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Crime rates in Japan surged by 17% in 2023, with significant increases in serious crimes, cybercrimes, and cases of abuse, underscoring the urgent need for enhanced measures to ensure public safety.
Japan's air traffic controllers' union calls for increased staffing following a Haneda airport crash; concerns were raised over safety amidst declining air traffic controllers.
Taiwan halts group tours to China amidst ongoing tensions with Beijing over tourist access, citing concerns over recent flight path alterations in the Taiwan Strait. Despite China reopening access for its nationals to several tourist destinations post-pandemic, Taiwan remains absent from its approved list.
Jeju Air, South Korea's leading low-cost carrier, reported a remarkable turnaround in 2023, shifting from a net loss to a profit of approximately $98 million, driven by a surge in sales and proactive route strategies anticipating post-pandemic travel demand.
"We are pleased to see that people-to-people exchanges have rapidly recovered following the pandemic. But there is still room for improvement compared to pre-pandemic levels," Ambassador Huang remarked.
Governor Pan Gongsheng revealed on Wednesday that the RRR would be cut by 0.5% starting from February 5, marking the most substantial reduction since December 2021. This decision is anticipated to release approximately 1 trillion yuan (£110.8bn) in the form of new loans.
North Korea actively pursues AI and machine learning development for diverse applications, raising security concerns.
The easing of border closures that were initially implemented by North Korea in 2020 contributed to the surge, particularly encouraging students, women, and even diplomats to embark on the perilous journey to South Korea.
The COVID-19 pandemic had a significant impact on the country, leading to a 6.6% increase in total deaths to 11.1 million, with the death rate reaching its highest level since 1974. New births fell by 5.7% to 9.02 million, accompanied by a record-low birth rate of 6.39 births per 1,000 people, down from 6.77 in 2022.
The court ruled that the two ex-ministers had abused their positions and violated established procedures in the procurement of test kits.
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