Japanese consumers are increasingly opting for budget-friendly chicken amid ongoing inflation, but this is leading to higher prices.

SEOUL, Aug. 31 (Yonhap) -- The defense ministry said Monday it has launched seco...

Chinese President Xi Jinping's plane lands in Bishkek on August 30, 2026 for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit and a state visit to Kyrgyzstan.

A 29-year-old telesales worker in Hangzhou, eastern China, was hospitalized with severe muscle breakdown after taking 200 squats as punishment for missing her daily sales quota rather than pay a fine she could not afford.

A memorandum of understanding to establish a German-Vietnamese Hub was signed at Leipzig City Hall by the city's deputy mayor, the CEO of Invest Region Leipzig, and the vice president of the Leipzig Chamber of Commerce. The hub will serve as a central advisory system to promote economic cooperation, investment, and knowledge transfer between Germany and Vietnam. Leipzig, a logistics and science hub and sister city of Ho Chi Minh City, aims to strengthen its role as a center for cultural exchange and economic collaboration with Vietnam.

OSLO, Norway (AP) — Norwegians lined up early Sunday in front of cathedrals and churches across the country for memorial services held for the late King Harald V, who died at 89. “This Sunday is different. His Majesty King Harald is dead. A family has lost their spouse, father, grandfather, father-in-law,” said Dean Pål Kristian Balstad […]

Japanese elementary and junior high students are spending more time using social media and watching videos online, and longer screen time has been linked to lower academic performance.

SEJONG, Aug. 31 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's industrial output remained flat in Jul...

Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov and his wife welcomed on Sunday Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan, at the Manas International Airport.

The second nationwide “Marching Forward with Vietnam” event on Aug. 30 brought together 1,774,268 people across all 34 provinces and cities, setting a Guinness World Record for the largest number of localities simultaneously organizing walking activities to raise environmental awareness.

The 12th Vietnamese Youth and Student Camp in Europe took place in Rome from August 28 to 30, with around 100 participants from across Europe and Vietnam. Vietnamese Ambassador to Italy Nguyen Phuong Anh highlighted the event as a platform for confident, integrated youth to build a cross-border intellectual network. Activities included academic exchanges, a startup forum, and team-building games.

Thailand’s women’s volleyball team made history on Sunday, defeating hosts China 3-2 in a thrilling five-set final to win the 2026 AVC Women’s Continental Championship and secure an automatic berth at the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. The victory in Tianjin marked Thailand’s first-ever Olympic qualification in a team sport since the men’s football […]

Hokusai, one of Japan’s greatest artists, was shaped by the vibrant entertainment culture of Edo (the former name for Tokyo). Nowhere was this more vividly demonstrated than in the legendary spectacle where Hokusai himself stepped into the role of performer, painting an enormous image of Daruma before a cheering crowd.

SEOUL, Aug. 31 (Yonhap) -- The nominee to head the Ministry of Land, Infrastruct...

The China-Kyrgyzstan cooperation has ushered in a "golden period" of rapid development, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Sunday as he landed in Bishkek for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit 2026 and a state visit to Kyrgyzstan.

A Vietnamese lecturer has secured a fully funded PhD scholarship in China after mastering advanced Chinese and developing a research proposal on how learners acquire thousands of Chinese words.

Klaus Pötzinger, 62, cycled approximately 10,000 kilometers from Vietnam to his home in Buchbichl, Germany, enduring extreme heat, icy altitudes, and loneliness. He spent eight months planning the route, but had to fly over Myanmar and Iran due to conflicts. The journey was part of his philosophy of turning the return trip into an adventure.

PHUKET — 29 August 2026, A foreign female tourist fell into a drain in the Kata area of Phuket, prompting online concerns over tourist safety and local infrastructure. A local Facebook user shared a video of the incident, showing the tourist falling into a drain in Kata, Karon subdistrict, Muang district, Phuket. In the video, […]

Mugicha, or barley tea, is a wildly popular and widely available beverage that hits the spot in Japan’s hot summers. We visit a Tokyo roaster that uses old roasting techniques and top-quality ingredients to make a high-end product that is worth preserving.

SEOUL, Aug. 30 (Yonhap) -- North Korea has replaced its defense minister in a re...

Typhoon Saudel made two landfalls in east China’s Zhejiang Province on Friday, bringing winds of up to level 12 and heavy rainfall, with its impacts expected to extend inland.

A number of major infrastructure, housing and industrial projects were launched or put into operation in cities and provinces across Vietnam on Aug. 29, as part of activities marking the 81st National Day (Sept. 2).

Two Vietnamese apprentices, Nguyen Yen Trinh Le (30) and Tran Thi Di Ha (20), work at a bakery in Lambsheim, handling sales, cleaning, and customer service while learning German and attending vocational school. Another Vietnamese apprentice, Van Trung Dau (20), works in production and aims to become a baker. Owner Stefan Jülly, who previously struggled to retain apprentices, is pleased with their openness and dedication.

KANCHANABURI — 29 August 2026, A video showing what appears to be an astronaut walking along a badly damaged stretch of Route 323 between Sangkhlaburi and Thong Pha Phum has gone viral on social media, drawing renewed calls for authorities to repair the road. At around 13:00, social media users shared and commented on footage […]

Colorful foliage and traditional festivals brighten up autumn 2026 in Japan. Check our list of recommended events.

SEOUL, Aug. 30 (Yonhap) -- North Korea has replaced its defense minister in a re...

China's Cross-border Interbank Payment System (CIPS) now covers 192 countries and regions, the People's Bank of China (PBOC) said, pledging to accelerate fast payment systems and promote cross-border QR code interoperability.

From rickshaws and cyclos to trams, buses and trolleybuses, Hanoi's public transport has passed through many incarnations, each tied to memories of the old city.

A memorandum of understanding to establish a German-Vietnam Hub was signed at Leipzig City Hall by local officials and the Leipzig Chamber of Commerce. The hub aims to create a central business advisory system to boost economic cooperation, investment, and knowledge transfer between Germany and Vietnam. Leipzig also seeks to strengthen its role as a hub for cultural exchange with Vietnam.

BANGKOK — 29 August 2026, Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt inspected the response to a fire at Khlong Thom Center in Pom Prap Sattru Phai district, saying the blaze was almost completely under control but hot spots and smouldering fires remained inside the building. Chadchart said crews were using excavators to clear access routes so firefighters […]

Defecation has never been so charming or Instagrammable as it is at Japan’s Unko Museums, the latest of which is now open in Yokohama. Playful and entirely pop, this facility built around the poop theme of “unko kawaii” offers experiences available nowhere else.

SEOUL, Aug. 30 (Yonhap) -- North Korea has replaced its defense minister in a re...

A new automobile logistics yard at Tianjin Port's Global Ro-Ro terminal was officially put into operation on Wednesday, with the first batch of commercial vehicles entering the facility on the same day, according to Tianjin Port Group.

This country has a population density of 8,225 people per square kilometer, making it the world’s second-most densely populated country.

A young Vietnamese couple with two children plans to open a Vietnamese-Japanese restaurant with guest rooms in the former Café-Restaurant and Hotel "et cetera" in Stollberg. The opening is targeted between September 16 and 24.