Key developments: Government data released Friday showed the economy added 113,000 jobs in September, extending a three‑month streak of adding over 100,000 workers and pushing total employment to 29.26 million, up from 29.15 million a year earlier. At the same…
Continue reading South Korea sees strong job growth, housing starts lag, and a serious factory fire in BucheonSouth Korea added 113,000 jobs in September, marking the third month in a row of employment gains exceeding 100,000, bringing total employment to 29.26 million, up from 29.15 million a year earlier. The robust hiring data comes as the country…
Continue reading South Korea sees strong job gains, stock rebound and a modest bounce in presidential approvalJapan lodged an official protest with Moscow, demanding an explanation, consular access and humane treatment for the detained reporter. The Foreign Ministry’s European Affairs chief summoned the Russian ambassador to register the complaint, highlighting the lack of communication…
Continue reading Japan protests Russia’s arrest of journalist on espionage chargesChina’s economy showed a modest rebound in the third quarter, with GDP projected at 4.4% year‑on‑year – a slight rise from the 4.3% in Q2 but still below the government’s 4.5‑5% target. The uptick is attributed to a…
Continue reading China’s Q3 Growth Picks Up on Fresh Stimulus as Export Surplus ExpandsKey developments: A Reuters poll released on October 15 shows China’s GDP rose 4.4% year‑on‑year in the July‑September quarter, a modest rebound from a three‑year low, helped by fresh policy easing such as targeted interest‑rate cuts and mortgage…
Continue reading China’s Q3 growth nudges up on stimulus as new China‑North Korea bridge opensThe two countries opened the long‑delayed New Yalu River Bridge on Thursday, linking China’s Dandong New Zone with North Korea’s Sinuiju. State‑run Xinhua reported the formal opening, highlighting the infrastructure’s role in boosting cross‑border trade and travel. The…
Continue reading China and North Korea inaugurate New Yalu River Bridge, deepening bilateral connectivityKey developments: Japan’s Kioxia, a leading memory‑chip maker, saw its market value drop by more than two‑thirds after China’s domestic chip firms accelerated product launches, eroding Kioxia’s pricing power. At the same time, regional security dynamics shifted as…
Continue reading Japan’s Kioxia market plunge highlights intensifying China chip rivalryKey developments: Japan’s engineering firm Chiyoda has secured a contract to assist the Philippines in building new oil storage facilities, a move aimed at bolstering the country’s energy security as it faces rising domestic demand and volatile global…
Continue reading Japan’s Chiyoda to aid Philippine oil storage amid regional energy and environmental strainsKey developments: Japan’s engineering firm Chiyoda has been confirmed to assist the Philippines in constructing new oil storage facilities, marking a significant collaboration aimed at bolstering the archipelago’s energy security. The move reflects a broader wave of Japanese…
Continue reading Japan’s Chiyoda Partners with the Philippines on New Oil Storage FacilitiesKey developments: A recent report dated 15 Oct 2026 shows Pakistan falling to the bottom of the South Asian hunger index, driven by rising food prices and worsening economic conditions. The same coverage notes that economic instability is eroding household…
Continue reading Pakistan ranks lowest in South Asia on hunger index amid soaring food prices
