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Food and Drinks
Party sober? Asia’s bars and drink giants shift gears as Gen Z ditch alcohol
As young Asians turn more health-conscious and watch their spending, drinks giants and bars are planning more low- and no-alcohol options.
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North Korea
North Korea unveils image of Kim’s daughter firing rifle at shooting range
28 Feb 2026 - 8:00PM
China exports
Deals of steel: how China’s price-setting agreements are easing trade tempers
28 Feb 2026 - 4:00PM
North Korea
Dress for succession? Why ‘twin look’ of Kim Jong-un, daughter is sparking talk
The appearance of the Kims in near-identical leather coats at a military parade is seen by some that Pyongyang’s succession plan is in place.
1 Mar 2026 - 10:09AM
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North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and his daughter, Ju-ae, attend a military parade at Kim Il-sung Square in Pyongyang, to mark the ninth congress of the ruling Workers’ Party. Photo: KCNA/YNA/dpa
Japan
Japan on track for hottest summer ever as ocean temperatures surge
Various regions across Japan are expected to register above-normal temperatures between June and August, the weather agency says.
27 Feb 2026 - 4:25PM
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‘Hostage diplomacy’ fears mount over arrest of Japanese journalist in Iran
The incident comes amid rising tensions between Washington and Tehran, with a large American military force positioned near Iran.
26 Feb 2026 - 4:23PM
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Viral video of child being shoved at Tokyo’s iconic Shibuya Crossing stokes anger
The video shows a masked passer-by appearing to knock the girl to the ground, prompting calls for an investigation.
26 Feb 2026 - 5:01PM
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Screenshots from a viral video posted by an social media user on Wednesday showing her daughter being shoved while attempting to take a photo at Tokyo’s iconic Shibuya Crossing. Photo: Instagram / peipeilin527
North Korea
North Korea’s Kim warns of ‘eternal confrontation’ without US dialogue
As long as Washington acknowledges Pyongyang as a nuclear power, there is ‘no reason not to get along’, the North Korean leader says.
27 Feb 2026 - 8:07PM
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Japan
Cash-for-tips scheme in Japan sparks debate over migrant rights
Backers argue tougher measures are needed to curb unauthorised employment, but migrant advocates fear unintended social consequences.
26 Feb 2026 - 4:26PM
Japan
Japan’s PM revives push to criminalise defacing national flag
It is already a crime to damage a foreign flag in Japan. Now, emboldened by a massive election win, the PM wants to protect her own.
26 Feb 2026 - 9:30AM
South Korea
Why Yoon’s life sentence and ‘sympathetic’ ruling divide South Korea
As the ex-president appeals his life sentence for a martial law plot, judicial reform is back on the agenda for a deeply divided nation.
26 Feb 2026 - 9:04AM
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A supporter of former South Korean president Yoon Suk-yeol reacts following a guilty verdict during the sentencing trial in his insurrection case on February 19. Photo: Reuters
South Korea
South Korea axes visa barriers for Indonesians in 30 million visitor drive
Citizens of China and Southeast Asian nations who have previously visited the country can apply for multiple-entry visas of up to 10 years.
25 Feb 2026 - 3:47PM
South Korea
South Korea’s Lee uses AI to honour shared factory worker past with Brazil’s Lula
The gesture accompanied Lula’s state visit to Seoul, where the two leaders agreed to strengthen bilateral ties.
25 Feb 2026 - 3:12PM
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South Korea
Shaman’s bribery conviction spells trouble for South Korea’s former first lady
A judge has ruled luxury gifts passed to Kim Keon-hee were ‘grease payments’, contradicting an earlier verdict and threatening her appeal.
25 Feb 2026 - 2:38PM
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Japan
Japan’s Takaichi defends US$190 election gifts to ruling party lawmakers
The revelation that 315 MPs were asked to pick items from a gift catalogue evokes a slush-fund scandal that engulfed the party in 2023.
25 Feb 2026 - 1:40PM
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Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi attends a House of Representatives plenary session to answer questions from opposition leaders on Tuesday. Photo: AFP
Japan
Future of Japan’s ‘naked festival’ in doubt after 3 men left unconscious
Organisers said they would review safety rules after six men collapsed during the annual scramble for good-luck talismans.
26 Feb 2026 - 5:55PM
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China travel
Chinese tourism to Japan plunges 50% over Lunar New Year as Thailand cashes in
Thailand was the top destination for China’s outbound travellers over the extended holiday, with tourists avoiding Japan amid rising tensions.
24 Feb 2026 - 4:00PM
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No takebacks: Japan wants US to stick to trade deal amid tariff turmoil
Japan could see extra tax burdens on some goods if Trump’s new 10 per cent tariffs were to be applied unilaterally, the trade minister said.
24 Feb 2026 - 3:36PM
A container ship leaves a cargo terminal in Tokyo in April 2025. Photo: AP
Scams and swindles
‘K-wave’ scams exploiting Brazil’s superfans trigger police pact
South Korea and Brazil are taking action to protect fans from fraudsters cashing in with phantom merchandise and exploitative ‘oppa’ tours.
24 Feb 2026 - 3:57PM
South Korea
South Korean ex-president Yoon appeals against ‘excessive’ life sentence
Yoon Suk-yeol’s legal team said it needed to place the problems with the ruling on record for the sake of history.
24 Feb 2026 - 4:37PM
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China-Japan relations
China adds Japanese entities to export control list, turning up heat on Tokyo
Beijing has also added 20 Japanese firms and institutions to a watch list for the export of goods with potential military applications.
24 Feb 2026 - 5:55PM
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North Korea
Kim Jong-un’s sister takes major step up in North Korean leadership
Kim Yo-jong, one of her brother’s closest lieutenants, has been promoted to full department director at the Workers’ Party congress.
24 Feb 2026 - 9:03AM
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Kim Yo-jong delivers a speech during a national meeting in Pyongyang on August 10, 2022. Photo: KCNA/AP
South Korea
Why South Korea is risking a rare rift with US to slash joint military drills
Washington is reportedly pushing back on Seoul’s request for smaller drills, forcing the postponement of a major joint military briefing.
24 Feb 2026 - 9:25AM
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Japan’s ‘Traitor Takaichi’ hit with online smear campaign using fake accounts
Using AI-generated images and simplified Chinese characters, a network of 3,000 fake accounts reportedly tried to sway Japan’s election.
23 Feb 2026 - 6:18PM
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China travel
Chinese shoppers are Asia’s biggest airport spenders, study finds
China’s travellers outspend even their Indian and Saudi peers, splashing twice the regional average on luxury goods, airport retail study says.
23 Feb 2026 - 2:00PM
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