India-China Reset: “Partners, Not Rivals”
TIANJIN — In a milestone moment for Asia’s geopolitical landscape, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Tianjin. Their high-profile engagement marks Modi’s first visit … Continue reading India-China Reset: “Partners, Not Rivals”
Indonesian President Prabowo Cancels China Visit
JAKARTA – Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has canceled his scheduled trip to China in a move to focus on a rapidly deteriorating domestic situation. Originally slated to attend China’s “Victory Day” parade on September 3, marking the 80th anniversary of Japan’s … Continue reading Indonesian President Prabowo Cancels China Visit
Homes flooded: Typhoon Kajiki batters Vietnam
HANOI – Typhoon Kajiki brought torrential rains to Vietnam’s north central coast on Aug 25, felling trees and flooding homes despite wind speeds tapering off from earlier in the day. As at 4pm local time, Kajiki was on the coast of Nghe … Continue reading Homes flooded: Typhoon Kajiki batters Vietnam
Typhoon Kajiki: Vietnam Orders Mass Evacuations
HANOI/BEIJING — Vietnam has ordered the evacuation of more than 586,000 people from its central provinces as Typhoon Kajiki barrels toward the coast with destructive winds and torrential rains. The storm, which drenched southern China’s Hainan island earlier this weekend, … Continue reading Typhoon Kajiki: Vietnam Orders Mass Evacuations
China: Major order for Airbus apparently imminent
BEIJING/HAMBURG – Chinese airlines are preparing to place a massive order for Airbus jets, with negotiations reportedly covering as many as 500 aircraft, according to people familiar with the matter. The potential deal, which would rank among the largest in Airbus … Continue reading China: Major order for Airbus apparently imminent