Still less could I have foreseen that, after serving three weeks of government-mandated quarantine on arrival,…
Tag: asia
This country wants a four-day work week. But it’s not about making workers happy
But in crisis-hit Sri Lanka the concept is more about coping with crippling food and fuel…
China and Russia are building bridges. The symbolism is intentional
Now — as Russia’s economic isolation in the wake of its invasion of Ukraine pushes it…
11 years after Fukushima nuclear disaster, residents return to their village
Kazunori Iwayama, a former resident of Katsurao village, which lies about 40 kilometers (24 miles) from…
Japan makes ‘online insults’ punishable by one year in prison
Under the amendment to the country’s penal code — set to take effect later this summer…
Australian columnist admits mistakes in Rebel Wilson ‘outing’ controversy
In a new column published Monday, Sydney Morning Herald journalist Andrew Hornery says he did not…
Fiji says Asia’s biggest security threat is climate change, not conflict
The low-lying Pacific islands, which include Fiji, Tonga and Samoa, are some of the most vulnerable…
China accuses U.S. of trying to
Singapore — China’s defense minister accused the United States on Sunday of trying to “hijack” the…
Seoul to ‘dramatically’ boost defense amid fears over North Korea’s nuclear plans
“Our government will strengthen capabilities to better implement the US extended deterrence and will dramatically enhance…
