# theasiareview.com ## Posts - [Mongolia Highlights Digital Transition at UN Population Commission](https://theasiareview.com/mongolia-highlights-digital-transition-at-un-population-commission/): Mongolia presented its digital population policy at the United Nations on April 14. Specifically, Ambassador Ankhbayar Nyamdorj addressed the 59th session of the Commission on Population and Development. The session runs from April 13 to 17 in New York. This year’s theme focuses on Population, Technology and Research in the Context of Sustainable Development. The Commission operates under the UN Economic and Social Council. Ambassador Ankhbayar outlined Mongolia’s measures to implement the Programme of Action from the International Conference on Population and Development. He emphasized the importance of pursuing population policy in a human rights based manner. Furthermore, Mongolia digital […] - [Japanese Foreign Aid Declined 1.7% to $16.28 Billion in 2025](https://theasiareview.com/japanese-foreign-aid-declined-1-7-to-16-28-billion-in-2025/): Japan ODA fell by 1.7 percent in 2025 compared to the previous year. The country provided $16.28 billion in official development assistance during that period. The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development released these provisional figures recently. Japan ranked fourth among 33 member countries on the OECD’s Development Assistance Committee. Germany, the United States and the United Kingdom all placed ahead of Japan. This marks the country’s second consecutive year in that fourth place position. Japan ODA fell when measured in yen terms as well. The aid dropped 2.8 percent year on year to ¥2.43 trillion. The Foreign Ministry provided […] - [Societal Resilience UK Committee Invites Taiwan Representative Vincent Yao for Testimony](https://theasiareview.com/societal-resilience-uk-committee-invites-taiwan-representative-vincent-yao-for-testimony/): Societal resilience emerged as the central focus as the UK parliamentary committee invited Taiwan representative Vincent Yao for testimony in London. The hearing will examine how governments strengthen national preparedness against modern security threats, while also comparing international approaches to civil defense and infrastructure protection. Officials confirmed that Vincent Yao and Dutch Ambassador Paul Huijts will present oral evidence during the session scheduled for tomorrow. The Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy brings together senior lawmakers overseeing defense, foreign affairs, trade, and domestic policy. Moreover, the committee aims to evaluate how societies respond to disruptions affecting information systems, supply […] - [Beijing Deploys Traffic Police Robot at Half Marathon Event](https://theasiareview.com/beijing-deploys-traffic-police-robot-at-half-marathon-event/): A Beijing traffic police robot made its first official appearance at a half marathon on Sunday. The robot directed participants along the race route of the Beijing E-Town half marathon. It stood at the second turn not far from the starting point. The robot used hand signals and voice prompts to direct runners. It told them to turn left at that critical junction. This traffic police robot can perform standard traffic directing hand signals. It also promotes road safety and guides vehicles effectively. The robot will undergo pilot testing at city road intersections soon. Authorities plan to gradually refine and […] - [North Korea Intensifies Ideological Purge of Reunification Sympathizers](https://theasiareview.com/north-korea-intensifies-ideological-purge-of-reunification-sympathizers/): North Korea has launched a severe ideological purge intensifies campaign following the Ninth WPK Congress. The Workers’ Party Secretariat ordered security agencies to eliminate anyone with reunification sympathies. The directive also targets individuals who hold grievances against state policy. A Pyongyang based source revealed these details to local reporters recently. The WPK Secretariat directed the Enemy Confrontation Guidance Bureau to coordinate with state security organs. Their order demands sweeping out all disloyal elements without exception. This includes anyone who still speaks of reunification in any context. The directive frames North Korea’s policy shift toward the South as an ideological decisive […] - [HD Hyundai and LIG D&A Debut at Largest US Maritime Exhibition](https://theasiareview.com/hd-hyundai-and-lig-da-debut-at-largest-us-maritime-exhibition/): HD Hyundai Heavy Industries and LIG D&A have made their Korean defense debut at Sea Air Space 2026 in Washington. This exhibition represents the largest maritime security event in the United States. The show runs through Tuesday with approximately 16,000 visitors expected. Moreover, 430 security companies from 57 countries are participating this year. The two Korean firms have set up a joint exhibition booth measuring 150 square meters. Their Korean defense debut features cutting edge Aegis destroyers prominently. Additionally, the booth also showcases Korean developed naval vessels including frigates and next generation warships. Logistics support ships and submarines will appear […] - [Mongolian President Visits Kazakhstan for First State Trip in 19 Years](https://theasiareview.com/mongolian-president-visits-kazakhstan-for-first-state-trip-in-19-years/): Mongolian President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa will travel to Kazakhstan on April 20 for a strategic partnership expansion between the two nations. The state visit lasts until April 23 at President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s invitation. This marks the first state visit by a Mongolian president to Kazakhstan in 19 years. The strategic partnership expansion will review more than three decades of bilateral relations. Both sides will strengthen economic cooperation across multiple sectors. They will also deepen collaboration at regional and international levels. Governmental and inter agency documents will likely receive signatures during the visit. A business forum will bring together companies from both […] - [Japanese Companies Pay Employee Student Loans to Attract Talent](https://theasiareview.com/japanese-companies-pay-employee-student-loans-to-attract-talent/): A growing number of Japanese companies now offer student loan support to their employees. A special loan payment system introduced in fiscal 2021 allows both parties to lower their tax burden. Consequently, firms aim to secure talented individuals in a competitive labor market. Young employees struggling with rising prices and higher interest rates benefit the most. Yuta Hashimura, 29, borrowed ¥2.8 million for his college education. He had to repay about ¥20,000 every month. Hashimura joined Silver Life Co., a Tokyo meal delivery service, in 2019. During his third year, Silver Life launched a student loan support program. Furthermore, the […] - [Taiwan Lawmakers Agree to Review Budget After Six Month Impasse](https://theasiareview.com/taiwan-lawmakers-agree-to-review-budget-after-six-month-impasse/): Taiwan lawmakers have reached a deal to end a six month budget review impasse that has paralyzed fiscal planning. The Chinese Nationalist Party, Taiwan People’s Party and ruling Democratic Progressive Party agreed on Wednesday. They will send the Cabinet’s budget proposal to committee review. Premier Cho Jung-tai must first brief lawmakers on the plan. He also needs to respond to their questions during the session. The budget review impasse began after opposition lawmakers passed legislation last year. That legislation directed the Cabinet to fund military pay raises. It also required increasing pensions for retired police officers and firefighters. However, Premier […] - [China Says Japanese Self-Defense Force Member Issued Bomb Threat Against its Embassy](https://theasiareview.com/china-says-japanese-self-defense-force-member-issued-bomb-threat-against-its-embassy/): China has issued a formal demand regarding recent embassy terror threats against its diplomatic mission in Japan. A person claiming to be a Self-Defense Forces reserve member issued a bomb warning through an online video. The individual stated he had installed a long-range remote controlled bomb at the embassy. This incident occurred one week after a break-in at the same compound. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun spoke to reporters on Friday. Guo urged Japan to reflect on its mistakes and conduct a thorough investigation. He also demanded concrete rectification measures and a full account of the incident. Harassment against […] - [African Swine Fever Resurges in North Korea Driving Pork Prices Higher](https://theasiareview.com/african-swine-fever-resurges-in-north-korea-driving-pork-prices-higher/): African swine fever resurgence is hitting North Korea’s livestock sector hard in 2026. The highly contagious viral disease has no existing vaccine. It is now spreading again across multiple provinces. Consequently, pig numbers have declined at both state farms and private household operations. Pork prices have risen sharply in local markets as a result. A source in South Pyongan province said breeding sows have dropped at farms in Pukchang, Anju, Kaechon and Phyongwon. These facilities operate under the State Livestock Farm Management Bureau. The reduction in breeding stock has cut the supply of piglets available for private households to fatten. […] - [South Korean President Visits India as Strait of Hormuz Closure Threatens Energy Security](https://theasiareview.com/south-korean-president-visits-india-as-strait-of-hormuz-closure-threatens-energy-security/): South Korean President Lee Jae Myung departed Seoul on Sunday for a state visit to India. He is visiting as Hormuz crisis cooperation takes center stage on the bilateral agenda. The Iran war has renewed the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. This has added urgent pressure on both countries because they depend heavily on oil and gas imports through this strategic waterway. Lee will hold talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Monday. The meeting marks the first standalone bilateral summit between the two leaders outside a multilateral gathering. They previously met twice on the sidelines […] - [Japanese Police Arrest Stepfather Over Missing Boy](https://theasiareview.com/japanese-police-arrest-stepfather-over-missing-boy/): Police in Kyoto have arrested a man in a child abandonment case following the discovery of an 11 year old boy’s body. Yuki Adachi, 37, faces suspicion of abandoning his stepson Yuki in Nantan city. The boy went missing in March, and his body turned up on Monday. Adachi has admitted to abandoning the body. He also provided a statement suggesting he killed the boy. Consequently, the prefectural police will investigate the circumstances surrounding Yuki’s death. According to a police