The Art of Appreciation
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Asian news from China
Honda to end vehicle production at one of its two Thai plants
TOKYO (Reuters) -- Honda Motor will halt vehicle production at its factory in Ayutthaya province in Thailand by 2025 as it plans to consolidate its output under the plant it runs in Prachinburi province, the Japanese automaker said on Tuesday.
South China Sea: Philippines coastguard seeks divine intervention with appeal to Virgin Mary
During the Sunday mass, the head chaplain of the Philippine Coast Guard, Lowie Palines, urged the congregation to pray for “our seas given to us by God”.
A Norwegian citizen has been arrested on suspicion of attempting to spy for China
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — A Norwegian citizen has been arrested on suspicion of attempting to spy for China, Norway’s domestic security agency said Tuesday, declining to give details about the case.
Airbus launches cost cuts to 'save 2024' after output woes
PARIS, July 12 (Reuters) — Airbus has launched a program of cost cuts and a freeze on overall headcount to shore up performance at its core planemaking business in 2024 and beyond, weeks after being forced to cut targets for jet production, industry sources said.
Nissan, Honda eye EV battery passports in Europe by 2027
NEW YORK -- Nissan Motor, Honda Motor and other Japanese auto industry companies have joined forces to develop a digital tracking system for electric-vehicle batteries, anticipating European Union regulations aimed at encouraging recycling and reducing reliance on China.
China has the power to end the Ukraine war
Western leaders are becoming increasingly frustrated by China’s role in enabling the war in Ukraine. Some have even openly threatened to sanction the country if it continues to provide Russia with the materials it needs to build more weapons.
Japan and Philippines to sign defense pact letting Tokyo’s forces train in Southeast Asian country
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Japan and the Philippines are signing a key defense pact Monday that would allow the deployment of Japanese forces for joint military exercises, including live-fire drills, to the Southeast Asian nation that came under brutal Japanese occupation in World War II but is now building an alliance with Tokyo as they face an increasingly assertive China.