Malaysia: Niah National Park declared a World Heritage Site
KUALA LUMPUR – The Malaysian Niah National Park in the Malaysian state of Sarawak, has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This award highlights the park’s extraordinary cultural and natural significance, honoring its unique prehistoric sites as well as … Continue reading Malaysia: Niah National Park declared a World Heritage Site
German-Indian Rapprochement: New Perspectives in New Delhi
NEW DELHI – Berlin and New Delhi are aiming to deepen their trade relations – a venture that was reaffirmed at the recent meeting between Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Prime Minister Narendra Modi in India’s capital, New Delhi. Despite the … Continue reading German-Indian Rapprochement: New Perspectives in New Delhi
China: Lufthansa capitulates to global competition
FRANKFURT—The German airline Lufthansa has officially confirmed that it will temporarily suspend its daily flight service from Frankfurt to Beijing due to intense competition and economic considerations. This decision, which comes into effect with the winter flight schedule on October … Continue reading China: Lufthansa capitulates to global competition
Vietnam: Upskilling Labor for a High-Value Economy
HANOI – In a decisive pivot towards economic modernization, Vietnam stands at a pivotal juncture with its burgeoning relationship with global technology giants. The Southeast Asian nation, traditionally an agrarian economy, is now orchestrating a strategic overhaul aimed at transitioning … Continue reading Vietnam: Upskilling Labor for a High-Value Economy
Indonesia’s New Era: Prabowo Subianto Takes the Helm
JAKARTA – As the sun rises on October 20, 2024, Indonesia stands on the cusp of a pivotal moment in its political history. The nation’s capital, Jakarta, is abuzz with anticipation as it prepares to witness the inauguration of Prabowo … Continue reading Indonesia’s New Era: Prabowo Subianto Takes the Helm
China’s Economic Growth Slows, Missing Targets
BEIJING – In a revealing sign of the times, China’s economic expansion has continued to decelerate, marking the third quarter as the slowest growth since the previous year. The National Bureau of Statistics reported a 4.6% increase in GDP for … Continue reading China’s Economic Growth Slows, Missing Targets
North Korea officially declares South Korea an enemy
PYONGYANG – In an unprecedented amendment to its constitution, North Korea has declared South Korea its principal enemy. This development marks a dramatic turning point in the already tense relations between the two countries on the Korean Peninsula. The state … Continue reading North Korea officially declares South Korea an enemy
China’s Leap in Semiconductor Sovereignty
BEIJING – In a significant stride toward semiconductor independence, China’s JFS Laboratory in Wuhan has achieved a groundbreaking development in silicon photonics technology. This advancement, as reported by the South China Morning Post, marks a pivotal moment for China’s chip … Continue reading China’s Leap in Semiconductor Sovereignty
Philippines and South Korea commit to cooperate
MANILA/SEOUL – China has sought to expand its presence in contested areas of the South China Sea for years, brushing aside an international ruling that its claim to most of the waterway has no legal basis. The Philippines and South … Continue reading Philippines and South Korea commit to cooperate
ASEAN-Japan Summit 2024: Strengthening Ties
VIENTIANE – In a significant move to enhance regional cooperation, the 27th ASEAN-Japan Summit, held on October 10th, in Vientiane, marked a milestone in diplomatic relations between Japan and the Southeast Asian nations. Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru of Japan, in … Continue reading ASEAN-Japan Summit 2024: Strengthening Ties