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Marriott Tribute Chinatown hotel coming to DC
NBC 4 - Washington D.C.
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July 31, 2025
Eddie Moy wants to set the record straight. Moy, whose family roots are three generations deep in in D.C.’s Chinatown, said he was hurt by the insinuation that popular longtime restaurant Full Kee closed last month because it was “forced out” to...
Cadence To Pay $140 Million For Selling Chip Design Tech To Blacklisted Chinese University
Zero Hedge
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Authored by Bill Pan via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), Cadence Design Systems, a leading developer of electronic design automation (EDA) software and hardware, has agreed to pay a $140 million fine to settle claims that it illegally sold...
Does Coca-Cola Korea fund Israel? Brand denies allegations amid BTS Taehyung's new Coke Zero ambassadorship announcement backlash
Sportskeeda
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July 31, 2025
On July 31, 2025, BTS’ Taehyung was announced as the new face of Coke Zero in South Korea. The campaign, running under the tag #BestCokeEver, is managed by Coca-Cola Korea — a label operated entirely by LG Household & Health Care. Since 2007, this...
S. Korea's asset-backed securities issuance drops in H1
Xinhua News Agency
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SEOUL, July 31 (Xinhua) -- South Korea's asset-backed securities (ABS) issuance dropped in double digits in the first half due to weaker demand for mortgage-backed securities (MBS), financial watchdog data showed Thursday. The ABS issuance reached...
Pakistan launches new remote sensing satellite from China
GEO TV
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July 31, 2025
Satellite launched from China’s Xichang facility. Fifth Pakistani satellite now active in orbit. Ahsan Iqbal praises Suparco, China’s support. KARACHI: Pakistan has successfully launched its latest remote sensing satellite into space from China’s...
2nd LD-Writethru: China's manufacturing sector softens in July, new drivers resilient
China Internet Information Center
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BEIJING, July 31 (Xinhua) -- China's manufacturing sector softened slightly in July due to seasonal factors, but underlying growth momentum remained resilient, with emerging industries gaining traction and business confidence continuing to...
S. Korea's industrial output rebounds in June
Xinhua News Agency
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SEOUL, July 31 (Xinhua) -- South Korea's industrial output rebounded in June due to higher production of semiconductors and automobiles, statistical office data showed Thursday. The seasonally-adjusted production index in all industries, which...
Trump announces "complete" trade deal with South Korea, tariffs set at 15% for exports to the US
The Nation Thailand
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July 31, 2025
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday declared that the United States has reached a "complete" trade deal with South Korea, setting an overall import tariff rate of 15% for South Korean exports to the US. This agreement means that tariffs will be...
Family-friendly Hotel In Japan: APARTMENT HOTEL MIMARU Offers Spacious Stays With Local Cultural Immersion
Little Day Out
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July 31, 2025
We know the drill. You’re dreaming of a magical family trip to Japan, but then reality hits: the infamous “shoebox” hotel rooms – tiny spaces where you practically trip over your luggage, let alone each other! But what if we told you there’s a...
South Korea to invest $350 bln in US, purchase $100 bln worth of LNG — Trump
TASS
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July 31, 2025
WASHINGTON, July 31. /TASS/. The Republic of Korea has agreed to invest $350 bln in the US economy and to purchase liquefied natural gas (LNG) and other energy resources from US companies totally worth about $100 bln, US President Donald Trump...
Luxembourg Probes Possible Wrongdoing in China CO2 Credits
Mint
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July 31, 2025
Luxembourg authorities are looking into possible wrongdoing tied to carbon-credit projects based in China that have been tapped by European companies to reduce their CO2 footprints. “The Prosecutor General’s office is currently investigating the...
Government pushes back on claims FBI's new office in Wellington to counter China
RNZ
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July 31, 2025
The government is batting away suggestions the FBI's new office in Wellington aims to counter China, despite that claim being made by the agency's director. The US Federal Bureau of Investigation director Kash Patel - a Trump appointee - on...
US-ROK defense chiefs discuss North Korea-Russia ties in first phone talks
NK News
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July 31, 2025
South Korea’s defense minister spoke with his U.S. counterpart for the first time since taking office on Thursday, with both sides vowing to deepen cooperation to counter North Korean threats and its military ties with Russia. ROK defense minister...
How to dine like a local in Japan: The cultural rules tourists should know
The Times of India
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Traveling to Japan isn’t just about the sights. The food plays a huge role in the experience. But Japanese dining is about more than just what’s on the plate. It’s shaped by centuries of etiquette, quiet gestures, and mutual respect. If you're...
Iran Plans To Abandon GPS & Replace With China's BeiDou System
Zero Hedge
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Recent reports in Mideast regional media say that Iran is actively exploring abandoning GPS technology and instead adopting China's main navigation satellite system, BeiDou. Such a drastic change can't be accomplished overnight, however, as the...
SK AX Redefines Supply Chain Carbon Data Response Standards to Strengthen Korean Manufacturers' Global Competitiveness
Korea IT Times
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July 31, 2025
On July 31, SK AX, led by CEO Yoon Poong-Young, announced the launch of an integrated support service for carbon data compliance, aimed at preparing Korean manufacturing companies for the European Union’s tightening supply chain regulations. This...
US strikes trade deal with South Korea, including 15% tariff: Trump
Yeni Safak
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US President Donald Trump The US has reached a new trade agreement with South Korea that includes a 15% tariff on its exports to the United States, President Donald Trump announced Wednesday. “I am pleased to announce that the United States of...
Donald Trump announces trade deal with South Korea, setting 15% tariff rate
Mint
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July 31, 2025
US-South Korea Trade Deal: Donald Trump on Wednesday announced a trade deal with South Korea, setting a 15 per cent tariff on goods imported from Seoul, adding that the US will not pay a tariff on its exports to the country. “I am pleased to...
Hong Kong stocks head for 2-week low on Fed decision, China manufacturing data
South China Morning Post
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July 31, 2025
A solid run for Hong Kong stocks showed signs of cracking, as the city’s benchmark headed for a two-week low after the US Federal Reserve appeared resistant to an imminent interest rate cut and China’s manufacturing sector shrank unexpectedly. The...
Tsunami Warnings for Japanese Archipelago: Strive to ‘Fear Properly’ Based on Accurate Information
The Japan News
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July 31, 2025
Editorial 15:23 JST, July 31, 2025 The Japanese archipelago could see a massive earthquake anywhere and at any time, and tsunami could follow. It is important to strive to “fear properly” based on accurate information. A magnitude 8.7 earthquake...