ASEAN News

Taiwan is expected to boost its electricity costs by an average of 8.4%

TAIPEI: The economy ministry announced on Monday that Taiwan will hike power costs by an average of 8.4% on July…

June 28, 2022

China’s heavy rain and floods rekindle clamor for ‘sponge cities’

BEIJING: Since the weekend, heavy rains have pounded more than ten cities in Shandong Province, flooding streets, delaying traffic, and…

June 28, 2022

Japan cautions potential power shortage on Monday

YOKOHAMA: As the sweltering summer heat continues to hammer Tokyo, the Japanese government issued a warning on Sunday (June 26)…

June 27, 2022

A weaker yen fuels dissatisfaction among Japan’s farmers

YAMAGATA: Increasing the amount of rice in his cattle feed is a way for Japanese farmer Kiyoharu Hirao to save…

June 27, 2022

Wall Street advances bolster Asian stocks as oil eases inflation fears

TOKYO: Asian stocks rose on Monday, after Wall Street's strong bounce at the close of last week, as oil prices…

June 27, 2022

Jumbo Floating Restaurant’s parent company says no insurance payout

SINGAPORE: A statement from Hong Kong's Jumbo Floating Restaurant's parent business on Sunday stated that it will not get any…

June 27, 2022

US business groups urges free trade talks with Taiwan

TAIPEI: The American Chamber of Commerce in Taiwan urged the United States to "urgently" begin negotiations with Taiwan on a…

June 23, 2022

Kim supervises military meeting ahead of potential nuclear test

NORTH KOREA: On Wednesday, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un presided over the second day of the country's key party…

June 23, 2022

Japan crowdfunds for Toroto’s forest

TOKYO: There is a crowdfunding drive underway in Japan to help preserve a rare patch of woodland: the forest that…

June 23, 2022

Japan and UAE confirm their energy market cooperation

The Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry (METI) said on Tuesday that Japan and the UAE had confirmed their partnership…

June 22, 2022

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