announcement, Adachi moved the boy’s body between the morning of March 23 and Monday evening. He carried it to multiple […] - [Chinese Driver Catches Foreign Spies Using Ride Hailing App](https://theasiareview.com/chinese-driver-catches-foreign-spies-using-ride-hailing-app/): A ride hailing driver in China helped authorities detain two foreign nationals who tried to photograph a military facility. The driver’s quick thinking proved that public vigilance stops espionage more effectively than security measures alone. China’s Ministry of State Security disclosed this real case on Thursday. The incident began when a driver surnamed Chen picked up two foreign passengers. During the journey, Chen noticed the passengers appeared unusually tense. They also behaved in a highly suspicious manner. As the vehicle passed near a military compound, the two started taking repeated photos of the entrance. They spoke to each other in […] - [North Korea Orders Ideological Drive for Special Forces](https://theasiareview.com/north-korea-orders-ideological-drive-for-special-forces/): North Korea has issued a special order for its special operations forces on a discipline and ideology campaign. The order marks the first anniversary of leader Kim Jong Un’s visit to a training base. It combines a full rest day for enlisted troops with sweeping political education. The directive focuses heavily on military discipline and ideological commitment. A source in North Pyongan province revealed the details on Wednesday. The order appeared jointly in the name of the Supreme Commander. It also carried signatures from the Ministry of National Defense. Additionally, the General Staff of the Korean People’s Army endorsed the […] - [South Korea President Lee Jae Myung Attends Hormuz Shipping Summit](https://theasiareview.com/south-korea-president-lee-jae-myung-attends-hormuz-shipping-summit/): South Korean President Lee Jae Myung will attend a virtual summit on Hormuz navigation security. The meeting focuses on ensuring free passage through the Strait of Hormuz. The United Kingdom and France will jointly lead this multilateral event. A senior official from the presidential office confirmed the decision on Thursday. The official cited both national interest and broader international concerns. Seoul had previously considered the president’s participation very positively. The official spoke on condition of anonymity to explain the reasoning. Free and safe passage through the strait benefits everyone involved. Furthermore, this freedom directly supports South Korea’s national interests. Therefore, […] - [Tax Data Leak Hits Osaka Bureau as Employee Duped by Fake Police Callers](https://theasiareview.com/tax-data-leak-hits-osaka-bureau-as-employee-duped-by-fake-police-callers/): Tax data leak has compromised 259 individuals and corporations in Japan. Specifically, the Osaka Regional Taxation Bureau announced the breach on Wednesday. An employee in their 20s leaked personal information after callers impersonating police officers duped them. The leaked data includes phone numbers and tax payment records from 11 regional taxation bureaus nationwide. On Monday, the employee received a call on their personal smartphone at work. The caller identified themselves as an official of the Chiba Prefectural Police. The caller knew the employee’s full name and said, “You are also under suspicion.” The person then showed what appeared to be […] - [Child Neglect Verdict Sends Social Worker to Prison for Two Years in Taipei](https://theasiareview.com/child-neglect-verdict-sends-social-worker-to-prison-for-two-years-in-taipei/): Child neglect verdict came down from the Taipei District Court on Tuesday. Specifically, the court sentenced social worker Chen Shang-chieh to two years in prison for negligent homicide. The judges acquitted her of separate document forgery charges. The ruling can still be appealed by either party. Kai Kai died after extensive abuse by his two nannies in December 2023. The High Court in January rejected the nannies’ appeal. Consequently, the court upheld a life sentence for the older sister and an 18-year sentence for the younger sister. Chen had placed Kai Kai in the sisters’ care in August 2023 while […] - [China Q1 GDP Growth Hits 5% as Economic Indicators Exceed Expectations](https://theasiareview.com/china-q1-gdp-growth-hits-5-as-economic-indicators-exceed-expectations/): China’s economy grew 5 percent in the first quarter of 2026. The National Bureau of Statistics released the data on Thursday. This growth rate reached the high end of the government’s 4.5 to 5 percent annual target. Fixed-asset investment rose 1.7 percent year-on-year, reversing declines from previous quarters. Infrastructure investment jumped 8.9 percent. Manufacturing investment increased 4.1 percent. Service retail sales climbed 5.5 percent. Travel and cultural-tourism services led the growth in this sector. Industrial profits showed strong recovery. Total profits of industrial enterprises above designated size grew 15.2 percent in the first two months. Equipment manufacturing and high-tech manufacturing […] - [Cash Crop Shift Reshapes Rural Farming in North Korea’s North Pyongan Province](https://theasiareview.com/cash-crop-shift-reshapes-rural-farming-in-north-koreas-north-pyongan-province/): Cash crop shift is transforming rural agriculture in North Pyongan province. Farmers are abandoning staple food crops on private plots for higher-value cash crops. The cash crop shift is most visible around Kujang county’s Sangri Industrial Crop Farm. Farmers are growing industrial crops such as tobacco and castor bean on private plots. They are also cultivating medicinal herbs including deodeok, bellflower, yam, and gastrodia. In the past, these plots grew only basic food crops like corn, soybeans, potatoes, and sweet potatoes. Medicinal crops grow on hillside terraces and slopes. Industrial crops grow closer to home on flat garden land. Farmers […] - [Tourism Surge Continues as South Korea Hits Record 4.76 Million Foreign Arrivals in Q1](https://theasiareview.com/tourism-surge-continues-as-south-korea-hits-record-4-76-million-foreign-arrivals-in-q1/): Tourism surge continues in South Korea as the country recorded its highest first-quarter foreign tourist arrivals ever. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism announced Thursday that 4.76 million visitors came to Korea from January to March. This figure represents a 23 percent increase compared to the same period last year. March alone saw around 2.06 million inbound visitors, up 27 percent from 1.61 million a year ago. The month coincided with BTS’s comeback performance on March 21. Chinese visitors accounted for the largest share with more than 1.45 million arrivals, up 29 percent. Japanese tourists followed with 940,000 arrivals, […] - [Economic Pressures Mount as Mongolia Inflation Hits 7.4 Percent and Stock Market Declines](https://theasiareview.com/economic-pressures-mount-as-mongolia-inflation-hits-7-4-percent-and-stock-market-declines/): Economic pressures mount across Mongolia according to the latest weekly review of capital market and economic developments. The Consumer Price Index rose to 7.4 percent in March 2026, up 1.2 percentage points from the previous month. Higher fuel prices and increased food prices drove this rise. The Mongolian Stock Exchange indices also closed lower during the week of April 6 to April 12. The TOP-20 Index fell by 1.27 percent to 50,119.16 points. The MSE A Index declined by 0.69 percent to 19,005.34 points. The MSE B Index dropped by 2.26 percent to 14,159.61 points. The sharper decline in the […] - [Push Accelerates as Japan PM Takaichi Vows Constitutional Amendment and Strong Economy](https://theasiareview.com/push-accelerates-as-japan-pm-takaichi-vows-constitutional-amendment-and-strong-economy/): Policy push accelerates at the Liberal Democratic Party convention on Sunday. Specifically, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi made clear her stance on advancing policies bearing her own color. These include amending the Constitution, ensuring stable Imperial succession, and building a strong economy. The enthusiastic public response to the party’s overwhelming victory in the February lower house election has encouraged this effort. Takaichi spoke for about 20 minutes at the convention. She expressed her determination to realize conservative policies and promote aggressive fiscal action. Regarding constitutional amendment, she spoke of her intention to advance Diet discussions. What politicians must do to fulfill […] - [Corruption Probe Expands as Taiwan Prosecutor Investigates Ex-TPP Lawmaker Li Zhenxiu](https://theasiareview.com/corruption-probe-expands-as-taiwan-prosecutor-investigates-ex-tpp-lawmaker-li-zhenxiu/): Corruption probe expands into former Taiwan People’s Party legislator Li Zhenxiu. The Taipei District Prosecutors’ Office opened a miscellaneous investigation into allegations that Li falsified official documents. Authorities also suspect her of contravening the Anti-Corruption Act. The TPP Central Evaluation Committee voted to expel Li from the party on the same day. Li had claimed that Hsinchu Mayor Ann Kao received NT$7 million from former TPP chairman Ko Wen-je. The Central Election Commission formally requested that the Legislative Yuan revoke Li’s status as a legislator. The request cites Article 73, Paragraph 2 of the Public Officials Election and Recall Act. […] - [Defector Surveillance Expands Across Northeast China](https://theasiareview.com/defector-surveillance-expands-across-northeast-china/): Chinese authorities have significantly expanded defector surveillance across northeastern provinces, increasing pressure on North Korean defectors and their social networks. Consequently, officials now summon and interrogate broad circles of contacts when any individual’s whereabouts become unclear or suspicious. According to sources familiar with the situation, public security bureaus in Liaoning and Jilin have escalated monitoring activities in recent months. Previously, authorities tracked individuals quietly, but now they actively question associates and review communication records more aggressively. Moreover, when officials identify a defector living in a community, they register detailed personal information at local police substations. Subsequently, officers maintain continuous observation […] - [Ogasawara Accepts Nuclear Waste Survey on Minami-Torishima for Disposal Site](https://theasiareview.com/ogasawara-accepts-nuclear-waste-survey-on-minami-torishima-for-disposal-site/): Nuclear waste survey will proceed on Minami-Torishima Island after Ogasawara village accepted the central government’s request. Specifically, Mayor Masaaki Shibuya announced the decision at a press conference on Monday. “If the central government is going to carry it out, we will accept the decision,” Shibuya said. The literature survey