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This is a really interesting but tragic story. I learned things that I had no idea about. I remember the "moonies" being a big thing in the USA in the 70's and early 80's. I was approached by one when walking around by myself in San Francisco back then. The volunteer woman invited me to dinner without disclosing her affiliation, but the sign at the address clearly displayed "Unification Church."

https://theintercept.com/2025/10/29/japan-shinzo-abe-assassination-trial-unification-church-moon/

#japan #asia #korea #politics #religion #corruption

Shinzo Abe Killer’s Trial Is Exposing the Christian Cult Entrenched in Japanese Politics

Tetsuya Yamagami is now on trial for the assassination of Shinzo Abe. He says he was motivated by Abe's ties to the Moonies.

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China Clean Expo 2026 to Spotlight Smart Cleaning in Shanghai

Asia’s leading cleaning and sanitation fair returns to Shanghai Mar 31–Apr 3 2026, showcasing smart cleaning, hygiene tech, and facility management trends.

China Business Forum
[#TRADESHOW] The #China #Clean #Expo (#CCE) 2026, #Asia’s leading #trade #exhibition for the #cleaning and #sanitation #industry, will be held from March 31 to April 3, 2026, at the #Shanghai New #International Expo #Center (#SNIEC). Founded in 2002, CCE has evolved alongside China’s cleaning industry, #growing into Asia’s most #influential and #comprehensive trade #platform for #professional cleaning, sanitation, and #facility #management #solutions. https://cnbusinessforum.com/event/china-clean-expo-cce-2026/
China Clean Expo (CCE) 2026 - China Business Forum

Asia’s leading cleaning and sanitation fair returns to Shanghai Mar 31–Apr 3 2026, showcasing smart cleaning, hygiene tech, and facility management trends.

China Business Forum

As Asia's lowest birth rates fuel a rise in 'lonely deaths,' new, specialized industries—from high-tech cleanups to solemn funeral preparation—are emerging as critical service sectors in South Korea's demographic crisis.

#Asia #Business #Death #SouthKorea #MarketInsider

https://marketinsider.net/the-business-of-solitude-death-economy-booms-in-aging-south-korea/

The Business of Solitude: Death Economy Booms in Aging South Korea - Market Insider

As Asia's lowest birth rates fuel a rise in 'lonely deaths,' new, specialized industries—from high-tech cleanups to solemn funeral preparation—are emerging as critical service sectors in South Korea's demographic crisis.

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What was the most popular Halloween costume this year?

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What was the most popular Halloween costume this year?

The most popular Halloween costumes this year are led by KPop Demon Hunters, and even the ugly Labubus have made it into the top 10. One thing stands out, ho...

Taiwan reports surge in Chinese cyber activity and disinformation efforts

Taiwan’s National Security Bureau says network intrusions and influence operations by China have increased this year, with critical infrastructure drawing the most attention.