North Korea warns of turning Pacific into ‘firing range’ after latest missile test

In a statement, the ministry said, “Our government has made it clear that North Korea’s provocations will certainly have a price. Its repeated provocations will result in the strengthening of South Korea-US resistance and the tightening of the global sanctions network.” Will be done.” The US Indo-Pacific Command said the latest launch did not pose […]

China, Japan exchange concerns over disputed East China Sea islands

Hayashi said bilateral relations “face many challenges and concerns,” and Japan’s foreign ministry said in a statement that Japanese public opinion toward China was “extremely serious.” Hayashi also expressed “serious concern” about the East China Sea, including China’s activities around the islands, as well as “increasingly active military activities near Japan”. But the two agreed […]

Philippines to offer value-added tax refund to foreign tourists by 2024

Marcos has also approved the launch of an online visa for Chinese, Indian, South Korean and Japanese tourists this year. According to the Department of Tourism, the Philippines recorded 2.65 million international visitors last year, bringing in an estimated $3.68 billion in revenue, exceeding a 2022 target of 1.7 million tourists. Last year’s total included […]