In the Dutch meat industry, it has become harder to employ temporary workers, but some companies are reportedly using tricks to circumvent the rules. Peter Kossen of the "Aktion Würde & Gerechtigkeit" initiative says Romanians and Bulgarians are now being replaced by Vietnamese and Indian workers. He warns that these third-country nationals, who hold only temporary work visas, are easily dismissed, enabling labor exploitation and human trafficking.

Thai rockstar Nene Royal is taking her voice from the concert stage to the cinema, making her voice acting debut as the lead character in the Thai-language version of Disney’s upcoming animated film Hexed. The 16-year-old singer, whose full name is Rattikarn Amloy, will voice Billie, a teenager who discovers she has magical powers. […]

Balls of velvety green algae called marimo are particularly associated with Lake Akan in Hokkaidō, where they can grow to up to 30 centimeters in diameter.

SEOUL, Oct. 8 (Yonhap) -- U.S. cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike said an unidentifi...

Ahead of high-level trade talks between China and the European Union later this week, Chinese officials and experts have warned France and Germany against resorting to protectionist measures, politicizing economic issues and framing them in terms of security.

This city is ranked highest among all Southeast Asian peers in the Oxford Economics Global Cities Index 2026, which assesses the performance and future potential of the world's largest cities.

Russia has asked Vietnam to provide passenger jets on a "wet lease" — including crew, maintenance, and insurance — as nearly a fifth of its largest airlines' aircraft remain grounded due to the deteriorating, seized Western-built fleet. Vietnam is reviewing the proposal, but any transfer would involve Airbus and Boeing planes, risking the same US secondary sanctions that led Ethiopia to reject a similar deal. Russia's fleet has been kept flying through illegal re-registrations and non-compliant parts, with the ICAO lacking enforcement power to force return of the aircraft.

As floodwaters begin to recede across several areas of Bangkok, Gulf Development Public Company Limited (GULF) continues its “GULF Care” initiative, extending support to affected communities as they begin the recovery process and restore their homes following the floods. As part of the ongoing relief effort, GULF provided cleaning supplies, other essential items, as well […]

A survey in Japan found that 62.1% of people said that they are eating more often at home and dining out less, with the most common reason being rising prices.

SEOUL, Oct. 8 (Yonhap) -- The freshly launched agency dedicated to investigating...

China stepped up transport services on Wednesday as the National Day holiday drew to a close, with the railways expecting 24.15 million passenger trips during the peak of the return rush.

"I wish I could sing for you, Dad, even if I'm still not good. I wish I could draw a picture for you, even if my skills are nothing special. I wish you could see just how much I've grown up."

Three women from the Beratungszentrum Migration und Gute Arbeit (Bema) and the Kompetenznetzwerk Vietnam conducted information tours in Berlin restaurants to check working conditions, as the gastronomy sector generates the most labor rights complaints. The tours focused on Asian restaurants in Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg, where many workers of Vietnamese background are employed. The conversations, held in Vietnamese, informed workers about Bema’s advisory services.

BANGKOK — 7 October 2026, The Meteorological Department has issued its second warning for heavy to very heavy rain across Thailand, urging people to beware of thunderstorms, strong winds and hail as unsettled weather is forecast from 9–13 October 2026. The Meteorological Department issued its second announcement on heavy to very heavy rain across Thailand, […]

Many mushrooms appear in Japanese cuisine, but matsutake is hailed as the marvelously scented king of them all. This fabulous fungus is a delicacy enjoyed in the autumn, despite its sky-high price in Japanese markets.

SEJONG, Oct. 8 (Yonhap) -- South Korea posted a current account surplus in Augus...

More flexible vacation plans by people during the just-concluded Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holidays have fueled tourism consumption, creating a spending spree both domestically and at overseas destinations.

Long Thanh International Airport is expected to handle around 30 flights a day when it begins commercial operations on Dec. 24, four of them on international routes and the rest domestic.

Germany is enhancing its defense capabilities by announcing plans to build a new naval port on the North Sea. Additionally, a production facility for long-range cruise missiles from a US defense company has been opened in Leipzig. These moves aim to strengthen the country's military infrastructure.

SA KAEO — 6 October 2026, Thai police, immigration officers and border patrol troops arrested 26 Cambodian nationals during a raid on a community near Rong Kluea Market in Aranyaprathet district, Sa Kaeo province, on Tuesday morning. The joint operation began at around 08:00 as authorities conducted proactive checks in high-risk areas along the Sa […]

TEPCO’s restart at its Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Station in 2026 brought the total number of reactors restarted across the country since the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake to 15.

SEOUL, Oct. 7 (Yonhap) -- North Korea on Wednesday defended Beijing's "One China...

Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military Commission, recently gave important instructions on advancing the Peaceful China Initiative to a higher level.

U.K. graduates face a shrinking job market, with advertised graduate vacancies plunging 45.6% year-on-year to a record low in July as employers cut hiring amid wider economic pressures and growing use of AI.

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MAE HONG SON — 6 October 2026, A flash flood swept away an agricultural building belonging to Mae Sam Laep Subdistrict Administrative Organization in Sop Moei district, Mae Hong Son, after heavy rain triggered a powerful surge through a local creek. Mae Sam Laep SAO Mayor Phongphiphat Meebenchamas said the damage occurred after heavy rain […]

At 29.6%, the proportion of Japan’s population aged 65 and over is by far the highest among countries with a population of 40 million or more, ahead of Italy in second place with 25.6%.

SEOUL, Oct. 7 (Yonhap) -- Seoul shares opened lower Wednesday, led by losses in ...

The 10th China Opera Culture Week opened Tuesday at Beijing Garden Expo Park, pairing cross-generational performers with artificial intelligence, including a digital co-host and AI-driven robots.

Thai customs officers arrested two foreign passengers at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport after finding U.S. dollar banknotes worth more than THB56 million (US$1.66 million) hidden in their luggage.

The average flight price in Germany is predicted to rise from nearly 150 euros ($168.24) in 2010 to around 300 euros ($336.47) in 2024, according to the Federal Association of the German Aviation Industry and the German Aerospace Center. This represents an approximate doubling of the cost over the period.

KANCHANABURI — 6 October 2026, Thailand’s Department of Health Service Support (DHSS) has found that an elderly care center in Tha Muang district, Kanchanaburi, was operating beyond the scope of its license, with 92 psychiatric patients among around 100 people under its care. Dr. Phuwadet Surakot, director-general of the DHSS under the Ministry of Public […]

Following Tokyo’s oldest subway from Asakusa to Shibuya is an opportunity to discover shifting ideas of leisure, hidden histories, and the stubborn pockets of old Tokyo that still shape the present.

SEOUL, Oct. 7 (Yonhap) -- Seoul shares opened lower Wednesday, bucking overnight...

The Taihang Pass is one of the Eight Passes of the Taihang Mountains. It reached north to the heartland of Zezhou and south to the Central Plains, serving as a vital strategic thoroughfare for the ancient Central Plains dynasties entering and exiting the Taihang region.