will analyze geological maps and academic papers over about two years. This marks the fourth such survey nationwide. Previous surveys took place in Suttsu, Kamoenai, and Genkai. However, this is the first case where the central government made the request instead of the local government initiating it. The radioactive waste comes […] - [Investigation Failures Exposed After Teen Woman Dies Following Rape Case Dismissal in South Korea](https://theasiareview.com/investigation-failures-exposed-after-teen-woman-dies-following-rape-case-dismissal-in-south-korea/): Investigation failures exposed after a 19-year-old woman died just three days after police cleared her boss of rape charges. The woman fell from a building in Danwon-gu, Ansan, Gyeonggi Province on February 21. She left a suicide note and submitted an objection to the police shortly before her death. The incident occurred in the early hours of December 28 at the bar where she worked. She had gotten drunk while drinking with the suspect after closing up. At around 2 p.m., she accused her boss of quasi-rape, a term defined as sexual intercourse when the victim is incapacitated. The woman’s […] - [Scholarship Program Expands as Mongolia and Japan Mark 1,000 Student Milestone](https://theasiareview.com/scholarship-program-expands-as-mongolia-and-japan-mark-1000-student-milestone/): Scholarship program expands following a meeting between President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa and Yohei Sasakawa, Honorary Chairman of the Nippon Foundation, on April 13, 2026. The president expressed appreciation for the Foundation’s projects in education, human resources, traditional medicine, and research. These programs contribute significantly to Mongolia’s sustainable and inclusive socio-economic development. The program enables 1,000 students from rural areas to study on full scholarships at four Mongolian universities. These institutions include the National University of Mongolia, Mongolian National University of Medical Sciences, Mongolian University of Life Sciences, and Mongolian University of Science and Technology. The first 100 students are already studying […] - [Taiwan-Lithuania Investment Talks Advance as Both Sides Target AI, Chips, and Green Energy](https://theasiareview.com/taiwan-lithuania-investment-talks-advance-as-both-sides-target-ai-chips-and-green-energy/): Taiwan Lithuania investment gained momentum as Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung met Lithuanian representative Karolis Pilipauskas in Taipei. Taiwan Lithuania investment discussions focused on expanding bilateral cooperation following Lithuania’s call for increased Taiwanese capital. The meeting took place at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs headquarters and signaled growing alignment between both governments. Moreover, Lin emphasized Taipei’s readiness to deepen economic and technological collaboration with Lithuania across several sectors. He highlighted semiconductors, artificial intelligence, green energy, and drone technology as priority areas for joint development. Additionally, both sides aim to strengthen democratic supply chains through closer industrial cooperation and shared strategic goals. […] - [Beijing Launches 50-Day Catkin Control Campaign Using Drones and Eco-Friendly Sprays](https://theasiareview.com/beijing-launches-50-day-catkin-control-campaign-using-drones-and-eco-friendly-sprays/): Catkin control efforts have begun across Beijing as poplar and willow catkins drift through urban roads. Specifically, the flying period will last until late May, approximately 50 days. The first peak will arrive around mid-April. The Beijing Municipal Forestry and Parks Bureau announced the measures on Monday. Beijing has deployed various intelligent control technologies for mature female poplar and willow trees that cannot replace immediately. Jiang Yingshu, director of the science and technology division of the Beijing Municipal Forestry and Parks Bureau, explained the approach to the Global Times. A coagulant from the Beijing Academy of Forestry and Landscape Architecture […] - [Informal Distribution Shift Sees North Korea Factory Workers Sell Goods Directly on Market](https://theasiareview.com/informal-distribution-shift-sees-north-korea-factory-workers-sell-goods-directly-on-market/): Informal distribution shift is transforming North Korea’s longstanding 8·3 labor arrangement. Specifically, factory workers in Kujang and Unsan counties now directly distribute factory-made goods and remit the proceeds back to their enterprises. A Daily NK source in North Pyongan province reported on Monday that the number of workers engaging in this practice has been growing. The 8·3 system takes its name from August 3, 1984. On that day, Kim Jong Il called on factories to produce consumer goods using spare materials outside the formal plan. Over time, the term came to describe a broader informal arrangement. Workers nominally remain on […] - [Record Stock Rally Drives SK Hynix to All-Time High as Kospi Tops 6000](https://theasiareview.com/record-stock-rally-drives-sk-hynix-to-all-time-high-as-kospi-tops-6000/): Record stock rally pushed SK hynix shares to an all-time high on Tuesday. The stock jumped 7.98 percent to 1.123 million won as of 10:27 a.m. This surpassed its previous intraday high of 1.099 million won set on February 26. The rally came as the benchmark Kospi index reclaimed the 6,000 level during intraday trading for the first time in over a month. The Kospi last crossed the 6,000 threshold during trading on March 3. That was the first session after the US-Iran war broke out. The index reached an intraday high of 6,180.45 before plunging 7.24 percent to close […] - [Mongolia Seeks English Education Boost With Remaining UK Funding for Teacher Training](https://theasiareview.com/mongolia-seeks-english-education-boost-with-remaining-uk-funding-for-teacher-training/): English education boost took center stage during a meeting between Minister of Education Enkh-Amgalan Luvsantseren and UK Ambassador Fiona Blyth. The two officials exchanged views on bilateral cooperation progress in Mongolia’s educational sector. The minister highlighted results from a project strengthening English language teachers in remote areas. This project launched following his 2024 meeting with former UK Prime Minister David Cameron. The minister recalled the UK’s pledged GBP 10 million in funding to support English language education. He requested that the remaining funding be reiterated during an upcoming visit scheduled for May. To date, Mongolia has received GBP 1.1 million […] - [Search Ends Tragically as Police Discover Body Believed to Be Missing Kyoto Boy](https://theasiareview.com/search-ends-tragically-as-police-discover-body-believed-to-be-missing-kyoto-boy/): Search ends tragically in Kyoto Prefecture after police discovered a body believed to be that of a missing child. The Kyoto prefectural police found the body on Monday during their search for 11-year-old Yuki Adachi. Investigative sources confirmed the discovery to local media. Police are now working to confirm the body’s identity. Adachi was last seen around 8 a.m. on March 23. He got out of his family’s car about 200 meters from Sonobe Elementary School in Nantan. On March 29, police found his school bag in the mountains about 3 kilometers west of the school. Subsequently, on Sunday, officers […] - [Restaurant Fire Response Evacuates 312 People at Breeze Xin Yi Taipei Department Store](https://theasiareview.com/restaurant-fire-response-evacuates-312-people-at-breeze-xin-yi-taipei-department-store/): Restaurant fire response began after a blaze broke out at Inparadise buffet restaurant on the 46th floor of Breeze Xin Yi department store in Taipei’s Xinyi District. The Taipei Fire Department received the report at 11:26 am today. The department dispatched 67 personnel, 17 fire engines, five ambulances, and four command vehicles to the scene. Firefighters evacuated 312 people, including 159 men and 153 women, from the premises. Firefighters extinguished the blaze completely by 11:45 am. The quick action prevented the fire from spreading to other areas. Initial investigations suggest the fire started in the kitchen’s exhaust duct. Thick smoke […] - [Tariff War Warning Issues After Trump Threatens 50% Duties](https://theasiareview.com/tariff-war-warning-issues-after-trump-threatens-50-duties/): Tariff war warning came from China on Monday after US President Donald Trump threatened 50 percent tariffs. Trump said the United States would impose the duties if China supplies weapons to Iran. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun responded to a media inquiry about the threat. Guo stated that China’s position is very clear: tariff wars have no winners. This warning reiterates Beijing’s consistent opposition to trade conflicts. Trump did not provide evidence that China has supplied weapons to Iran. The threat follows heightened US-Iran tensions in the Middle East. China has maintained trade relations with both the United States […] - [Provincial Resentment Grows in North Korea as Kim Jong Un Opens Pyongyang Pet Shop](https://theasiareview.com/provincial-resentment-grows-in-north-korea-as-kim-jong-un-opens-pyongyang-pet-shop/): Provincial resentment grows across North Korea following state media footage of Kim Jong Un and his daughter touring a pet shop in Pyongyang. The Hwasong District Phase 4 service complex opened recently in the capital. A Daily NK source in North Hamgyong province reported on April 10 that the broadcast had set off heated conversations in Hoeryong city. These days, people in Hoeryong are all talking about pet animals, the source said. North Korean state media reported that Kim inspected the operational readiness of multiple service facilities in the Phase 4 zone. The broadcast reached the general public through state […] - [LG Energy Solution Launches AI Transformation Push to Boost Productivity 50 Percent by 2028](https://theasiareview.com/lg-energy-solution-launches-ai-transformation-push-to-boost-productivity-50-percent-by-2028/): AI transformation push has become LG Energy Solution’s new strategic priority. Specifically, CEO Kim Dong-myung announced on Monday that the South Korean battery maker aims to boost overall productivity by 50 percent by 2028. The company will achieve this through an aggressive artificial intelligence transformation initiative. This new target marks an increase from LG Energy Solution’s earlier goal of improving productivity by 30 percent by 2030. The company decided to pursue a more ambitious target as rivals accelerate investments and establish dedicated AI organizations. Kim stressed AI-driven transformation as an essential task directly tied to the company’s survival in a […] - [Mongolia Announces Tourism Development Push as Minister Vows to Make Sector Leading Industry](https://theasiareview.com/mongolia-announces-tourism-development-push-as-minister-vows-to-make-sector-leading-industry/): Tourism development push took center stage at a ministry meeting on April 10. Specifically, Minister of Culture, Sports, Tourism, and Youth Aldarjavkhlan Jukov met with ministry officials at the new branch of the National Library. The minister began by providing detailed information on government policies in the culture, sports, tourism, and youth sectors. He also outlined prospective key projects and the general sectoral development direction. Jukov noted the importance of each ministry official in successfully implementing government policy. He emphasized that he will be innovative and decisive to accelerate sectoral development. The minister stated that he will pay special attention […] - [BOJ Governor Ueda Calls for Middle East Vigilance as Crude Oil Prices Surge](https://theasiareview.com/boj-governor-ueda-calls-for-middle-east-vigilance-as-crude-oil-prices-surge/): Middle East vigilance now guides the Bank of Japan’s policy outlook. Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Monday that economic and price developments are moving roughly in line with the bank’s forecasts. However, he called for vigilance to the impact of the escalating conflict in the Middle East. Global financial markets are unstable, Ueda stated. Crude oil prices are rising sharply due to Middle East tensions. Deputy Governor Ryozo Himino read out Ueda’s speech at the meeting. Markets closely watched the speech for hints on a potential interest rate hike. The BOJ will hold its next policy meeting on April 27 […] - [Corporal Punishment Referendum Proposed by KMT for Sexual Assault and Child Abuse](https://theasiareview.com/corporal-punishment-referendum-proposed-by-kmt-for-sexual-assault-and-child-abuse/): Corporal punishment referendum has been proposed by Chinese Nationalist Party legislators in Taiwan. KMT Legislator Hung Meng-kai announced the proposal at a news conference today. The referendum would cover implementing corporal punishment for sexual assault, child abuse, and large-scale scams. Hung stated that the move would not be emotionally motivated. Instead, it would respond to public demands for better protection. Polls indicate that up to 70 percent of the public would support introducing corporal punishment for these crimes. A referendum would allow the public to debate the issue directly. Voters could assess which is more important: the human rights of […] - [Hong Kong Stresses Security and Development Balance Ahead of National Security Education Day](https://theasiareview.com/hong-kong-stresses-security-and-development-balance-ahead-of-national-security-education-day/): Security and development took center stage in Hong Kong ahead of National Security Education Day on April 15. Financial Secretary Paul Chan emphasized that security is the foundation of a country’s existence. It also serves as the bedrock of social stability and people’s well-being. Chan noted that ensuring both development and security is a key principle in the 15th Five-Year Plan outline. The principle also appears in a white paper on safeguarding national security under one country two systems. Hong Kong must strike a proper balance between development and security, Chan stressed. The city serves as an international financial, trade, […] - [Foraging Competition Intensifies in North Korea as Factories Join Race for Wild Greens](https://theasiareview.com/foraging-competition-intensifies-in-north-korea-as-factories-join-race-for-wild-greens/): Foraging competition intensifies across North Korea as spring foraging season gets underway. Workers from state-run food factories have joined the annual race for wild mountain vegetables. Their organized presence is intensifying competition with local communities. A Daily NK source in North Pyongan province reported the developments on Friday. Factories have recently deployed workers en masse to foraging sites across Dongchang county, Taechon county, and Changsong county. Workers have set up temporary tent camps at the base of mountains. They are staying overnight to maximize their daily haul of wild greens. Workers head up the mountain as early as 5 a.m. […] - [High School Student Stabs Teacher in Gyeryong Principal's Office](https://theasiareview.com/high-school-student-stabs-teacher-in-gyeryong-principals-office/): School violence incident occurred in Gyeryong, South Chungcheong Province on Monday. A high school student stabbed a teacher at school around 8:44 a.m. The attack took place in the school’s principal’s office. A third-year student, whose identity remains withheld, stabbed a teacher in his 30s with a knife. The teacher suffered mainly back injuries and went to a hospital. Authorities confirmed his injuries were not life-threatening. The student initially fled the scene after the attack. He later turned himself in to authorities. Police placed him under emergency arrest following his surrender. Investigators said the suspect had requested a meeting with […] - [Search Intensifies in Kyoto as Shoe Believed to Belong to Missing Boy Found](https://theasiareview.com/search-intensifies-in-kyoto-as-shoe-believed-to-belong-to-missing-boy-found/): Search intensifies in Kyoto Prefecture as police discovered a shoe believed to belong to a missing child. The shoe was found Sunday in a mountainous area of Nantan. Police have been searching for a sixth-grade elementary school student in the area. The missing boy is 11-year-old Yuki Adachi. According to police sources, the discovered shoe has features that match the shoes worn by Adachi. Officers found the item during a broader search of the mountainous region. Police have not confirmed whether other belongings have been found in the same area. Investigators continue to work with local volunteers and search dogs. […] - [Xi Meets KMT Leader in Beijing to Advance Cross-Strait Engagement](https://theasiareview.com/xi-meets-kmt-leader-in-beijing-to-advance-cross-strait-engagement/): Cross-Strait dialogue took center stage in Beijing on Friday as Xi Jinping met KMT chair Cheng Li-wun. Cross-Strait dialogue highlighted renewed engagement between the Chinese Communist Party and Kuomintang leadership after a decade-long gap. The meeting marked Cheng’s first mainland visit as KMT chair and included stops in Jiangsu and Shanghai beforehand. Xi described Cross-Strait dialogue as essential for stabilizing relations between both parties and regions. He stressed that broader historical trends would continue toward national rejuvenation regardless of international pressures. Additionally, he reaffirmed that both sides should strengthen communication based on the 1992 Consensus framework. Cheng emphasized shared cultural […] - [Overseas Deployment Fears Divide Families as North Korea Sends Soldiers to Russia for Work](https://theasiareview.com/overseas-deployment-fears-divide-families-as-north-korea-sends-soldiers-to-russia-for-work/): Overseas deployment fears have divided families across North Korea. Authorities selected soldiers with seven to eight years of service from military units in Ryanggang and Jagang provinces. Officials discharged them ahead of schedule late last month and sent them to Russia as workers. The exact number dispatched, the tasks assigned, and their specific locations remain unconfirmed. Past precedent, however, points strongly toward construction work. The deployments have stirred conflicting reactions among affected families. There are families who think that if their son can go to Russia and earn money rather than just suffer in the military, it is not entirely […] - [Affordable EV Push Drives BYD to Top 4 Imported Brand in South Korea](https://theasiareview.com/affordable-ev-push-drives-byd-to-top-4-imported-brand-in-south-korea/): Affordable EV push has propelled BYD to become one of the fastest-growing imported car brands in South Korea. The Chinese electric vehicle maker entered the market just 15 months ago in January 2025. BYD sold 1,664 vehicles in Korea during March alone. This places the company fourth among imported brands behind Tesla, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz. The Korea Automobile Importers & Distributors Association confirmed this ranking. BYD’s total sales have now crossed the 10,000 unit milestone. The company’s swift rise largely stems from its aggressive pricing strategy. The Atto 3, BYD’s flagship compact crossover, costs approximately 33 million won for its […] - [Mongolia Faces Rising Economic Uncertainty as World Bank Cuts 2026 Growth Forecast to 5%](https://theasiareview.com/mongolia-faces-rising-economic-uncertainty-as-world-bank-cuts-2026-growth-forecast-to-5/): Rising economic uncertainty now clouds Mongolia’s otherwise resilient economy. World Bank Country Manager for Mongolia Taehyun Lee presented the latest Mongolia Economic Update. Lee noted that Mongolia’s economy stays resilient but faces rising uncertainty. He explained that protecting macroeconomic stability and vulnerable households from potential prolonged external shocks remains a key priority. Diversifying the economy and boosting its competitiveness also rank high on the agenda. Mongolia’s economy expanded by 6.9 percent in 2025 despite these challenges. A strong rebound in agriculture drove much of this growth. Solid mining performance, particularly copper production at Oyu Tolgoi, also contributed significantly. These growth […] - [Japan Chip Funding Surge Adds 631 Billion Yen for Rapidus Next-Generation Semiconductors](https://theasiareview.com/japan-chip-funding-surge-adds-631-billion-yen-for-rapidus-next-generation-semiconductors/): Chip funding surge has provided an additional 631.5 billion yen to Tokyo-based semiconductor maker Rapidus Corp. Additionally, the industry ministry announced the funding on Saturday. Rapidus is developing next-generation semiconductors and aims to start mass production of 2-nanometer chips in fiscal 2027. Meanwhile, the company will use the new funding mainly for prototype refinement. Industry minister Ryosei Akazawa spoke at the opening ceremony of a semiconductor analysis facility in Chitose, Hokkaido. We will spare no effort in providing support necessary to ensure the mass production plan’s success, Akazawa said. Rapidus established the new analysis facility in Chitose. Furthermore, the facility […] - [Cross-Strait Comments Spark Political Clash in Taiwan After KMT Chair Meets Xi Jinping](https://theasiareview.com/cross-strait-comments-spark-political-clash-in-taiwan-after-kmt-chair-meets-xi-jinping/): Strait comments sparked political debate in Taiwan after KMT chair met Xi in Beijing yesterday. The Strait comments appear within wider tensions over cross-strait communication and security policy direction. Premier Cho Jung-tai criticized remarks, saying they mischaracterized Taiwan Strait governance and international navigation status. Meanwhile, Cheng Li-wun made comments during