Defense Budget Sparks Taiwan Political Debate
Taiwan’s proposed Defense budget of US$40 billion sparked sharp criticism Wednesday from opposition lawmakers, who called the plan “astronomical” and lacking details. Consequently, the...
Surname Reform Moves Forward in Japan
Japanese lawmakers took a major step forward Wednesday toward easing the long-standing single-surname requirement for married couples. Moreover, the proposed legislation, backed by Prime...
Safety Controls Tightened as Taiwan Acts on Banned Dyes
Safety controls moved to the center of Taiwan’s regulatory agenda Wednesday after officials confirmed the first domestic detection of banned Sudan dyes in cosmetic...
Taiwan Tensions Shape Japan’s Security Debate
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi confronted growing Taiwan tensions as she defended controversial security remarks during a heated parliamentary session on Wednesday. She acknowledged that...
Martial Law Case: Han Duck-soo Faces 15-Year Sentence Request
Former South Korean Prime Minister Han Duck-soo is at the center of a high-profile martial law case. The special counsel team requested a 15-year...
