Russia and North Korea have had a complicated relationship over the decades
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — President Vladimir Putin is in North Korea for a summit with its leader, Kim Jong Un, as the two nations deepen their cooperation.
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Thailand passes landmark bill recognising marriage equality
Thailand's Senate passed the final reading of a marriage equality law on Tuesday, paving the way for the country to become the third territory in Asia to recognize same-sex couples after Nepal and Taiwan.
Thailand’s Senate overwhelmingly approves a landmark bill to legalize marriage equality
BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand’s Senate voted overwhelmingly on Tuesday to approve a marriage equality bill, clearing the last legislative hurdle for the country to become the first in Southeast Asia to enact such a law.
China going all-in on drone-led seizure of Taiwan
China is incorporating more advanced stealth drones, drone carriers and novel unmanned underwater vehicles (UUV) into its military mix, signaling a shift to a drone-focused naval strategy for a potential Taiwan conflict against the US.
South Korea sees 470% more Chinese visitors, as Thai tourists stay away
Data from the Korea Tourism Organisation shows 119,000 Thai tourists visited South Korea from January to April, a 21.1 per cent decrease compared to the same period last year. In contrast, the overall number of foreign tourists increased 86.9 per cent during the same period, according to Yonhap News Agency.
TSMC supplier Organo aims for new heights after tenfold jump in stock
TOKYO -- Japanese industrial water company Organo, a key supplier for Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., has increased its stock price by around a factor of 10 in five years, buoyed by technological prowess and a resistance to swings in the chip market.