meeting with Xi Jinping in Beijing on Friday visit. She called for closer cross-strait engagement while urging reduction of external interference across region tensions. However, Cho argued her framing could encourage Beijing’s long-term ambitions regarding Taiwan’s political status further. He emphasized that the Taiwan Strait remains an international waterway ensuring […] - [Global Approval Shift Sees China Surpass US in Gallup Poll for First Time in 20 Years](https://theasiareview.com/global-approval-shift-sees-china-surpass-us-in-gallup-poll-for-first-time-in-20-years/): Global approval shift has placed China ahead of the United States in a recent Gallup poll. China received a median approval rating of 36 percent for its leadership in 2025. The United States received only 31 percent approval during the same period. This five percentage point advantage marks the widest lead Gallup has recorded in China’s favor in nearly 20 years. The Washington-based analytics company surveyed more than 130 countries with about 1,000 respondents per nation. The poll results align with multiple other international surveys including Pew Research Center and Morning Consult. A Pew survey released in July 2025 showed […] - [Water Crisis Worsens in North Korea's Hyesan as Tap Water Flows Once Every Five Days](https://theasiareview.com/water-crisis-worsens-in-north-koreas-hyesan-as-tap-water-flows-once-every-five-days/): Water crisis worsens in Hyesan, a city in North Korea’s Ryanggang province bordering China. Tap water now flows roughly once every five days. Even then, the water reaches only some households. A local source told Daily NK on Thursday that people living in the city are actually feeling the water shortage more acutely than those outside it. Life is getting harder because the water situation in Hyesan is so bad right now. On the rare days that tap water runs, people rush to fill every available container. The source described this frantic routine as nothing short of a water war. […] - [South Korea Faces Unresolved Cases Surge as Prosecutor Workload Nearly Doubles](https://theasiareview.com/south-korea-faces-unresolved-cases-surge-as-prosecutor-workload-nearly-doubles/): Unresolved cases surge has hit South Korea’s justice system hard last year. The average number of unresolved cases per prosecutor nearly doubled from December 2024 to November 2025. The figure rose from 73.4 to 135.7 in just 11 months. More than 100 prosecutors received dispatches to three special counsel investigations last year. These probes involved corruption allegations against former President Yoon Suk Yeol and his wife Kim Keon Hee. A third probe looked into the death of a young Marine. Currently, 54 prosecutors remain assigned to these three special counsel teams. They are working to support indictments in these high-profile […] - [Mongolia and Russia Hold Energy Partnership Talks as Middle East Crisis Disrupts Markets](https://theasiareview.com/mongolia-and-russia-hold-energy-partnership-talks-as-middle-east-crisis-disrupts-markets/): Energy partnership talks took place between Prime Minister Uchral Nyam-Osor and Russian Ambassador Evsikov Alexey Nikolaevich. The Prime Minister expressed appreciation for congratulatory messages from Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin and United Russia party chairman Dmitry Medvedev. He reaffirmed Mongolia’s commitment to further expanding the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two nations. The sides discussed cooperation in the fuel and energy sector during the meeting. The supplementary protocol to the intergovernmental agreement on aviation fuel supply to Mongolia has received support from key parliamentary committees. The Standing Committees on Security and Foreign Policy, Budget, and Economy of the State Great […] - [Japan PM Takaichi Sets Amendment Timeline for Constitutional Proposal Within One Year](https://theasiareview.com/japan-pm-takaichi-sets-amendment-timeline-for-constitutional-proposal-within-one-year/): Amendment timeline set by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi during the Liberal Democratic Party’s annual convention in Tokyo on Sunday. Takaichi, who also serves as the LDP president, announced a one-year timeline for efforts to propose a constitutional amendment. We hope to hold a party convention next year in a state where we can say that there is a prospect of proposing a constitutional amendment, Takaichi told attendees. She also expressed her willingness to hold a referendum on the amendment. Takaichi stressed the significance of her administration’s responsible and proactive fiscal policy in the same speech. Looking ahead to unified local […] - [Scam Ring Busted in Taiwan After Retired Teacher Loses NT$50 Million](https://theasiareview.com/scam-ring-busted-in-taiwan-after-retired-teacher-loses-nt50-million/): Investment scam wave has hit Taiwan hard over the past week. Specifically, the Criminal Investigation Bureau announced on Friday that it arrested 21 people for defrauding a retired teacher out of nearly NT$50 million. The suspects impersonated financial expert Lee Shu-fang to lure victims into Line groups. Group members played multiple roles to create the impression of a legitimate investment community. Consequently, this investment scam wave has now spread across multiple fraudulent operations. The group instructed victims to download a fake investment app. The app displayed fabricated gains showing returns up to NT$250 million. These false figures encouraged victims to […] - [KMT Chairwoman Cheng Li-wun Seeks Cross-Strait Tech Cooperation on Beijing AI Tour](https://theasiareview.com/kmt-chairwoman-cheng-li-wun-seeks-cross-strait-tech-cooperation-on-beijing-ai-tour/): Cross-strait tech cooperation took center stage as KMT Chairwoman Cheng Li-wun began a Beijing tour on Friday afternoon. Cheng said she had specifically requested to observe AI education in schools and engage with technology companies. She described the trip as well worth it after her first day of visits. The delegation first stopped at Tsinghua University High School to learn about AI applications in teaching. In school laboratories, the delegation watched student-developed projects including robot football matches. They also observed robotic dogs and robotic arms in action. Cheng engaged with students and teachers during the visit, praising their innovative work. […] - [Education Crisis in North Korea: Students Forced Into School Farm Labor in South Pyongan Province](https://theasiareview.com/education-crisis-in-north-korea-students-forced-into-school-farm-labor-in-south-pyongan-province/): Education labor crisis has gripped schools in South Pyongan province. North Korean students have barely settled into the new school year before leaving class to expand school farmland plots. Parents in Kaechon have voiced sharp frustration over a system that prioritizes labor over learning. A Daily NK source reported Thursday that students at Kaechon schools have mobilized every day after school since mid-March. They are clearing land around existing school-run farming plots known as bueopji. The work involves clearing shrubs and removing rocks from the surrounding land. Younger students in elementary school handle tidying work around the plots. First and […] - [Leadership Test Vote Looms in South Korea Local Elections 50 Days Before June 3](https://theasiareview.com/leadership-test-vote-looms-in-south-korea-local-elections-50-days-before-june-3/): Leadership test vote awaits President Lee Jae Myung as South Korea approaches its June 3 local elections. The vote occurs roughly 50 days from now. This marks the first nationwide election since Lee took office in July last year. Voters will choose around 4,000 officials including 16 metropolitan mayors and governors. The outcome will likely shape the government’s momentum heading into its second year. The People Power Party currently holds 12 of the country’s 17 metropolitan governments. The party achieved this through a landslide victory in the 2022 local elections. A strong Democratic Party showing would give the ruling party […] - [Mongolia Launches Steel Plant Push With 806 Million Investment for Darkhan-Uul](https://theasiareview.com/mongolia-launches-steel-plant-push-with-806-million-investment-for-darkhan-uul/): Steel plant push will invite leading steel-producing countries and major enterprises to participate in a new Mongolian project. Specifically, the government will send bidding documents and organize the selection process by the 27th of next month. The project involves constructing a steel production complex with an annual capacity of at least one million tons. The facility will sit in Orkhon soum of Darkhan-Uul aimag. Developers will build it under an industrial and technology park model. A preliminary feasibility study estimates total investment at USD 806 million. As of the end of 2025, Mongolia imported one million tons of steel products […] - [Historic Aircraft Recovery Pulls Shidenkai Fighter From Ocean Floor After 80 Years](https://theasiareview.com/historic-aircraft-recovery-pulls-shidenkai-fighter-from-ocean-floor-after-80-years/): Historic aircraft recovery has pulled a Shidenkai fighter plane from the ocean floor off Kagoshima Prefecture. The former Imperial Japanese Navy aircraft sank toward the end of World War II. A nonprofit group conducted the salvage operation about 200 meters offshore. Workers used a crane to lift the fuselage with its wings and engine still attached. The plane had remained submerged for over 80 years. Manufacturers produced approximately 400 Shidenkai planes during the war. The aircraft was intended to serve as a vital element of homeland defense. The salvaged plane belonged to Captain Yoshishige Hayashi, who led the 343rd Air […] - [Systemic Failure Exposed in Taichung School Coach Sexual Assault Cases](https://theasiareview.com/systemic-failure-exposed-in-taichung-school-coach-sexual-assault-cases/): Systemic failure exposed in Taichung as city councilors criticized the Education Bureau over sexual assault cases at a local elementary school. A school baseball coach previously convicted of 90 sexual offenses against 32 minors from 2019 to 2024 faced a third indictment. The Taichung District Prosecutors’ Office charged him with rape, forced indecency, and producing sexually explicit content involving minors. Prosecutors identified 19 more victims all younger than 14. Mayor Lu Shiow-yen argued that some victims were duplicates from earlier reports. She claimed there was no cover-up or lapse in oversight. The city government intervened quickly after the case emerged, […] - [China Announces Fire Prevention Shift With New Basic-Level Safety Guidelines](https://theasiareview.com/china-announces-fire-prevention-shift-with-new-basic-level-safety-guidelines/): Fire prevention shift guides new Chinese government guidelines for basic-level firefighting