacy May Deter Diabetes
June 9, 2023
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Sea cucumber—an exotic marine delicacy popular in Asian countries—can prevent diabetes, according to a study by the University of South Australia (UniSA) in collaboration with Fiji National University and the University of the Sunshine Coast. Examining the medicinal properties of sea cucumbers, the researchers discovered that a dried version of the delicacy combined with salt…
NATO Looking to Asia to Build a Defensive Alliance to Deter Communist China: Experts
June 9, 2023
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If Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is just a wake-up call for NATO, the growing menace from another militant—the Chinese Communist Party (CCP)—towards Taiwan and the Indo-Pacific region has prompted NATO’s decision to set up a liaison office in Asia in response to any potential conflict or war in this area, experts suggest. NATO, or North…
Brawl Erupts as Japan Parliament Passes Controversial Immigration Reform Bill
Scuffles broke out in Japan’s parliament on Friday after a contentious bill to revise the country’s immigration law was approved, which will enable authorities to deport foreign nationals seeking refugee status in Japan. Taro Yamamoto, a left-wing political leader and former Japanese actor, attempted to block the passage of the bill by using physical force…
Bali Introduces New Rules to Combat Misbehaving Tourists
Bali’s governor has recently issued a new set of guidelines for travelers to follow after instances of unruly behavior displayed by foreign visitors on the Indonesian island. The circular, introduced by Bali Governor Wayan Koster on May 31, outlines 12 obligations and eight prohibited actions for tourists to follow while staying on the resort island,…
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