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On August 2, 2022 the United States House Speaker Nancy Pelosi arrived in Taiwan despite warnings from China.
On Sunday, July 31, 2022, the Changi Airport Group announced that air passenger traffic in Singapore has now resumed to just over 50% of it’s pre-pandemic levels.
North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un warned during a speech on Wednesday that South Korea would face annihilation if it makes any “dangerous attempts” like a preemptive strike.
A 7.0 magnitude earthquake hit the northern Philippines (Luzon) at 8:43am local time on Wednesday, July 27, 2022. At least four people were killed and more than 130 were injured.
An extreme heat wave is forecasted to return to China over the next week or longer. Temperatures may soar over 40°Celcius (104°F).
Starting next month (August 25, 2022), any person caught littering on sidewalks, streets, etc., in Vietnam can now be fined.
Starting July 14, 2022, travelers entering South Korea can now register their PCR test results using a new online system.
The funeral for former Prime Minister of Japan, Shinzo Abe, will be held on September 27, 2022, a government official announced on Wednesday.