Browsing: Asia Pacific

Unregulated heavy rare earth mining in war-torn Myanmar is poisoning the Kok River in Thailand. Hannah Beech, a New York…

Unregulated activity led by Chinese enterprises in conflict-ravaged Myanmar is creating an environmental calamity in neighboring Thailand. Source link

In the chaos of war, there’s nothing to stop Chinese firms from ravaging the landscape and extracting the minerals, which…

The Central Asian nation, rich in critical minerals, is deepening its ties to China but does relatively little trade with…

Tough talk on tariffs, reports of border detentions and unfavorable exchange rates are putting some travelers, especially Canadians, off trips…

Plus, toads with psychedelic powers. Source link

While plants often have mutually beneficial relationships with insects, a tuber in Fiji grows separate compartments for multiple ant species.…

Taeil, a former member of the popular boy band NCT, and two acquaintances were jailed in a case that has…

Starbucks’ investors were excited for a brief moment after CNBC reported that the coffee giant received offers valuing its China…

The authorities warned of possible flash flooding as the remnants of Typhoon Danas passed through the region. Hong Kong suspended…

Hi, I’m Spriha Srivastava, executive editor for digital at CNBC International. Welcome to this edition of Inside India. This week, I…

Chinese research ships are studying the seas for science and resources, but the data they gather could also be useful…

A sourdough baker turned entrepreneur in North Carolina has delayed his new product as he contemplates the prospect that higher…

This photo taken on Nov. 24, 2022 shows the building of Bank of Korea BOK in Seoul, South Korea. South…

Plus, the Bayeux Tapestry’s homecoming. Source link

Former President Yoon Suk Yeol, already ​accused of insurrection, faced additional ​criminal charges after a special counsel expanded the investigation…

The English-language version will feature the voice of Michelle Yeoh and be released in the United States in August. Source…

The Galaxy Z Fold 7 is super thin, measuring just 8.9 millimeters when closed and 4.2 millimeters when unfolded.Ryan Browne…

Parts of South Korea and Japan have had short rainy seasons this year. Scientists say that climate change has helped…

An undated photo of a signage at Singapore state investor Temasek Holdings’ headquarters in the Southeast Asian city-state.Bryan van der…

Pictured here is construction on the One Sunac Opus high-end apartment complex in Beijing on Oct. 17, 2024.Bloomberg | Bloomberg…

The fishermen’s boats had drifted into South Korean waters, officials said. The South’s new president has been trying to improve…

The kindergarten’s cooks used inedible pigments to decorate buns and cakes, the authorities said. Eight school officials and employees were…

Starbucks China has attracted offers for a potential stake sale, valuing the coffee chain at up to $10 billion, three…