Highlighting Beijing's growing official relations with the group, Taliban spokesman Akhundzada Abdul Salam Jawad said this week that the group will attend China's Belt and Road Forum next week. Since taking control of Afghanistan two years ago following the withdrawal of US and other foreign forces, the Taliban has not been formally recognized by any … Continue reading Will Taliban join China’s Belt and Road Forum?
Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in Beijing to meet with Chinese President, Xi Jinping, on a trip aimed at showcasing the trust and "no-limits" partnership between the two countries. President Putin and his entourage flew into Beijing Capital International Airport this morning and were greeted by the Chinese commerce minister Wang Wentao. It is the … Continue reading Putin in Beijing to consolidate no-limits partnership with China (pictures)
Indonesia said Saturday that Southeast Asia will not become a “pawn of rivalries” as it emphasized reinforcing regional cooperation. “Instead, South East Asia must be an epicenter of growth, where all countries can benefit meaningfully,” Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi told the 78th session of the UN General Assembly in New York. “Regional institutions should be … Continue reading Indonesia against turning Southeast Asia into ‘pawn of rivalries’: Foreign minister tells UN
Dream, Design, and Deliver When Singapore gained its independence from Britain in 1965, it was a poverty-stricken place with few natural resources. It had a population of warring ethnic and religious groups that was largely uneducated, and many of whom were malaria stricken or opium addicted. Today, it is a gleaming global hub of trade, … Continue reading How Singapore developed a world-class education system
Shares were mostly higher in Asia on Wednesday after U.S. stocks tumbled overnight as a virus outbreak in China rattled global markets. Japan's Nikkei 225 index climbed 0.7% to 24,031.35 and the Kospi in South Korea surged 1.2% to 2,267.25. In Hong Kong, the Hang Seng jumped 1.3% to 28,355.10. The S&P ASX/200 in Sydney … Continue reading Asian stock market booms despite challenges from spread of coronavirus
This week, Paige Chua’s highly versatile polka dot one shoulder top is on our shopping list. Huang Biren showed us the perfect ‘power suit’ to wear from boardrooms to bars, and we’d gladly wear Jesseca Liu’s stylish casual Friday get-up throughout week. Felicia Chin also hit the stage in a traffic-stopping yellow suit, while Nurul Aini’s sweater weather outfit is a stylish and functional option … Continue reading Trendy Asian fashion styles (24.10.2019)
According to global market research company Euromonitor International's “Top 100 City Destinations in 2018” report, which ranks cities based on international tourist arrivals, six of the 10 most visited cities this year are in Asia. While global inbound arrivals are expected to grow by five percent to 1.4 billion trips in 2018, in this year’s … Continue reading 10 countries you should visit in Asia this year
You probably know that Malaysia ranks first as Asia's best country to retire whereas Hong Kong is the safest country to travel in the world, but an update from global research firm US News & World Report which shows the world's best countries has just one Asian tiger in its top 10 list - and it's Japan. Japan, … Continue reading 10 best countries you should visit
Jay Chou is, without an iota of doubt, one of Asia's most popular celebrity, and his fame is a proof of commitment, hard work, perseverance and vision. Image: Jay Chou The Taiwanese musician released his debut album titled "Jay" in 2000, the same year his image in the entertainment industry recorded huge success. He's known as … Continue reading ‘Jay Chou is a Workaholic,’ says Taiwanese Singer Devon Song
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