Assistance by US plus allies a step towards ‘Asian NATO’, North Korea media says
SEOUL: Joint drills by the United States, South Korea and The japanese have a “sinister aim” toward North Korea and are part of an unhealthy prelude to the creation of an “Asian version of NATO” , Northern Korean state information agency KCNA stated on Wednesday (Jun 29). The reports uponContinue Reading
‘I couldn’t breathe’: Lover safety under spotlight after Indonesia soccer match chaos eliminates 2
The match in between Bandung Persib plus Persebaya on Jun 17 was marred by overcrowding plus ticketing issues.Continue Reading
19 dead in Indian after building collapses in monsoon
MUMBAI: At least 19 people were killed when monsoon rains caused the four-storey building in order to collapse in the Indian megacity of Mumbai, authorities said upon Tuesday (Jun 28). The structure – situated next to a slum in a central city district – flattened just before midnight on Monday,Continue Reading
‘Only Murders in the Building’ doesn’t miss a beat in getting back on the case
Understandably determined not to mess with success, “Only Murders in the Building” returns with a second season that self-consciously plays to its strengths, while layering the new mystery laid out by its cliffhanger ending on top of the old one. It’s every bit as breezy and fun, with lots of winking references to “Season 2” (the podcast, naturally, but you get the idea).Continue Reading
China’s economy recovering yet foundation not strong, premier says
BEIJING: China’s economy provides recovered to some extent, but its foundation is not solid, state media upon Tuesday (Jun 28) quoted Premier Li Keqiang as stating. Tiongkok will strive to generate the economy back onto a normal monitor and bring down the jobless rate as quickly as possible, Li wasContinue Reading
Asian markets bounce as China and taiwan eases quarantine procedures
HONG KONG: Most Markets from the asian continent reversed early loss on Tuesday (Jun 28) and oil continued its current rally after The far east slashed the quarantine time for website visitors, fuelling hope for a boost to the embattled economy. The news came as Beijing and Shanghai seemed toContinue Reading
Africa’s dream of feeding Cina hits hard reality
THIKA, Kenya: Watching workers poke avocados from the treetops within an orchard owned by Kenyan agriculture firm Kakuzi, managing director Chris Flowers revels in the thought several might soon go to the crown jewel associated with emerging consumer markets: China. Taking advantage of Beijing’s deeper focus on trade with AfricanContinue Reading
China slashes COVID-19 quarantine time for global travellers
BEIJING: China and taiwan on Tuesday (Jun 28) slashed the particular quarantine time designed for inbound travellers by half in a major easing of one from the world’s strictest COVID-19 curbs, which have deterred travel in and out from the country since 2020. Pen at centralised services has been cutContinue Reading
ING appoints APAC sustainability head
Martijn Hoogerwerf takes on the regional role through his base within Singapore.Continue Reading
Asia’s Best Managed Companies 2022
Continue reading for details of the winners of our annual industry poll.Continue Reading