Mongolia Cabinet Approves Gashuunsukhait Border Upgrades to Increase Coal Exports
The Mongolian Cabinet approved new measures on December 10 to improve operations at the Gashuunsukhait border checkpoint and boost coal exports. Officials said these...
China CPI Rises 0.7 Percent in November as Inflation Rebounds
China reported a clearer inflation rebound in November after the consumer price index rose 0.7 percent year-on-year. The inflation rebound reflected stronger food prices...
Empty Facilities Raise Concerns Over North Korea’s Rural Modernization Push
Empty facilities continue raising concern in rural North Korea as newly built shops and clinics sit unused. Residents say these empty facilities fail to...
Economic Downturn Deepens in Japan After Data Revision
Japan revised its national accounts to show a sharper economic downturn in the July-September quarter, signaling deeper vulnerability across key sectors. The updated figures intensified concerns...
North Korean Parliamentary Speaker Inspects Major Chemical and Food Factories
The head of North Korea’s legislature, Choe Ryong‑hae, led a site inspection tour on December 7, 2025, visiting key industrial facilities including a chemical complex...
