TSMC evacuates some factory lines after Taiwan's strongest earthquake in 25 years
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co evacuated some production lines after a major earthquake hit Taiwan early Wednesday.
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Taiwan hit by strongest quake in 25 years, 1 death reported
TAIPEI — A 7.2-magnitude earthquake rocked Taiwan on Wednesday (April 3), the strongest tremor to hit the island in at least 25 years, killing one person, injuring dozens and sparking a tsunami warning for southern Japan and the Philippines that was later lifted.
South China Sea: US, Philippines, Japan, Australia to hold naval drill on Sunday amid China’s aggressive actions
It would be the first full-scale exercise involving the four countries aimed at enhancing interoperability among their forces, the sources said. The exercise will include anti-submarine warfare training, communication drills and sailing ships in formation.
Philippines heat to reach ‘danger’ levels, hundreds of schools suspend classes
The country’s heat index measures what a temperature feels like, taking into account humidity.
Philippines and US top security officials discuss China's 'coercive, aggressive' actions, Manila says
MANILA — The Philippines on Tuesday (April 2) said its national security adviser and his US counterpart discussed "coercive, aggressive and deceptive actions" by Beijing in the South China Sea, as a diplomatic row intensifies between the two Asian neighbours.
Singapore convicts first suspect in record money laundering case
Singapore on Tuesday sentenced the first person to plead guilty in the Southeast Asia island-state's biggest money laundering scandal to a 13-month imprisonment.
Southeast Asians swing towards China alignment as pro-Israel bias hurts US, new survey shows
“This extends beyond the fact that there are large Muslim populations in Southeast Asia. US willingness to hold up and veto UN processes looking at Israeli behaviour have decreased trust in Washington’s commitment to the current rules-based international order,” Chong said.
Philippines hopes US history won’t repeat itself, again
President George W Bush once described himself as “a uniter, not a divider.” China’s leader, Xi Jinping is a uniter as well – though in a different sort of way.