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THIS Singer Soars to the Top of the K-Brand Index, Leading the 2024 Music Scene Lim Young Woong tops the K-Brand Index for Artist of the Year, showcasing the rise of trot music and K-pop's global influence.
Honda’s New Amaze Sedan Drops in 2025—But Does It Live Up to the Hype? Honda's third-generation Amaze debuts with a refined design and competitive pricing, but falls short of high consumer expectations.
Kim Jong Un’s Secret Shopping Spree: Adidas, Chanel, and Even Ballantine’s Whisky Found in Pyongyang Department Store High-end foreign brands spotted in North Korea raise concerns over sanctions violations, highlighting flaws in enforcement.
Saudi Arabia’s Price Cuts Send Shockwaves Through Oil Markets—Here’s Why Saudi Arabia cuts oil prices more than expected for Asian buyers, highlighting continued market weakness amid OPEC+ production delays.
NVIDIA’s Big Bet on Vietnam: $200 Million AI Factory and More NVIDIA partners with Vietnam to enhance AI development, marking a significant step for growth in Southeast Asia's tech landscape.
Russian Submarine Stirs Tensions in South China Sea, Philippines Respond with Force A Russian submarine was detected in the South China Sea, raising concerns in the Philippines as military tensions escalate in the region.
Russia Threatens to Deploy Missiles in Asia in Response to U.S. Military Actions Russia warned that it might consider deploying intermediate- and short-range missiles in Asia as a countermeasure to U.S. actions.
China Fears the Worst as North Korea Strengthens Ties with Russia: The U.S. Is Watching Closely China is uneasy about North Korea's ties with Russia, fearing it may embolden Pyongyang against its interests amid regional tensions.
Kim Jong Un Orders North Korea’s Military to Be Ready Now – Nuclear War Looms Kim emphasizes war readiness in North Korea, criticizing US-South Korea-Japan military cooperation during a recent military conference.
China’s ‘Prisoner for a Day’ Tourism Program Lets You Walk in the Footsteps of Exiled Prisoners China launches a controversial tourism program allowing visitors to experience the lives of historically exiled prisoners at Ningguta.
$154,000 for a Truffle? Hong Kong Auction Sets New Record for White Alba Truffle A 908-gram white truffle fetched $154,000 at the 25th Alba White Truffle World Auction in Hong Kong, raising $385,000 total.
Japan Demands Answers from China: High-Stakes Talks Ahead in Mid-November Japan's Prime Minister Kishida is set to meet China's President Xi Jinping during the APEC summit, marking their first encounter.
New China-Philippines Sea Clash: China Sets Baselines at Disputed Shoal China establishes baselines around Scarborough Shoal, intensifying maritime tensions with the Philippines amid recent legal disputes.
With Trump Back, Kim Jong Un Holds the Cards in U.S.-North Korea Talks Trump's 2024 win signals a return to U.S.-North Korea diplomacy, complicating relations with South Korea amid differing strategies.
China Deepens Financial Ties with Saudi Arabia, Could Threaten U.S. Dominance China plans to issue 14 billion yuan in bonds in Saudi Arabia, deepening financial ties and potentially challenging U.S. influence.
South Korean President Issues Rare Apology, Admits to 'Oversight and Lack of Virtue' South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol publicly apologized for his oversight, acknowledging the inconvenience caused to citizens.
China Claims Having Kids Makes Women Smarter, Public Responds with Outrage China's health commission faced backlash after promoting childbirth's benefits, including intelligence claims, then deleted the post.
China's Newest Billionaire: TikTok CEO Zhang Yiming Tops Rich List Zhang Yiming, the 41-year-old CEO of ByteDance, has become China's richest individual, amassing a net worth exceeding 350 billion yuan.
India’s Richest Pet? Ratan Tata Leaves $72 Million Inheritance to Beloved Dog Tito Ratan Tata, former chairman of Tata Group, reportedly left $72 million to his dog, Tito, in his will, reflecting his affection.
Shenzhou-19 Blasts Off! China’s Space Station Mission Continues with New Crew China successfully launched the Shenzhou-19 spacecraft with three astronauts, including its third female astronaut, for a six-month mission.
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