Singapore: Change in Leadership on May 15
SINGAPORE – Singapore, a vibrant and dynamic city-state, is on the cusp of a significant leadership transition. As Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong prepares to hand over the reins to his deputy, Lawrence Wong, on May 15, 2024, the nation … Continue reading Singapore: Change in Leadership on May 15
President Xi Jinping Visits Hungary: Trade Agreements
BUDAPEST – Chinese President Xi Jinping concluded his five-day European tour with a visit to Hungary on Thursday. Prime Minister Viktor Orbán welcomed him with great pomp, and it is expected that this visit will further strengthen bilateral relations between … Continue reading President Xi Jinping Visits Hungary: Trade Agreements
Ibu Volcano Erupts on Halmahera Island: Ash Cloud
JAKARTA – The Indonesian island of Halmahera is currently experiencing an eruption of the Ibu Volcano. The second-highest alert level was declared after the volcano spewed an impressive 1.5-kilometer-high ash cloud into the air. Authorities urgently called for people to … Continue reading Ibu Volcano Erupts on Halmahera Island: Ash Cloud
Xi Jinping: Navigating Trade Tensions and Geopolitics
PARIS — Chinese President Xi Jinping has embarked on a significant three-country tour of Europe, marking his first state visit to the continent in five years. Against the backdrop of strained China-EU relations due to trade disputes and Russia’s war … Continue reading Xi Jinping: Navigating Trade Tensions and Geopolitics
Thailand: Investment Pledges Soar 31% to 6.2 Billion USD
BANGKOK – The value of applications for investment promotion in Thailand in the first quarter of 2024 soared 31% to 228.2 Billion Baht (USD6.2 billion) from the year earlier period, boosted notably by a surge in the number of projects … Continue reading Thailand: Investment Pledges Soar 31% to 6.2 Billion USD