Japan's moon probe SLIM back to sleep: JAXA
Japan's lunar probe has once again fallen into a dormant state after surviving the lunar night, the country's space agency said.
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Neighborhood diplomacy: Muizzu's China visit aims to strengthen ties
Editor's note: Yu Hong, a special commentator on current affairs for CGTN, is a senior research fellow of the East Asian Institute, National University of Singapore. The article reflects the author's opinions and not necessarily the views of CGTN.
Asian economies must go green to keep their competitive edge
Many Asian countries have relatively more lenient carbon emission rules compared to stricter standards in Western nations, making Asia generally more attractive to manufacturing industries seeking lower operational costs, including those related to environmental compliance.
Chinese academic’s disappearance sparks concerns among compatriots in Japan: ‘people are worried’
The university on Monday confirmed it had heard nothing from Hu since he left, and that his family in Japan first expressed their concern in September. Kobe Gakuin has contacted the Chinese consul-general in Osaka but received no reply, the Yomiuri newspaper reported.
India-friendly Bhutan walks tightrope as it seeks to end border row with ‘aggressive China’
Bhutanese Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay’s recent visit to India, taking place amid ongoing border negotiations with China, underscores the kingdom’s careful diplomatic strategy aimed at strengthening its ties with New Delhi without provoking Beijing, analysts have said.
Armenia’s PM warns Azerbaijan could start war over disputed border villages
Armenia could face war by ‘end of the week’ if it does not return four Azerbaijani villages, PM Pashinyan says.
US officials say pact with strategically key Pacific island nations underscores American commitment
BANGKOK (AP) — U.S. officials stressed Tuesday that newly-approved legislation providing billions of dollars in funding for three strategically important Pacific island nations is an important sign of American commitment, which comes amid warnings China is actively trying to pry them away from Washington’s sphere of influence.
China tightens regulations on consumer finance companies
China has tightened the screws on consumer finance companies, raising the capital limit for non-bank financial firms which provide small personal loans.