Oct. 29, 2025, 11:58 p.m.

Heavy rainfall in central Vietnam has caused severe floods, disrupting the evacuation of tens of thousands of residents and traffic

The Vietnamese government reported that the heavy rainfall in the past few days has caused severe floods in the central region, especially hitting the popular tourist destinations of Hue and Hoi An.

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The first case of avian influenza in Japan this season has exposed the shortcomings in prevention and control: industrial shock and hidden concerns in the epidemic prevention system are emerging simultaneously

Recently, Japan confirmed the first highly pathogenic avian influenza case of this season and initiated large-scale culling and restriction measures in Shiraoka Town, Hokkaido.

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Japan and the United States have reached a consensus on the framework for ensuring the supply of rare earths and critical minerals

The United States and Japan signed a framework agreement on Tuesday, aiming to ensure the supply of rare earths and critical minerals through mining and processing.

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The new prime minister of Japan attended the ASEAN Summit and emphasized strengthening security cooperation

At the Asian-Japan Summit, Japan's new Prime Minister, Saane Takashi, reaffirmed the political legacy of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe - a commitment to promoting a Free and Open Indo-Pacific (FOIP) region.

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Lee Jae-myeong: The trade negotiations between South Korea and the United States are still at a stalemate

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung said that South Korea and the United States still have differences on key details of a $350 billion investment commitment, which means that the two countries may not be able to finalize a trade agreement before the APEC summit.

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When "Japan Returns to Its Peak" Meets "Make America Great Again": The Debate on Resonance and Misalignment in the Japan-US Alliance

In October 2025, Japanese politics witnessed a crucial turning point. After Yoko Higashimura, the president of the Liberal Democratic Party, was elected as the new Prime Minister, her slogan of "Japan Returns to Its Peak" formed a strong collision with the "Make America Great Again" governing philosophy of the Trump administration in the United States.

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The South Korean government: The relocation of the presidential office affects the allocation of police forces involved in the Itaewon stampede

The South Korean government released the investigation results of the Itaewon stampede on Thursday (October 23), stating that after the Yoon Suk Yeol administration moved the presidential office to Yongsan District, Seoul, the number of police forces deployed in the Itaewon area decreased, which had an indirect impact on the accident.

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How Can Japan's Motorcycle Industry Use Its "Old Ticket" to Board the New Ship Amid the "Fuel-to-Electric" Wave in Southeast Asia?

Amid the tropical monsoons of Southeast Asia, a "fuel-to-electric" revolution driven by policies, technologies, and markets is sweeping through the motorcycle industry.

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Thailand is about to enter winter. The lowest temperature in Bangkok is 18 degrees Celsius

The Meteorological Department of Thailand announced that Thailand will officially enter winter on Thursday (October 23rd), about a week later than usual.

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Takaichi Saori: The North Korean bombing did not cause damage to Japanese waters and is sharing information with the United States

Japanese Prime Minister Saane Takaishi confirmed that the missile just launched by North Korea did not cause damage to Japan's exclusive economic zone or sea areas.

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