South Korea’s Ex-Defense Minister Arrested
SEOUL – Former South Korean Defense Minister Kim Yong Hyun was formally arrested on Wednesday on charges of rebellion and abuse of power, following his role in imposing martial law last week. The martial law decree, the first in over … Continue reading South Korea’s Ex-Defense Minister Arrested
China introduces fastest high-speed train
BEIJING – China has recently unveiled the CR450, the fastest commercial high-speed train in the world. Developed by CRRC Corporation Limited, the new train reaches a top speed of 450 km/h and is expected to reduce travel time on the … Continue reading China introduces fastest high-speed train
Court Issues Arrest Warrant for President Yoon
SEOUL – In a historic first, a South Korean court issued an arrest warrant for impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol, marking the first time authorities sought to detain a sitting president. Following a request by the Joint Investigation Headquarters, the Seoul … Continue reading Court Issues Arrest Warrant for President Yoon
Jeju Air Flight Crashes, 179 Dead, Two Survivors
MUAN — A devastating plane crash at Muan International Airport has claimed the lives of 179 people, with only two survivors, both flight crew members, managing to escape the wreckage. The Boeing 737-800 flight, operated by Jeju Air, was arriving … Continue reading Jeju Air Flight Crashes, 179 Dead, Two Survivors
At Least 96 Dead as Plane Crashes in South Korea
MUAN – A devastating plane crash at Muan Airport in southwestern South Korea has claimed the lives of at least 96 people, with 181 individuals on board. The Jeju Air passenger plane, coming from Bangkok, attempted to land at the … Continue reading At Least 96 Dead as Plane Crashes in South Korea
Japan Airlines: Cyberattack Disrupts Flights
TOKYO – Japan Airlines (JAL) has returned to normal operations after a cyberattack led to significant disruptions, delaying both domestic and international flights and temporarily halting same-day ticket sales. The attack, which began early Thursday morning, affected internal and external … Continue reading Japan Airlines: Cyberattack Disrupts Flights
Honda and Nissan to Begin Merger Talks
TOKYO — Japan’s Nissan Motor Co. and Honda Motor Co. have reportedly agreed to enter into merger talks. According to a report by the Nikkei newspaper on Tuesday, the two companies are in discussions to form a new holding company … Continue reading Honda and Nissan to Begin Merger Talks
ANA Group acquires shares of Peach Aviation
TOKYO – Japanese ANA Holdings Co., Ltd. (ANA Group) and Hong Kong-based First Eastern Aviation Holdings have agreed that ANA Group will acquire the seven percent stake in Peach held by First Eastern. As a result, ANA Group now owns … Continue reading ANA Group acquires shares of Peach Aviation
NVIDIA Unveils Revolutionary Tiny AI Supercomputer
SANTA CLARA/USA – In a groundbreaking move that could redefine the landscape of artificial intelligence and robotics, NVIDIA has unveiled its latest innovation—a compact AI supercomputer designed to deliver a staggering 70 trillion operations per second (TOPS) at an accessible … Continue reading NVIDIA Unveils Revolutionary Tiny AI Supercomputer
ITB China 2025 Travel Trends Report to be released
SHANGHAI – Unlocking the future of Chinese travel: Groundbreaking insights into China’s outbound and inbound travel markets for 2025/2026 are to be unveiled at ITB China 2025, 27 – 29 May in Shanghai. ITB China, organized at the Shanghai World … Continue reading ITB China 2025 Travel Trends Report to be released