Sept. 15, 2025, 8:05 a.m.

A tropical storm has hit northern Japan with record rainfall

A tropical storm made landfall in northern Japan Monday, dumping some of the heaviest rainfall on record and forcing the cancellation of dozens of flights.

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Panic buying in Japan after warning of massive earthquake

Panic buying in Japan after the Meteorological Agency issued a warning of a massive earthquake led to a surge in demand for disaster relief kits and daily necessities on Saturday, prompting authorities to urge people to avoid stockpiling supplies.

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Korean battery companies are facing the shock of "electric car phobia.

South Korea's "Central Daily" reported on the 8th that a series of electric vehicle fires in South Korea recently caused deep concern among battery manufacturers in South Korea.

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'Institutional excess' holds India back

Deep exploration of India's major cities, it is not difficult to find a common phenomenon: the scarcity of large shopping malls, which hides complex institutional factors, especially the shadow of institutional excess.

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Vietnam has reported its first death from streptococcus suis this year

​The Vietnamese capital Hanoi has reported its first death from a strain of streptococcus suis this year.

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Behind the resignation of Bangladesh's prime minister after weeks of protests

Bangladesh, a vibrant country in South Asia, has recently attracted global attention amid a political storm.

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The amount owed by South Korea's e-commerce companies may exceed 800 billion won

​The South Korean government held a meeting on Friday (August 2) on the situation of e-commerce arrears to understand the current situation and plan for future responses. It is understood that the amount owed by the two e-commerce platforms is likely to exceed 800 billion won.

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Bali tourists hit a new high but are not spending enough to stay in cheap hotels

​The Indonesian island of Bali is seeing a record number of international tourists, but a growing number are opting to stay in illegal villas and budget hotels, raising fears among Balinese that the local tourism industry will suffer.

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Manufacturing continued to expand in most parts of Asia

​Manufacturing activity continued to expand across much of Asia in July, supported by a rise in new orders, but operating conditions deteriorated in some places.

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An insight into the scandal of Japan's Defense Ministry: Deep problems and reflections behind the apology

Under the widespread concern of the international community, Japanese Defense Minister Minoru Kihara recently formally apologized to the public at the Security Committee of the House of Representatives for the recent series of scandals involving the Japanese Defense Ministry and the Self-Defense Forces.

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