Two German opposition parties have urged the government to lift sanctions against Russia due to rapidly rising fuel prices. They argue the measures are putting significant pressure on domestic consumers.

BANGKOK – Thailand has no problems with either China or the United States and should maintain a balance between the two major powers by pursuing mutually beneficial cooperation, the air force chief said on Monday. Air Chief Marshal Seksan Khantha, commander-in-chief of the Royal Thai Air Force, said Thailand should not view its relations with […]

SEOUL, Oct. 13 (Yonhap) -- LS Electric Co. said Tuesday it has signed a 185.3 bi...

Poyang Lake in eastern China's Jiangxi province is home to 542 Yangtze finless porpoises, nearly 40% of the country's total and the highest density of the species in the Yangtze River basin, a local official said Monday.

Nguyen Ngoc Thuy, who ran English language school Apax Leaders, has been indicted for a second time, accused of fraudulently appropriating VND8.459 trillion (US$327 million) from 10,123 people, 60 more than in his first indictment.

Workers are paying thousands of euros for jobs in the meat industry in the Gütersloh district, where work permits have risen sharply with a growing influx of Indian and Vietnamese workers following earlier Romanian arrivals. Despite hopes for improved conditions after the coronavirus crisis, the situation in the sector remains poor. Indian workers are often employed in the meat-cutting department at Premium Food Group, formerly Tönnies.

La Via Campesina, a global peasant alliance with millions of members, will stage a protest in Bangkok this week to oppose the meetings of the World Bank (WB) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The alliance has six demands, ranging from cancelling the debts of poor farmers and ordinary people to raising government revenue through […]

SEOUL, Oct. 13 (Yonhap) -- On Oct. 3, 2024, Wes Benjamin, then pitching for the ...

City administrators from various countries participating in the "2026 Global Mayors Dialogue·Luoyang" visited the birthplace of Dongfanghong tractors. The Mayor of Mbarara, Uganda, test-drove the tractor on site and remarked that it offered a highly comfortable driving experience. Born in Luoyang in 1958, Dongfanghong helped China bid farewell to ox-plowing. Now, it's also gaining popularity overseas. Customized to adapt to overseas working conditions, it keeps breaking through bottleneck technologies. From Luoyang to the world, Dongfanghong is always on the move.

Electricity in this country costs 2.5 cents per kilowatt-hour, making it the cheapest in Southeast Asia.

Germany recently blocked Chinese shipping company Cosco from taking a majority stake in Hamburg logistics firm Zippel, citing risks to supply-chain resilience. In response, Hamburg Mayor Peter Tschentscher called Vietnam a major opportunity as the city seeks to diversify its Asian partnerships beyond China. Ho Chi Minh City's port handled over nine million TEU in 2024, roughly one million more than Hamburg's port, prompting exchanges between the two ports.

PHUKET – A Facebook video showing two foreign tourists caught stealing goods at a 7-Eleven convenience store in Patong has attracted more than one million views, with thousands of comments calling for stronger action against shoplifting. The video was posted by Facebook user Siriyapron Nina Sujitra, who said she saw a man and a woman […]

Japan’s population fell again in the 2025 national census, shrinking at a faster pace than in 2020.

SEOUL, Oct. 13 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's bourse operator on Tuesday activated a ...

China's "san beng zi" (three-wheeled motorized vehicles) have won legions of fans online for their practicality, convenience, and quirky, almost surreal reversing alert sounds. Our reporter took a test drive and found it easy to handle, with a stable ride for both passengers and cargo.

Inner Ho Chi Minh City could see 90-100 more days a year above 35 degrees Celsius by the end of the century under a high-emissions scenario, and inner Hanoi 50-90 more, Vietnam's updated climate projections show.

Work permits in the Gütersloh district have surged, with Indian and Vietnamese workers now arriving after earlier Romanian migrants. These workers pay thousands of euros for jobs in the meat industry, often in cutting operations. The trend undermines hopes that working conditions in the sector would improve after the corona crisis.

BANGKOK – Thailand has banned public gatherings that obstruct access or disrupt operations at 24 venues hosting events and delegates during the 2026 annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Group. The announcement was published in the Royal Gazette on 11 October, ahead of the meetings scheduled for 12-18 October at […]

SEOUL, Oct. 12 (Yonhap) -- Seoul shares opened lower Monday, as losses in techno...

More foreign tourists are arriving in China with empty suitcases and leaving with them packed with purchases, as the "China Haul" trend gains popularity on social media. The trend showcases a wide range of Chinese products, from consumer electronics and fashion to traditional wellness goods.

Long-term residents of Villa Las Estrellas, a Chilean settlement on Antarctica's King George Island, must have their appendix removed before moving in because the nearest major hospital is more than 1,000 km away.

Robin Williams, who died in 2014, was remembered as an exceptionally warm and empathetic person, with anecdotes including halting "Mrs. Doubtfire" filming so Sally Field could mourn her father. He also reportedly gave a small Oscar statue to his German voice actor Peer Augustinski after winning the Academy Award for "Good Will Hunting."

UDON THANI – An Indian travel YouTuber has drawn online criticism after posting a video about being asked to leave a temple in Udon Thani, where he said he had sought shelter because he had no money. The YouTuber, identified as Banshi, who has around 17,300 subscribers, titled the video “Thailand Good Police Say Get […]

SEOUL, Oct. 12 (Yonhap) -- North Korea fired an unidentified projectile toward t...

Robert Mugabe Kakyebezi, Mayor of Mbarara, Uganda, told China News Network that he was thrilled to see Chinese civilization in person, which he had previously only read about in books.

A Vietnamese high school student and his friends have developed an AI system that can decipher doctors' handwriting and digitize medical records, with Amazon providing US$35,000 to support its further development.

The Oktober-Kunstclub is celebrating its 15th anniversary and continues to foster artistic activities and community exchange. It also promotes the image of Vietnam and its people among friends in Germany and internationally.

GENEVA (AP) — At least 109 migrants, including 15 children, have died after a boat with 305 on board capsized off the coast of Djibouti in east Africa, the International Organization for Migration said on Sunday. The boat was traveling from Djibouti to Yemen when it capsized on Thursday night or Friday morning, according to […]

Director Koreeda Hirokazu’s latest film is a live-action adaptation of the hit manga

SEOUL, Oct. 12 (Yonhap) -- A delegation from Russia's emergency ministry visited...

Delegates from multiple countries participating in the "2026 Global Mayors Dialogue · Luoyang" visit Luoyi Ancient City in Luoyang after dark to experience China's vibrant night economy.

They try traditional costumes, taste local snacks and learn to write Chinese characters.

Strolling the lantern-decorated ancient streets, they marveled that China boasts not only profound, age-old history and culture, but also vibrant urban energy.

Hong Kong police have arrested 127 people in a crackdown on a Vietnamese-led syndicate suspected of loan sharking, illegal gambling, unlicensed bars, and providing accommodation and jobs to illegal immigrants.

At the Frankfurt Book Fair 2026, Ho Chi Minh City presented nearly 100 English-language and bilingual book titles. The presentation helped introduce Vietnamese culture to readers in Germany.

CHIANG RAI — About 20% of agricultural soil tested in the Kok, Sai and Ruak river basins in Chiang Rai has arsenic levels above the Department of Land Development’s standard, while another 50% requires monitoring, according to preliminary findings released on 10 October. Parinyanon Thongkham, director of the Chiang Rai Land Development Station, said more […]

SEOUL, Oct. 11 (Yonhap) -- North Korea has held a celebration performance for th...