Singapore has pledged to match every dollar, up to a total of US$500 million (S$670 million), to support green and transition projects across Asia, reinforcing the country’s role in advancing climate finance solutions in the region. The announcement was made by Singapore’s Minister for Sustainability and the Environment, Grace Fu, on Tuesday (Nov 12) at […]

North Korean GPS Jamming Disrupts South Korean Vessels and Aircraft South Korea’s military reported on Saturday that North Korea launched a GPS jamming attack over two consecutive days, disrupting several vessels and dozens of civilian aircraft operating in South Korean airspace and waters. The jamming operation, which began on Friday, has impacted operations in the […]

Nafis Sadique Shatil After Taiwan and Nepal, set to Boost Tourism by $2 Billion Annually Thailand’s upcoming legalization of same-sex marriage, scheduled to take effect in January 2025, is expected to generate a significant economic boost, potentially attracting an additional 4 million tourists each year. According to a report by travel company Agoda, the new […]

Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba visited the Akasaka Sanno Medical Center in Tokyo on Wednesday morning for a medical checkup. Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi addressed the visit during a press conference, stating that it was a routine checkup that had been scheduled in advance. Hayashi reassured the public, saying, “There are no health concerns, and […]