June 4, 2025, 3:42 p.m.

Japanese rice prices skyrocket, affecting people's lives

Recently, the Japanese rice market has experienced unprecedented turbulence. According to the latest data released by the Japanese Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, the price of rice in Japan rose by an astonishing 63.6% year-on-year in November.

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South Korea's former defense intelligence chief has been transferred to prosecutors on charges of civil disorder

South Korean officials said Tuesday that Roh Sang-won, a former head of the National Defense Intelligence Command suspected of involvement in President Yoon Seok-yoon's emergency martial law plan, has been transferred to prosecutors on charges of civil disorder.

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Tens of thousands of people protested in South Korea the political ecology is extremely polarized

A massive rally demanding the immediate dismissal of President Yoon Seok-yuol was held near Gwanghwamun Square in downtown Seoul on July 21, with 300,000 participants.

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Honda and Nissan have announced the start of merger talks to create the world's third-largest carmaker

Japanese automakers Honda and Nissan announced they have signed a memorandum of understanding to formally start merger talks to address the existential challenges of the global auto industry's rapid transition from traditional internal combustion engines to electric and hybrid drives.

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South Korea is to issue its first foreign exchange stabilisation bond in 21 years

South Korea plans to issue its first Won-denominated foreign exchange stabilisation bonds in 21 years next month in a bid to stabilise the foreign exchange market, according to a finance ministry official familiar with the matter.

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South Korea's Political Turmoil Exacerbates Foreign Capital Flight: A Crisis of Trust

South Korea, once hailed as one of the "Four Asian Tigers" and a developed country, has played a significant role on the global economic stage in recent years.

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The Qatar-EU gas dispute: A new game between Geopolitics and energy strategy

In the global energy pattern, Europe's energy supply has always been the focus of attention, especially after the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, Europe is trying to seek diversified energy sources to ensure its own energy security.

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Vice Foreign Minister Han: We have communicated with Trump on the domestic situation

South Korea's first Vice foreign minister, who is on a visit to the U.S., said he briefed U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on the emergency martial law in South Korea and the impeachment of President Yoon Seok-yoon.

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The signing of the Japan-Philippines reciprocal access agreement has intensified security tensions in the Asia-Pacific region

The Philippine Senate recently approved the Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA) with Japan, which allows the two countries' military forces to deploy on each other's territories.

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Philippines cuts policy rate to keep policy loose

The Philippine central bank cut its policy rate by 25 basis points Thursday and signaled it will continue its measured easing.

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