Police escort for ex-Thai premiers was part of safety precautions, says Penang top cop
GEORGE TOWN: A police escort was provided to two former Thai prime ministers like a safety precaution, states Comm Datuk Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain. Learn full story Continue Reading
Japan's funeral for divisive slain PM Shinzo Abe fuels backlash
TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan will honour previous Prime Minister Shinzo Abe with an uncommon state funeral upon Tuesday, a ceremony that has become a flashpoint for public anger over political scandal and deepened opposition to successor Fumio Kishida. Read full tale Continue Reading
Carro drives Into Japan through partnership with Softbank
Plans to broaden marketplace for individual usersAims to introduce subscription-based services and car renting Southeast Asia’s biggest used car marketplace, Automóvel, has announced the expansion into Japan through a joint venture with SoftBank Corporation (SoftBank). ÂIn a statement, the used car industry said as part of the entry, Carro The japanese…Continue Reading
South Korean president’s office denies US hot-mic insult
SEOUL: South Korea’s president has denied insulting key security ally the United States, claiming to own been mistranslated, prompting further domestic incredulity on Friday (Sep 23). Yoon Suk-yeol was overheard on a hot mic and seen on camera seemingly insulting US lawmakers shortly after briefly meeting with US President JoeContinue Reading
South Korea central bank enlists its pension fund to defend weak won
SEOUL: Southern Korea’s central financial institution said on Friday (Sep 23) it had been setting up a currency exchange arrangement with the National Pension Service to divert some of the fund’s foreign currency needs, within a bid to put the floor under the rapidly weakening won. The Bank of KoreaContinue Reading
DBS temporarily removes fixed rate home loans amid ongoing review
America Federal Reserve reported another steep rate hike this week.Continue Reading
Gaffes, controversy overshadow S.Korea's Yoon trips to U.N., London
SEOUL (Reuters) – A number of gaffes and techniques is overshadowing South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol’s first main overseas tour, sending his ratings plunging and inviting scathing criticism from a few lawmakers even within his own party. Read complete story Continue Reading
Gaffes, controversy overshadow S.Korea's Yoon trips to U.N., London
SEOUL (Reuters) – A series of gaffes and techniques is overshadowing South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol’s first major overseas tour, delivering his ratings plunging and inviting scathing criticism from some lawmakers even inside his own party. Read complete story Continue Reading
US aircraft carrier arrives in South Korea as warning to North
The visit is the first to South Korea by an American aircraft carrier since 2018. That year, the allies scaled back many of their joint military activities amid diplomatic efforts to engage with North Korea, but those talks have since stalled, and Pyongyang this month unveiled an updated law codifyingContinue Reading
Senior citizen killed in Tawau elephant attack
KOTA KINABALU: A 67-year-old woman offers died following an elephant attack within Tawau district upon Friday (Sept 23) morning. Read full tale Continue Reading