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Culture
Korean band wades into controversy with Chinese netizens over panda touch
SEOUL: More than 750 million social media users have followed or been involved in a zoo controversy sparked when K-pop girl band Blackpink touched a mother panda and cuddled a baby panda with their make-up on. The controversy was sparked after a teaser for the final episode of “24/365…
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Society
Singapore arrests 21 members of South Korean religious sect
By Ivan Lim Former AJA President, Contributor to AsiaN SINGAPORE: Singapore has arrested a local group of 21 people linked to the secretive Shincheongji Church of Jesus (SCJ in South Korea, seeking to nip in the bud threats to public order and safety. In a sweep on Monday, police officers…
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Society
Malaysian PM: Celebrate Deepavali joyously, but adhere to COVID-19 rules
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin has wished Hindus in the country a very Happy Deepavali, but stressed that while celebrating the occasion joyously, they should comply with the stipulated standard operating procedure (SOP) since the struggle with the COVID-19 pandemic is continuing. Muhyiddin said Malaysians should respect and…
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Business
Four of Korea’s major conglomerate heads exchange consolations, blessings, share thoughts at special dinner
By Peter Jaegeul Song Asia N Reporter SEOUL: The heads of four of Korea’s most influential conglomerates, Lee Jae-yong, 52, the vice chairman of Samsung Electronics, Chung Eui-sun, 50, the chairman of Hyundai Motor Group, Choi Tae-won, 60, the chairman of SK group, and Koo Kwang-mo, the CEO of LG Corporation,…
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Business
Vietnam tourism sector attempts to lure local visitors as borders remain closed
By Lan Phong Head of World News, Dantri Online Newspaper, Vietnam HANOI: Provinces should cooperate to focus on creating new and suitable tours for local visitors while trying to maintain low prices to encourage people to go out on holidays. That was a directive by the deputy head of the…
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South East Asia
When magazines falter, AsiaN moves ahead: AsiaN celebrates its ninth anniversary
By Habib Toumi Manama: Noticing the passing of time is never easy. We are often too busy with our daily routines, with tackling new situations, treading on new paths and dealing with whatever comes unexpectedly our way to notice that time has elapsed without taking a pause. One day blurs…
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West Asia
Bahrain’s Prime Minister dies at 84
By Habib Toumi MANAMA: Bahrain’s Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa died on Wednesday morning, the Royal Court announced. Prince Khalifa passed away at Mayo Clinic in the United States, the court added. He will be buried after his body is flown back to Bahrain and the funeral…
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East Asia
AJA compliments Biden, looks forward to a safer world, greater opportunities
SEOUL: Asia Journalists Association (President Ashraf Dali) has welcomed the election of Joe Biden as the46th president of the United States and said it looked forward to the implementation of his vision based on unity, respect and hope. Biden who was finally elected as the president of the U.S. after…
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IT-Science
History in the making: UN Secretary-General welcomes launch of Asia-N, highlights its plurality of views
SEOUL: Nine years ago, then Secretary General of the United Nations Ban-ki Moon welcomed the launch of the Asia-N, the magazine and online news site of the Asia Journalists Association (AJA), as a new commitment to upholding the highest standards of journalism and giving voice to a plurality of views…
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Politics
Japan Crown Prince Fumihito formally declared first in line to throne
TOKYO: Crown Prince Fumihito was on Sunday formally declared first in line to the Chrysanthemum Throne at a ceremony that had been postponed for seven months due to the coronavirus pandemic. Emperor Naruhito, dressed in a traditional dark orange robe, proclaimed his younger brother as crown prince to the…
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