work. Specifically, the General Office of the State Council issued the rules to strengthen investigation mechanisms. Officials from the National Fire and Rescue Administration announced the guidelines during a press briefing on Wednesday. The rules promote a transition in fire safety governance toward prevention rather than simple response. For ordinary fires, the guidelines focus on rectification rather than punishment alone. Authorities will enhance investigations into technical and managerial responsibilities. Investigators will thoroughly examine underlying causes of each incident. Consequently, the findings will help improve production processes and refine safety […] - [North Korea Faces Intensifying Document Rejection Crisis After Ninth Party Congress](https://theasiareview.com/north-korea-faces-intensifying-document-rejection-crisis-after-ninth-party-congress/): Document rejection crisis has gripped North Korea following the Ninth Party Congress. Specifically, the Workers’ Party Central Committee issued instructions in late March for practical training sessions on document preparation. Local party organizations must now undergo high-intensity inspections for all submitted materials. The directive stems from a broader restructuring of governance around the WPK Secretariat. The Ninth Congress held in February imposed stricter administrative procedures on local organizations nationwide. Among the party documents that local organizations have recently submitted to the central party, a significant number have been sent back without approval. The rejection rate approaches 90 percent according to […] - [Liberal Stronghold Race Heats Up in Ansan A By-Election as Multiple Candidates Emerge](https://theasiareview.com/liberal-stronghold-race-heats-up-in-ansan-a-by-election-as-multiple-candidates-emerge/): Liberal stronghold race is heating up in Ansan A electoral district. The by-election will fill a vacant seat in the National Assembly. Ansan A covers the southeastern part of the city. Foreign nationals account for over 13 percent of the population. More than 93,000 non-Korean residents lived there as of end-2025. The district is considered a traditional liberal stronghold. Kim Nam-kuk, a former presidential secretary for digital communications, announced his bid first. He held a press conference at the National Assembly on Thursday. Kim stated that his experience in the Assembly, the ruling party, and the presidential office equips him […] - [Mongolia Cashmere Industry Boost Sees Exports Rise 4.7 Times Under White Gold Program](https://theasiareview.com/mongolia-cashmere-industry-boost-sees-exports-rise-4-7-times-under-white-gold-program/): Cashmere industry boost has transformed Mongolia’s wool and cashmere processing sector. Specifically, President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa visited Mogol Wool LLC in Tuv aimag to see operations under the White Gold program. The company has operated in wool and cashmere processing since 1995. To date, the facility can wash 5,000 tonnes of raw wool and cashmere annually. It can also comb 150 to 200 tonnes each year. Additionally, the company produces 150 to 300 tons of yarn and manufactures 30,000 to 50,000 sewn products. Company director Erdenebat Ch. explained the impact of program funding, Mogol Wool received an MNT 11.3 billion concessional […] - [Japan Parties Urge Diplomatic Push for Vessel Safety After US-Iran Ceasefire](https://theasiareview.com/japan-parties-urge-diplomatic-push-for-vessel-safety-after-us-iran-ceasefire/): Diplomatic push urged by Japanese ruling parties following a two-week ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran. Both ruling and opposition parties expressed relief over the truce. However, they also called for further government measures to ensure vessel safety. The opposition bloc demanded the compilation of a supplementary budget. Takayuki Kobayashi, chairperson of the LDP’s Policy Research Council, spoke on Wednesday at party headquarters. We view the agreement positively and welcome it, Kobayashi said. Kobayashi expressed hope that the US-Iran talks will ensure navigation safety and de-escalate the situation. He referred to Japanese ships stranded in the Persian Gulf […] - [Canada-Taiwan Cooperation Deepens as Senate Delegation Visits Taipei](https://theasiareview.com/canada-taiwan-cooperation-deepens-as-senate-delegation-visits-taipei/): Canada Taiwan cooperation advanced this week as Canadian Senate Opposition Leader Leo Housakos led a delegation to Taipei for high-level discussions. The visit highlights growing engagement between both sides across political, economic, and security-related sectors. The nine-member delegation arrived in Taipei on Tuesday for a six-day visit focused on strengthening bilateral ties. Officials stated that the trip aims to deepen collaboration in areas including foreign information manipulation and interference, healthcare systems, and indigenous affairs. During a luncheon meeting, Deputy Foreign Minister Chen Ming-chi welcomed the delegation and discussed shared priorities. Housakos emphasized that both Canada and Taiwan support democratic values, […] - [China Mainland Manufacturing Expands Globally as Officials Promote Cross-Strait Cooperation](https://theasiareview.com/china-mainland-manufacturing-expands-globally-as-officials-promote-cross-strait-cooperation/): China’s mainland manufacturing sector continues to expand globally, as officials promote deeper cross-strait cooperation and industrial integration opportunities. The latest developments highlight mainland manufacturing as a driver of innovation, competitiveness, and regional economic collaboration. Officials made these remarks following a major motorsport achievement by ZXMOTO at the Superbike World Championship event in Portugal. The company secured its first double victory in the World Supersport category, signaling growing international recognition for Chinese brands. The win has generated widespread discussion in Taiwan, where observers increasingly recognize improvements in mainland manufacturing quality. Many commentators have called for stronger industrial collaboration to enhance competitiveness […] - [Chinese Investors Wary as North Korea Pushes Fishing Investment Deals](https://theasiareview.com/chinese-investors-wary-as-north-korea-pushes-fishing-investment-deals/): Fishing investment push from North Korea has encountered deep skepticism from Chinese investors. Officials from provincial fishery stations traveled to Dandong and Donggang in Liaoning province during late March. They met with local traders and private investors to pitch joint ventures. The Ministry of Fisheries oversees the country’s state-run fishing and marine farming enterprises. The delegation also held separate meetings with companies in Shandong province. These companies deal in vessels and fishing equipment. The North Korean side proposed cooperative ventures utilizing fishing grounds in both the East and West Seas. They requested upfront Chinese investment in vessels, equipment, and operating […] - [South Korea’s President Lee Jae Myung Calls for Fundamental Economic Change Amid Middle East Crisis](https://theasiareview.com/south-koreas-president-lee-jae-myung-calls-for-fundamental-economic-change-amid-middle-east-crisis/): Fundamental economic change is now necessary for South Korea according to President Lee Jae Myung. He made this statement on Thursday during his first plenary meeting of the National Economic Advisory Council. Rising oil prices and inflationary pressures from the Middle East war have dampened recovery prospects. Lee urged officials to embrace these grave conditions as an opportunity for improvement. The war poses a significant threat to our economy in the short term, Lee said. In the long term, it is now time to make fundamental economic change to South Korea’s system. Lee described the current situation as both a […] - [Mongolia Launches Export Cooperation Push With Newly Appointed Ambassadors](https://theasiareview.com/mongolia-launches-export-cooperation-push-with-newly-appointed-ambassadors/): Export cooperation push brought together business leaders and newly appointed ambassadors on April 6. Specifically, the Mongolian National Chamber of Commerce and Industry hosted the meeting. The Small and Medium Enterprises Agency of Mongolia and the Mongolian Wool and Cashmere Association also participated. Newly appointed ambassadors to 20 foreign countries attended the gathering. The sides held discussions on strengthening cooperation between business associations and diplomatic missions. President of the MNCCI Lkhagvajav Baatarjav delivered opening remarks at the meeting. He noted the importance of diplomatic missions’ roles in increasing private sector participation. Expanding export markets requires active engagement from ambassadors abroad. […] - [China and Russia Veto UN Resolution on Strait of Hormuz Maritime Security](https://theasiareview.com/china-and-russia-veto-un-resolution-on-strait-of-hormuz-maritime-security/): Draft resolution fails to pass the UN Security Council on Tuesday. Eleven members voted in favor of the proposal. China and Russia voted against it, while Colombia and Pakistan abstained. Bahrain proposed the draft resolution in coordination with fellow Gulf Cooperation Council members. Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE also supported the proposal. The draft resolution strongly encouraged states interested in commercial maritime routes to coordinate defensive efforts. These efforts aimed to ensure navigation safety and security across the Strait of Hormuz. The proposal included escorting merchant and commercial vessels through the strategic waterway. China’s permanent representative Fu […] - [Japan Cabinet Approves AI Data Exemption Bill Amid Privacy Debate](https://theasiareview.com/japan-cabinet-approves-ai-data-exemption-bill-amid-privacy-debate/): AI data exemption bill cleared Japan’s Cabinet on Wednesday. The government approved the legislation at a Cabinet meeting before submitting it to the House of Representatives. The bill seeks to strike a balance between privacy protection and supporting AI development. It establishes a new penalty system for malicious violations of the law. The government aims to pass the bill during the current Diet session. Under the current law, businesses must obtain individual consent when acquiring sensitive personal information. This includes medical records, disabilities, and criminal records. The new bill would exempt businesses from obtaining consent for such information. However, this […] - [Food Poisoning Probe Shuts Chin Liu Cuisine Branches in New Taipei City](https://theasiareview.com/food-poisoning-probe-shuts-chin-liu-cuisine-branches-in-new-taipei-city/): Food poisoning probe has shut down all branches of Chin Liu Cuisine in New Taipei City. Specifically, the New Taipei City Department of Health reported 44 suspected cases yesterday and 55 additional cases today. The total number of people seeking medical attention has reached 99. Mayor Hou You-yi announced that the city government would pursue legal action depending on testing results. Eighty-seven people who ate at the Beixin Road branch reported food poisoning symptoms. Additionally, twelve people who ate at the Zhongxing Road branch also fell ill. Patients experienced abdominal pain, diarrhea, and fever. Six people remain in the hospital […] - [North Korea Youth Wedding Shift Sees Couples Skip Ceremonies and Photo Shoots](https://theasiareview.com/north-korea-youth-wedding-shift-sees-couples-skip-ceremonies-and-photo-shoots/): Youth wedding shift is transforming marriage traditions across North Korea. Newlyweds are increasingly skipping the commemorative photo shoot, one of the most visible rituals of a traditional ceremony. Some couples are opting instead for digitally composited portrait images known as montages. A Daily NK source in Ryanggang province reported Monday that a newlywed couple who married in Hyesan in mid-March chose not to hire a photographer. The couple came from financially comfortable families on both sides, making the decision unexpected to guests. In North Korea, it has long been customary for newlyweds to pose for outdoor photographs after their ceremony. […] - [South Korea and Japan Strengthen Ties in Cheong Wa Dae Luncheon](https://theasiareview.com/south-korea-and-japan-strengthen-ties-in-cheong-wa-dae-luncheon/): Sustained cooperation ties between South Korea and Japan took center stage at a Cheong Wa Dae luncheon on Wednesday. President Lee Jae Myung met former Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba during his two-day visit to Seoul. Lee expressed appreciation that relations between Korea and Japan became quite stable while Ishiba served as prime minister. Cooperation between the two countries has since been proceeding very well, Lee added. He hopes Ishiba will continue to play a significant role in this complex global landscape. Ishiba spoke through an interpreter during the luncheon. Although my tenure lasted only a short year, the diplomatic […] - [President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa Honors Nalaikh Residents and Highlights Scholar-2100 Program During District Visit](https://theasiareview.com/president-khurelsukh-ukhnaa-honors-nalaikh-residents-and-highlights-scholar-2100-program-during-district-visit/): President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa visited Nalaikh District today and met with local residents. Specifically, he presented updates on the implementation of his initiated programs and initiatives. He also discussed the country’s current socio-economic conditions with the citizens. Nalaikh District historically serves as the cradle of Mongolia’s mining sector. Workers from Nalaikh have made significant contributions to national development and prosperity. Moreover, more than ten students from the district are currently studying abroad. They attend leading universities around the world under the President’s Scholar-2100 Program. Moreover, Khurelsukh expressed appreciation for meeting the hardworking citizens of the district. He noted that the community […] - [Japan PM Takaichi Announces Oil Supply Assurance Plan Through Year End](https://theasiareview.com/japan-pm-takaichi-announces-oil-supply-assurance-plan-through-year-end/): Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced a plan to secure crude oil supplies through strategic reserves and alternative procurement sources through the beginning of next year. She spoke to reporters at the Prime Minister’s Office after the fiscal 2026 budget passed. We have established a plan to secure oil supplies beyond the end of the year, Takaichi said. There will be no immediate disruption in the supply of essential goods such as medical supplies. Imports from the United States in May are expected to increase to about four times last year’s level for that month. We will strengthen our efforts to […] - [Taiwan High Speed Rail Adds 30 Trains for Mother’s Day Holiday Travel Boost](https://theasiareview.com/taiwan-high-speed-rail-adds-30-trains-for-mothers-day-holiday-travel-boost/): Holiday travel boost will help passengers reach their families for Mother’s Day weekend. Taiwan High Speed Rail Corp announced it would add 30 trains from May 8 to 11. The additional services include 15 northbound and 15 southbound trains. Tickets go on sale at midnight tomorrow. Early-bird discounts will apply to all trains departing before 8am on May 9. This holiday travel boost aims to accommodate increased passenger demand during the holiday period. THSR will also offer eight additional services with half-price student tickets. The company wants to encourage college students to return home for the holiday. Non-reserved seating will […] - [KMT Chair Cheng Li-wun Leads Delegation to China in First Mainland Visit in a Decade](https://theasiareview.com/kmt-chair-cheng-li-wun-leads-delegation-to-china-in-first-mainland-visit-in-a-decade/): Taiwan opposition leader Cheng Li-wun led a delegation to Nanjing on Wednesday, marking a significant KMT mainland visit with political and symbolic importance. The trip signals renewed engagement across the Taiwan Strait and reflects shifting dynamics in cross-strait relations. During the visit, Cheng and her delegation paid respects at the Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum in eastern Nanjing. The site commemorates Sun Yat-sen, a founding figure of the Kuomintang and a key leader in ending imperial rule. Cheng delivered a speech at the mausoleum, reflecting on her political journey and historical ties with mainland China. She recalled events from 2005, when former […] - [North Korea Launches Special Military Lectures to Reinforce Loyalty to Paektu Bloodline Ahead of April 25 Anniversary](https://theasiareview.com/north-korea-launches-special-military-lectures-to-reinforce-loyalty-to-paektu-bloodline-ahead-of-april-25-anniversary/): The Korean People’s Army General Political Bureau ordered special lectures in late March. Specifically, these lectures aim to reinforce loyalty to the Paektu bloodline before the April 25 Korean People’s Revolutionary Army founding anniversary. The GPB distributed ideological study materials declaring that the Paektu bloodline is a peerless family. This family can carry forward the leadership lineage of our revolution, the materials state. Consequently, soldiers must uphold its security with a spirit of absolute devotion. The lectures promote Kim Jong Un’s leadership achievements in military strengthening. However, a secondary purpose drives deeper loyalty into the ranks. The study materials contain […] - [Massive Search Underway in Daejeon After Wolf Escapes O-World Zoo Enclosure](https://theasiareview.com/massive-search-underway-in-daejeon-after-wolf-escapes-o-world-zoo-enclosure/): Wolf escape search has mobilized hundreds of personnel in Daejeon. Specifically, a two-year-old wolf dug a tunnel and fled its enclosure at O-World Zoo on Wednesday. The animal escaped at approximately 9:30 a.m. local time. About four hours later, someone spotted the wolf near the O-World intersection. Consequently, authorities then expanded their search beyond the zoo grounds. The Daejeon city government issued an emergency alert following the sighting. Officials warned residents that the escaped wolf had moved toward the intersection. They urged nearby residents to exercise caution and stay indoors. Police confirmed they are focusing their search efforts in that […] - [Mongolia Pushes Parliamentary Consensus as Speaker Meets Party Leaders to Advance Reforms](https://theasiareview.com/mongolia-pushes-parliamentary-consensus-as-speaker-meets-party-leaders-to-advance-reforms/): Parliamentary consensus push began on April 6 when Speaker Byambatsogt Sandag met with five party leaders. Specifically, all five parties hold seats in Mongolia’s State Great Khural. The meeting included Prime Minister Uchral Nyam-Osor, who also chairs the Mongolian People’s Party. Democratic Party Chairman Tsogtgerel Odon attended as a member of parliament. Deputy Prime Minister Nomtoibayar Nyamtaishir came as head of the National Coalition. Additionally, Ganzorig Purevjav chairs the HUN Party Council in parliament. Batbaatar Bat leads the Civil Will-Green Party. Speaker Byambatsogt began the meeting by emphasizing parliament’s role as a consensus organization. He stated that any policy or […] - [Mongolia Forex Reserves Hit Record 7.19 Billion as Reserves Hit Record High](https://theasiareview.com/mongolia-forex-reserves-hit-record-7-19-billion-as-reserves-hit-record-high/): Reserves hit record high in Mongolia during the first quarter of 2026. Official foreign exchange reserves reached USD 7.19 billion by the end of March. This represents an increase of USD 182.5 million since the beginning of the year. The MONTSAME National News Agency announced this achievement in cooperation with MICC Mongolia International Capital Corporation. The two organizations have launched a weekly review of Mongolia’s capital market and economic developments. This reserves hit record achievement signals improved external economic stability for the country. The current reserve level meets several international benchmark standards. Mongolia can now cover 8.4 months of imports […] - [Japan Prioritizes Low-Cost Drone and Missile Mass Production Using Civilian Factories](https://theasiareview.com/japan-prioritizes-low-cost-drone-and-missile-mass-production-using-civilian-factories/): Low-cost mass production of drones and missiles has become Japan’s new defense priority. The government intends to use production facilities designed for civilian goods. The Defense Ministry and other entities explained this plan on Monday. They presented the proposal at a meeting of the LDP’s Research Commission on Security. The meeting focused on revisions to three security-related documents. Attention has focused on new methods of warfare from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The mass deployment of low-cost drones has destroyed expensive bombers and tanks. Ukraine has demonstrated the effectiveness of this approach against a larger adversary. Furthermore, drawing on these lessons, […] - [Ehime Prefecture Elderly Fraud Hits Record 1.2 Billion Yen in Sophisticated Scam](https://theasiareview.com/ehime-prefecture-elderly-fraud-hits-record-1-2-billion-yen-in-sophisticated-scam/): Record elderly fraud has struck Ehime Prefecture in western Japan. Specifically, a woman in her 80s lost approximately 1.2 billion yen to a sophisticated scam. The Ehime prefectural police announced the case on Monday. The perpetrators impersonated a police officer and other officials. The victim received a phone call at her home back in October. A woman claiming to be a pharmacy employee initiated the contact. She told