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North Korea, Belarus sign friendship treaty, KCNA says

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un attend a meeting in Pyongyang, North Korea March 26, 2026. President of the Republic of Belarus/Handout via REUTERS
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un attend a meeting in Pyongyang, North Korea March 26, 2026. President of the Republic of Belarus/Handout via REUTERS

France denies excluding South Africa from G7 summit under pressure from Washington

Vincent Magwenya, Spokesperson to South African President Cyril Ramaphosa answers questions from journalists on the sidelines, on the opening day of the G20 Leaders' Summit at the Nasrec Expo Center in Johannesburg, South Africa, November 22, 2025. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko/File Photo
Vincent Magwenya, Spokesperson to South African President Cyril Ramaphosa answers questions from journalists on the sidelines, on the opening day of the G20 Leaders' Summit at the Nasrec Expo Center in Johannesburg, South Africa, November 22, 2025. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko/File Photo

From beer to cosmetics, Asia feels full force of war-fuelled energy crisis

Asia is the most vulnerable to supply disruption.
Asia is the most vulnerable to supply disruption.

South Korea to roll out $17 billion ‘wartime’ budget

Budget minister Park Hong-keun also said the Bill aims to support small and mid-sized firms and vulnerable households hit by the prolonged war.
Budget minister Park Hong-keun also said the Bill aims to support small and mid-sized firms and vulnerable households hit by the prolonged war.

South Korea’s population drop eases, raising hopes of reversal

South Korea recorded 26,916 births in January, which climbed 11.7 per cent from 2025, marking the highest January figure since 2019.
South Korea recorded 26,916 births in January, which climbed 11.7 per cent from 2025, marking the highest January figure since 2019.

Air quality hits unhealthy levels in Seoul, other parts of South Korea

In Seoul, ultrafine dust levels have been particularly persistent.
In Seoul, ultrafine dust levels have been particularly persistent.

South Korea to raise fuel price cap but expand tax break to cushion blow from Iran conflict

epa12820491 Fuel prices are displayed at a gas station in Seoul, South Korea, 15 March 2026. South Korea implemented a temporary cap system on 13 March to ease soaring fuel prices and reduce the burden on consumers, setting maximum prices for products oil refineries supply to gas stations and distributors.  EPA/YONHAP SOUTH KOREA OUT
epa12820491 Fuel prices are displayed at a gas station in Seoul, South Korea, 15 March 2026. South Korea implemented a temporary cap system on 13 March to ease soaring fuel prices and reduce the burden on consumers, setting maximum prices for products oil refineries supply to gas stations and distributors.  EPA/YONHAP SOUTH KOREA OUT

Popularity of ‘energy bars for the nose’ among South Korean students sparks concern over lung damage

The products, often marketed on social media as “energy bars” for the nose, are small, portable inhalers designed to be used directly through the nostrils.
The products, often marketed on social media as “energy bars” for the nose, are small, portable inhalers designed to be used directly through the nostrils.

Signs of jet fuel hoarding emerge in Asia on Iran oil shock

Asia and its more toursim-dependent economies are the most vulnerable for shortages if the Strait of Hormuz stays effectively closed. 
Asia and its more toursim-dependent economies are the most vulnerable for shortages if the Strait of Hormuz stays effectively closed. 

South Korea enters emergency mode as Middle East crisis bites

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung will preside over an emergency meeting on economic monitoring, amid the ongoing crisis in the Middle East.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung will preside over an emergency meeting on economic monitoring, amid the ongoing crisis in the Middle East.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.