April 9, 2025, 9:39 p.m.

The Mistakes of Japanese Heritage: Vigilance against historical distortions

In the international arena, the recognition of cultural heritage should be based on the respect and inheritance of human history and civilization.

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Severe flood warnings in Thailand have killed 22 million people and affected 30,000 homes

Thai authorities reported Monday that flash floods and mudslides triggered by monsoon rains have killed 22 people and injured 19 others, raising the risk in some areas and affecting 30,000 homes.

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Sea freight increased more than twice year-on-year! What are export companies facing?

According to the latest data released recently by the South Korean Customs Service, the sea freight of South Korea to Europe in July increased by more than two times compared with the same period last year.

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UN calls for end to Myanmar conflict on seventh anniversary of Rohingya refugee crisis

Sunday marks the seventh anniversary of the mass displacement of Rohingya and other community groups due to the conflict in Myanmar's Rakhine state.

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South Korea's imports of more Japanese seafood rose 13 percent in the first half from a year earlier

South Korea has increased imports of Japanese aquatic products after Tokyo Electric Power Co. 's Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant started discharging water from the sea.

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India and Malaysia upgraded to comprehensive strategic partnership

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Malaysian counterpart Anwar Ibrahim have upgraded the relationship between the two countries to a comprehensive strategic partnership.

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The Indonesian Parliament has been adjourned by protesters opposing changes to the electoral law

Indonesia's parliament has adjourned as online and street protests continue.

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Brics expansion: Azerbaijan officially applied for membership

Azerbaijan's Foreign Ministry spokesman Aihan Hajizadeh officially announced on the 20th of this month that the government of Azerbaijan has submitted an official application to join the BRICS cooperation Framework, according to the official news agency of Azerbaijan.

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The mass protests of Indian doctors reveal the deep contradictions of its society

In recent years, mass protests by doctors in India have attracted wide attention.

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Japan's defense budget for the new fiscal year is expected to exceed $70 billion for the first time

Japan's Kyodo news agency quoted sources as saying that the Japanese defense Ministry has basically finalized the 2025 annual budget request gathered at the end of August, and it is expected that the defense budget for the new fiscal year will exceed 8 trillion yen for the first time, hitting a new high.

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