Mongolia Signs Green Finance Deal With IFC
Mongolia's central bank has taken a major step toward strengthening green finance within its banking sector. On July 22, 2026, the Bank of Mongolia...
Offshore Memorial Service Honors Northern Territories Families in Japan
Former islanders and their descendants participated Saturday in an offshore memorial service near Hokkaido. Together, they honored ancestors buried on Japan's disputed northern territories...
Executive Yuan Moves to Block Youth Savings Account Bill
Taiwan's Executive Yuan intends to block a youth savings account bill passed by opposition lawmakers. According to a source, officials may refuse countersignature or...
Hybrid Rice Cloning Breakthrough Achieved by Chinese Researchers
Chinese scientists have achieved a significant hybrid rice cloning breakthrough with major implications for global agriculture. Researchers led by Wang Kejian at the China...
Border Guard Posting Loses Appeal in North Korea
Attitudes toward border guard service in North Korea have shifted dramatically since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Soldiers once welcomed the posting because bribes from...
