TOKYO: The shooting of Japan’s former premier, Shinzo Abe, was an “unforgiveable act”, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Friday (Jul 8), condemning it in the “strongest terms”. Abe is currently in a “very grave condition”, he added. “I pray that former prime minister Abe will survive,” Kishida said, adding that “everythingContinue Reading
To minimise congestion on highways, ticket concessions Routes between Mâsia, Sâpore available for booking from July 7 Grab Malaysia has launched ‘Grab Intercity,’ giving users the ability to conveniently purchase affordable bus and ferry tickets right on the Grab app.Â
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Several other cities across China were also racing to smother outbreaks early, once again raising concerns about China’s economic growth outlook and potential disruptions to supply chains and international trade. The efforts, which have fuelled frustration among Chinese in a sensitive year for the ruling Communist Party, are part ofContinue Reading
HONG KONG: Macao authorities have added two hotels in popular casino resorts to be used as COVID-19 medical facilities from Friday (Jul 8) as they try to increase capacity to handle a surge of infections in the world’s biggest gambling hub. The east wing of Grand Lisboa Palace owned byContinue Reading
TOKYO: Shinzo Abe smashed records as Japan’s longest-serving prime minister, championing ambitious economic reform and forging key diplomatic relationships while weathering scandals. Nearly two years after poor health forced him to leave office, the 67-year-old was feared dead after apparently being shot during a campaign event on Friday (Jul 8).Continue Reading
Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said in a tweet that “(their) thoughts are with his family and the people of Japan at this time”. Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen said she believes “everyone is as surprised and sad as (she is)” about the incident. “On behalf of my government, I would likeContinue Reading
TOKYO: Japan government confirmed on Friday (Jul 8) that former excellent minister Shinzo Abe had been shot in the western region of Nara. “Former prime minister Abe was shot at around eleven. 30 am in Nara. One man, believed to be the present shooter, has been taken directly intoContinue Reading
Public pushback against the Asian superpower’s South China Sea aggression, Belt plus Road Initiative and Uyghur repression confuse relations
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WASHINGTON: The senior Chinese army officer warned their US counterpart on Thursday (Jul 7) that any “arbitrary provocations” would be fulfilled with a “firm counterstrike” by China, but added that the 2 sides should improve dialogue and regulates risks. The world’s two largest economies are in loggerheads over a numberContinue Reading
The particular telco infrastructure company joins UNâs Global CompactAims to become top five TowerCo by means of sustainable growth edotco Group, an integrated telecommunications infrastructure services corporation, has launched the sustainability blueprint in order to fulfil its commitment to connecting the world equitably and sustainably. ÂIn a statement, the company said…Continue Reading