Inside South Korea’s immigration dragnet
February 27, 2026 SEOUL – Faisal, a 42-year-old man who came to Korea well over two decades ago,…
India, France sign protocol amending ‘double taxation’, provide full taxing rights on capital gains
February 24, 2026 NEW DELHI – India and France have signed a Protocol amending the India-France Double Taxation…
India, European Union bet on each other’s future
January 30, 2026 NEW DELHI – India and the European Union have sealed their Free Trade Agreement after…
Safety for the vulnerable must not be sacrificed to populist politics
November 28, 2025 DHAKA – As the 13th national election approaches, political leaders are once again busy flexing…
South Korea to host G20 in 2028
November 24, 2025 SEOUL – South Korea will host the 2028 Group of 20 Summit, as its leaders’…
Cambodia, South Korea announce plans for anti-fraud joint task force
October 28, 2025 PHNOM PENH – As the current crackdown on online scams gains momentum, Cambodia and South…
Japan to strengthen cultural diplomacy with emerging nations by sending experts in Japanese music, language abroad
October 17, 2025 TOKYO – Japan will increase the dissemination of Japanese culture to emerging and developing nations…
Life insurance, while living: South Korea to turn death benefits into retirement income
August 26, 2025 SEOUL – South Korea’s rapid transformation into a super-aged society has brought a stark consequence:…
China imposes countermeasures against two EU banks over sanctions
BEIJING – China has imposed countermeasures on two European banks — UAB Urbo Bankas and AB Mano Bankas…
India, New Zealand aiming to conclude FTA soon
NEW DELHI – After signing a far-reaching Free Trade agreement (FTA) with the United Kingdom, India is now…
South Korea’s pensions cut elderly poverty. So why are its seniors still the poorest in the OECD?
July 18, 2025 SEOUL – South Korea has sharply expanded its public pension coverage in recent years, helping…
Shift to a circular economy crucial to environmental sustainability
July 17, 2025 HONG KONG – In the heart of Hong Kong’s bustling urban landscape, a recent news…