Taiwan and Honduras end decades-long diplomatic ties
TAIPEI: Taiwan on Sunday (Mar 26) confirmed it had ended its decades-long diplomatic relations with Honduras after the Central American country said it was seeking to open relations with Beijing as the “only legitimate government” representing China. Taiwan foreign minister Joseph Wu confirmed the severing of ties at a news conferenceContinue Reading
Honduras ends decades-long Taiwan ties, Taiwan decries monetary demands
TEGUCIGALPA: Honduras ended its decades-long relationship with Taiwan and said it only recognised China, as Taiwan’s foreign minister accused the Central American country of demanding exorbitant amounts of money before being lured away by Beijing. The ending of ties with Taiwan had been long expected after the Honduran foreign ministerContinue Reading
China opens ties with Honduras, Taiwan decries monetary demands
BEIJING: China established diplomatic ties with Honduras on Sunday (Mar 26) after the Central American country ended its decades-long relationship with Taiwan, as Taiwan’s foreign minister accused Honduras of demanding exorbitant sums before being lured away by Beijing. The ending of ties with Taiwan had been long expected after the HonduranContinue Reading
Honduras ends decades-long diplomatic ties with Taiwan
TEGUCIGALPA: Honduras said on Saturday (Mar 25) it was ending its decades-long diplomatic relations with Taiwan, bringing it closer to China as it expands its footprint in Central America. “The government of Honduras recognises the existence of just one China,” the Honduran foreign ministry said in a post on Twitter.Continue Reading
PM2.5 woe for asthma sufferers
PM2.5 dust pollution can worsen the severity of symptoms suffered by people with asthma, doctors have warned.Continue Reading
The photo tradition at Christian funerals in Kerala
Why Christians in the southern state of Kerala photograph funerals.Continue Reading
Technology has become the double-edged sword of Asia’s protests
The same tools that are empowering dissent are also hobbling protests.Continue Reading
Songkran arrivals to jump
The government expects an increasing number of international flight arrivals during the Songkran period as Bangkok, among other big cities, has been listed as one of Airbnb’s top destinations for 2023, said government spokesman Anucha Burapachaisri.Continue Reading
The most charming things to do in Penang: Hidden bars, Michelin-starred restaurants, heritage hotels
The colonial port city George Town on the Malaysian island of Penang has magic all of its own – it dazzles visitors with its winding alleys, pastel-painted storefronts, sumptuously restored hotels and mouthwatering food.Continue Reading
Power bills go up for households, while industry enjoys a cut
The government is catering to the interests of industry by lowering electricity bills for them while hiking the rate for households, according to Korn Chatikavanij, leader of the Chartpattanakla Party.Continue Reading