the elderly victim that someone was using her health insurance card fraudulently. Subsequently, men posing as a police officer joined the conversation. A fake prosecutor and other officials also spoke with the […] - [Dense Fog Causes Major Flight Disruptions, Stranding Over 1,400 Passengers in Kinmen](https://theasiareview.com/dense-fog-causes-major-flight-disruptions-stranding-over-1400-passengers-in-kinmen/): Severe flight disruptions stranded more than 1,400 passengers in Kinmen County as dense fog grounded flights for a second consecutive day. The situation created major travel delays following the busy Tomb Sweeping Festival holiday period. Thick fog continued to reduce visibility across the island, which lies close to the Chinese city of Xiamen. These weather conditions significantly disrupted airport operations and delayed recovery efforts after the holiday travel surge. As a result, Kinmen Airport canceled two flights and delayed several others by mid-morning, according to official flight data. Although visibility improved later in the day, earlier flight disruptions continued affecting […] - [Taiwan Citizenship Dispute Sparks Legislative Clash Over Lawmaker Eligibility](https://theasiareview.com/taiwan-citizenship-dispute-sparks-legislative-clash-over-lawmaker-eligibility/): A citizenship dispute disrupted Taiwan’s legislature as Premier Cho Jung-tai refused questioning from Taiwan People’s Party lawmaker Li Zhenxiu during a formal session. The incident underscored growing legal and political tensions surrounding eligibility rules for elected officials in Taiwan’s democratic system. Moreover, the confrontation unfolded at the Legislative Yuan in Taipei during Li’s first general interpellation session. Li attempted to question Cho, Interior Minister Liu Shyh-fang, and Mainland Affairs Council Minister Chiu Chui-cheng regarding government policies and national issues. Cho declined to engage, stating that Li does not legally qualify as a legislator under Taiwan law. He argued that Li […] - [China Rejects Former US Ambassador Nicholas Burns’ Criticism of Its Foreign Policy on Iran and Venezuela](https://theasiareview.com/china-rejects-former-us-ambassador-nicholas-burns-criticism-of-its-foreign-policy-on-iran-and-venezuela/): China rejects smears from former US ambassador Nicholas Burns regarding its foreign policy positions. Specifically, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning responded to Burns’ claims on Tuesday. Burns had commented on China’s positions about the Iranian situation and the Venezuela issue. Mao stated that China has noted the relevant comments from the former diplomat. She added that the ins and outs of both situations remain quite clear. Furthermore, the rights and wrongs of the Iranian and Venezuelan cases are also unequivocal. Mao further criticized Burns for ignoring the root causes of both problems. The former ambassador has used China as a […] - [China and Ukraine Sign Wheat Flour Protocol as Agricultural Trade Expansion Continues](https://theasiareview.com/china-and-ukraine-sign-wheat-flour-protocol-as-agricultural-trade-expansion-continues/): Agricultural trade expansion took a significant step forward on Monday. Chinese Ambassador to Ukraine Ma Shengkun met with two Ukrainian officials in Kyiv. He met with Iryna Ovcharenko, Deputy Minister of Economy, Environment, and Agriculture. He also met with Serhii Tkachuk, head of the State Service on Food Safety and Consumer Protection. Ambassador Ma signed a protocol with Tkachuk on behalf of China’s General Administration of Customs. The protocol covers inspection, quarantine, and sanitary requirements for Ukrainian wheat flour exported to China. Ambassador Ma spoke positively about China-Ukraine cooperation in the agricultural sector. He stated that the signing of the […] - [North Korea Renames Political Police: Ministry of State Security Becomes State Information Bureau Amid Public Fear](https://theasiareview.com/north-korea-renames-political-police-ministry-of-state-security-becomes-state-information-bureau-amid-public-fear/): Chilling name change has gripped North Korea following the rebranding of its feared political police agency. The Ministry of State Security became the State Information Bureau at the Ninth Congress of the Workers’ Party of Korea. Provincial, city, and county-level offices have also received new names. Branch offices formerly known as security departments are now called information departments. Agents previously known as security guidance officers are now information guidance officers. A source in North Hamgyong province provided insight into the public reaction. Until now, people only used the formal title security guidance officer comrade when addressing agents directly. The title […] - [Kim Yo Jong Praises South Korean President Lee Jae Myung’s Regret Over Drone Incident, Signals Rare Diplomatic Opening with Conditions](https://theasiareview.com/kim-yo-jong-praises-south-korean-president-lee-jae-myungs-regret-over-drone-incident-signals-rare-diplomatic-opening-with-conditions/): Kim Yo Jong delivered an unusual positive response to South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Monday. She called him honest and broad-minded for expressing regret over a drone infiltration incident. Kim serves as a department director in North Korea’s ruling party. She also holds the position of powerful sister to leader Kim Jong Un. She issued a statement through the Korean Central News Agency that evening. Moreover, Kim stated that our government assesses the South Korean president’s personal expression of regret very positively. She described his mention of measures to prevent recurrence as a wise decision for himself. This […] - [South Korea Sends Envoy to Kazakhstan, Oman, and Saudi Arabia to Secure Crude Oil and Naphtha Amid Middle East Energy Crisis](https://theasiareview.com/south-korea-sends-envoy-to-kazakhstan-oman-and-saudi-arabia-to-secure-crude-oil-and-naphtha-amid-middle-east-energy-crisis/): President Lee Jae Myung’s chief of staff will visit three countries to secure additional crude oil and naphtha supplies. Kang Hoon-sik will travel to Kazakhstan, Oman, and Saudi Arabia for this purpose. South Korea is bracing for a prolonged energy shock from the ongoing Middle East war. Kang announced the trip during a news conference on Tuesday morning. He spoke just hours before his departure from Seoul later that day. Kang emphasized that securing alternative supply lines remains an urgent task. He stated that this urgency will persist until the Middle East situation is fully resolved. Our economy heavily depends […] - [Samsung Logs Record 57.2 Trillion Won Operating Profit as AI Memory Boom Accelerates](https://theasiareview.com/samsung-logs-record-57-2-trillion-won-operating-profit-as-ai-memory-boom-accelerates/): Samsung Electronics posted record-breaking quarterly earnings on Tuesday that far exceeded market expectations. The company reported preliminary operating profit of 57.2 trillion won for the January to March period. Revenue reached 133 trillion won during the same three months. Operating profit jumped 755 percent from 6.69 trillion won a year earlier. Revenue rose 68.1 percent from 79.14 trillion won in the previous year. The AI memory boom has clearly transformed Samsung’s financial trajectory. The first quarter results surpassed the company’s previous record set in late 2025. Samsung had logged 93.8 trillion won in revenue during the fourth quarter of last […] - [Wanna One Holds Nostalgic Reunion Excites Fans With Reality Show Launch in Seoul](https://theasiareview.com/wanna-one-holds-nostalgic-reunion-excites-fans-with-reality-show-launch-in-seoul/): Nostalgic reunion excites fans as Wanna One members gathered in Seoul on Monday. The group held a meet-and-greet event to launch their new reality show. The show carries the title Wanna One Go: Back to Base. Nine of the eleven original members attended the opening ceremony. They chose the exact venue where they once greeted fans during Produce 101 season two. Consequently, this nostalgic reunion excites longtime followers who have waited years for this moment. The members donned gray uniforms that hark back to the 2017 competition show. These outfits immediately reminded fans of the group’s debut era. Two members […] - [Mongolia and Switzerland Launch Parliamentary Friendship Group After 62 Years of Ties](https://theasiareview.com/mongolia-and-switzerland-launch-parliamentary-friendship-group-after-62-years-of-ties/): Member of Parliament Batchimeg Purev met with Swiss Ambassador Krystyna Marty on April 3. Specifically, Batchimeg serves as head of the Mongolia–Switzerland Parliamentary Group. The two diplomats discussed ways to deepen bilateral cooperation across many sectors. For the first time in 62 years of diplomatic relations, a Switzerland–Mongolia parliamentary friendship group has formed in the Swiss National Council. Batchimeg congratulated the Ambassador on assuming her duties at the start of the meeting. She then wished Marty success in her diplomatic work throughout Mongolia. Although the two countries are geographically distant, they share common values. For instance, these values include democracy, […] - [Japan’s Nikkei Rises Amid Middle East Tensions as Investors Focus on AI and Peace Talks](https://theasiareview.com/japans-nikkei-rises-amid-middle-east-tensions-as-investors-focus-on-ai-and-peace-talks/): Japan’s Nikkei share average ended higher on Monday as investors largely ignored US President Donald Trump’s latest threat to attack Iranian infrastructure. The market instead focused on signs that the Middle East conflict could de-escalate. The Nikkei rose 0.55 percent to 53,413.68 by the closing bell. The broader Topix erased early gains to close just 0.01 percent lower at 3,644.8. Trump warned on Sunday that the US could target Iran’s power plants and bridges as early as Tuesday. He made this threat conditional on the strategic Strait of Hormuz remaining closed. Trump’s repeated threats to destroy civilian infrastructure have put […] - [Kaohsiung Issues Food Safety Alert After 134 Sickened by Spring Roll Stall](https://theasiareview.com/kaohsiung-issues-food-safety-alert-after-134-sickened-by-spring-roll-stall/): Food safety alert has spread across Kaohsiung following a suspected food poisoning outbreak. Specifically, the Kaohsiung Department of Health announced that 134 people sought medical treatment across 10 hospitals. The outbreak links to a stall selling Taiwanese spring rolls in Zhengyi Market. The stall operates in Lingya District and sells chun juan, a popular Tomb Sweeping Festival dish. These spring rolls contain peanut powder, sugar, vegetables, and often pork. Consequently, this food safety alert has prompted urgent investigations by local authorities. The earliest onset of symptoms occurred at 3:30 pm on Saturday. 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