Japanese yen strengthens sharply after hitting 160 against dollar for the first time since 1990
The Japanese yen weakened to 160 against the U.S. dollar in Monday morning trading in Asia.
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How escalating tensions in Middle East threaten Asia's security
TOKYO -- The ominous shadow of war is covering the entire Middle East, with Iran and Israel hitting each other directly. How much these tensions will escalate is anybody's guess.
Japan’s e-scooter accidents jump 6-fold after easing of rules
Traffic experts have warned of the risks of fatal accidents as the number of scooter users increases, and public awareness regarding the traffic rules associated with this relatively new form of transport seems to be low.
Daigou were once ‘make-or-break’ for Australian brands in China – where are they now?
Disgruntled shareholders sued the listed company after its share price sank heavily in 2020, claiming it had misled them about the loss of daigou sales.
Head of Vietnam’s parliament resigns amid corruption probe
HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — The head of Vietnam’s parliament has resigned, according to state media, making him the latest senior member of government to leave office amid an ongoing anti-corruption campaign that’s shaken the country’s political and business elites.
Thai film exposes alleged Hollywood 'Con Queen'
BANGKOK -- Just like a Hollywood fantasy, the dream call came as a complete surprise to Irish actor Eoin O'Brien. On the phone was Deborah Snyder, co-producer of films such as "Man of Steel" (2013), "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice" (2016)" and "Army of the Dead" (2021).
WADA Appoints Special Prosecutor in Chinese Doping Case
The World Anti-Doping Agency on Thursday appointed a special prosecutor to review how 23 Chinese swimmers who tested positive for a banned drug were allowed to avoid public scrutiny and compete at the 2021 Olympics, where they won gold medals and set records.
A Chinese ship remains the focus of the investigation into Baltic Sea gas pipeline damaged last year
HELSINKI (AP) — A Chinese container ship remains the focus of an investigation into what caused the damage last year to a Baltic Sea gas pipeline between NATO members Finland and Estonia, Finnish authorities said Thursday.