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Around Asia

Over half of South Korea’s single parents in bottom 20% income group: study

Of single parents with jobs, just under half — 42.1% — belonged to the bottom 20 percent of income earners.

3d ago

1,200 residents evacuated from wildfire in South Korea’s Daegu

After South Korea battled the worst wildfire in its history in March, another wildfire in the southeastern city of Daegu spread fast Monday, forcing some 1,200 residents to evacuate

4d ago

North Korea formalises troop deployment, signals deeper alliance with Russia

Kremlin spokesperson says Russia will aid North Korea militarily if needed under treaty obligations

4d ago

Women bear the brunt of crumbling maternity services in Nepal’s Baglung

With birthing centres out of reach, medical equipment failing, and roads often impassable, home births remain a dangerous norm in remote villages

4d ago

China maps out steps to tackle global woes

However, the foundation for the country's sustained economic recovery needs to be further consolidated.

5d ago

Pakistan PM welcomes Iran’s willingness to help ease Pak-India tensions

The prime minister repeated that Pakistan is ready to “participate in a transparent and unbiased investigation into the terrorist attack”

5d ago

South Korean ex-presidents Moon, Yoon likely to stand criminal trial simultaneously

These will be the first simultaneous criminal trials of two former presidents in 29 years.

5d ago

Vietnam’s solar exports hit with US duties of up to 542.6%

As high as 3,403.9% for Cambodia, 799.5%for Thailand, 542.6% for Vietnam, and 168.8% for Malaysia

1w ago

Over half of South Korea’s single parents in bottom 20% income group: study

Of single parents with jobs, just under half — 42.1% — belonged to the bottom 20 percent of income earners.

3d ago

1,200 residents evacuated from wildfire in South Korea’s Daegu

After South Korea battled the worst wildfire in its history in March, another wildfire in the southeastern city of Daegu spread fast Monday, forcing some 1,200 residents to evacuate

4d ago

North Korea formalises troop deployment, signals deeper alliance with Russia

Kremlin spokesperson says Russia will aid North Korea militarily if needed under treaty obligations

4d ago

Women bear the brunt of crumbling maternity services in Nepal’s Baglung

With birthing centres out of reach, medical equipment failing, and roads often impassable, home births remain a dangerous norm in remote villages

4d ago

China maps out steps to tackle global woes

However, the foundation for the country's sustained economic recovery needs to be further consolidated.

5d ago

Pakistan PM welcomes Iran’s willingness to help ease Pak-India tensions

The prime minister repeated that Pakistan is ready to “participate in a transparent and unbiased investigation into the terrorist attack”

5d ago

South Korean ex-presidents Moon, Yoon likely to stand criminal trial simultaneously

These will be the first simultaneous criminal trials of two former presidents in 29 years.

5d ago

Vietnam’s solar exports hit with US duties of up to 542.6%

As high as 3,403.9% for Cambodia, 799.5%for Thailand, 542.6% for Vietnam, and 168.8% for Malaysia

1w ago

Epidemic situation in China stable, but vigilance urged

China’s overall epidemic situation ahead of the five-day May Day holiday starting on May 1 is stable and under control.

1w ago

Indonesia in the spotlight as military rivalry of major powers heats up

As China and the US vie for influence in South-east Asia amid tariff tensions, Indonesia has emerged as a central battleground in a high-stakes strategic contest.

1w ago