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As world investors wait for significant changes that might solve long-standing problems of governance and responsibility in South Korea’s companies, the country’s corporate scene is under great scrutiny. President Yoon Suk Yeol has promised to address what is sometimes known as the “Korea discount,” a phenomenon whereby South Korean businesses are routinely discounted relative to their international counterparts. Although this …

With a slew of events sparking indignation on social media, foreign nationals in Japan have lately attracted more unwanted attention. Many residents are complaining about what they believe to be impolite and stupid behavior of tourists. These crimes range from petty transgressions to more severe crimes, which fuels increasing conflict between immigrants and the native Japanese people. The long and …

With an eye on raising readiness for possible conflict, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has lately urged that the military of his nation greatly improve its warfighting capacity. Delivered on Monday via state-run media KCNA, this urgent appeal comes as worries over North Korea’s increasing engagement in Russia’s war in Ukraine surface. Driven by rising regional and worldwide tensions, Kim’s …

Both the Asian countries, Malaysia and Japan share their long term relationship since 1957. The Prime Minister of Malaysia Anwar Ibrahim met the Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba at the Bilateral Meeting held at Lima. PM Ibrahim stated that the diplomatic discussion for the cooperation of the two countries including different sectors, like trade, energy transition, security, maritime, defence, culture …

Great nutritional profile, rich taste, and soft texture make Hokkaido milk popular in Japan. Made possible by the region’s unique climate, farming techniques, and spotless surroundings, this milk—produced on Hokkaido, the northernmost island in Japan—is famed for its purity. Beyond flavor, Hokkaido milk has gained popularity in the cosmetics industry since its beneficial properties make it a desired ingredient. Let’s …

In a worrisome turn of events, South Korea said that North Korea has directly affected aircraft and vessel operations by interfering with GPS signals from regions close to the inter-Korean border for two consecutive days. Discovered in important places near the western border, the GPS interference fuels growing conflict between the two nations as North Korean leader Kim Jong-un keeps …

Working with the World Health Organisation (WHO), the United Arab Emirates has set out a vital humanitarian operation to give Gaza Strip Palestinians essential medical treatment. Most recently, the UAE airlifted 124 of their family members to Abu Dhabi for necessary medical treatment together with 86 seriously injured patients, including toddlers and cancer sufferers. After being driven across the Kerem …

According to Commerce Minister Pichai Naripthaphan, Thailand would be among the largest gainers should trade conflicts between the United States and China get more intense. Speaking on Thursday, Pichai underlined Thailand’s neutral posture and its friendly diplomatic connections with both giants, therefore placing it especially to increase its own exports and draw global investment. Thailand finds itself in a good …

In terms of providing support to Palestinians affected by the Gaza conflict, the United Arab Emirates has grown ever more vital over the past year. Under His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE has quickly collected large medical support and resources to assist the underprivileged Gaza residents. The proactive response of the UAE not only supplies but …

The Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) has targeted Meta, the parent corporation of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, fined 21.6 billion won (approximately $15 million), After extensive inquiry showed Meta had been illegally collecting incredibly sensitive data from millions of Facebook users, this sentence follows. Among the data collecting subjects were users’ political views, religion beliefs, even their sexual orientation. Shockingly, …