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ASEAN TODAY NOW AVAILABLE IN 10 LANGUAGES
BANGKOK – With the aim of reaching a broader global audience, we have recently upgraded our website to make our articles available in ten languages. To achieve this, we are utilizing advanced translation software that delivers highly accurate results—even in … Continue reading ASEAN TODAY NOW AVAILABLE IN 10 LANGUAGES
Second Storm in a Week Batters the Philippines
MANILA / HANOI — Tropical Storm Bualoi (local name Opong) tore across the central Philippines late Thursday, leaving at least 10 people dead and displacing hundreds of thousands, officials said Friday. The storm struck just days after Super Typhoon Ragasa … Continue reading Second Storm in a Week Batters the Philippines
South Korea Launches Inquiry Into U.S. Raid
SEOUL / WASHINGTON — The South Korean government has announced a formal investigation into possible human rights violations following a sweeping U.S. immigration raid that detained hundreds of South Korean workers at a Hyundai-LG electric battery plant under construction in … Continue reading South Korea Launches Inquiry Into U.S. Raid
China’s Betavolt Claims “50-Year Nuclear Battery”
BEIJING — Beijing Betavolt New Energy Technology Co. has announced what it calls a breakthrough in long-lived energy: a coin-sized “nuclear battery” — dubbed the BV100 — that the company claims can deliver steady power for 50 years without recharging … Continue reading China’s Betavolt Claims “50-Year Nuclear Battery”
Typhoon Ragasa: Barrier lake collapses in Taiwan
HUALIEN, Taiwan / GUANGDONG, China — Super Typhoon Ragasa, the most powerful storm of 2025, has battered Taiwan with torrential rain and deadly floods and is now barreling toward the southern coast of China, prompting mass evacuations and citywide shutdowns. … Continue reading Typhoon Ragasa: Barrier lake collapses in Taiwan