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Philippines urges its fishermen to keep up presence at China-held shoal

Manila [Philippines], September 29 (ANI): The Philippine Coast Guard has called upon the country's fishermen to continue their operations in ...

Indo-Pacific Chamber of Commerce launchedin Kolkata

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], September 28 (ANI): The Indo-Pacific Chamber of Commerce was launched on Thursday from the platform"Indo Pacific ...

How community gardening could ease your climate concerns

Every day, we are bombarded with messages about a world in crisis. Alongside the ongoing reminders of wars, economic recessions ...

Sarah Al Amiri leads UAE delegation to Singapore

SINGAPORE, 28th September, 2023 (WAM) -- A UAE delegation led by Sarah Al Amiri, Minister of State for Public Education ...

China's South China Sea Tactics Push Manila to Become More Assertive

TAIPEI, TAIWAN - A bold move by the Philippine coast guard this week to publicly cut loose a floating barrier ...

She made our country proud: Neha Thakur's family members on her Asian Games silver medal

Dewas (Madhya Pradesh) [India], September 28 (ANI): Following Neha Thakur's silver medal in the Girl's Dinghy - ILCA4 event at ...

FTZs advance China's high-quality development

© Provided by Xinhua BEIJING, Sept. 27 (Xinhua) -- Near a cargo terminal in Kunming, capital of southwest China's Yunnan ...

Gift Nifty logs fresh record single day turnover of USD 15.3 billion

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], September 27 (ANI): Gift Nifty index reached an all-time high single-day trading activity with a turnover of ...

"We stuck to the plans": Hockey player Navneet Kaur after winning Asian Games campaign opener

Hangzhou [China], September 27 (ANI): Women's Hockey player Navneet Kaur said on Wednesday that they struck to their plans to ...

Asian Games: Indian women's Hockey team starts campaign with commanding 13-0 win over Singapore

Hangzhou [China], September 27 (ANI): The Indian women's hockey team started their Asian Games 2023 campaign with a commanding 13-0 ...

Asian Games: Indian women's hockey team starts off with 13-0 win over Singapore

Hangzhou [China], September 27 (ANI): The Indian women's hockey team started off their Asian Games 2023 campaign with a win ...

Asian Games: Men's, women's Squash team win second Pool match

Hangzhou [China], September 27 (ANI): The Indian men's squash team continued their dominance in the Hangzhou Asian Games as they ...

Asian Games: India wins bronze in ILCA7 sailing event

Hangzhou [China], September 27 (ANI): The Indian sailor Vishnu Saravanan secured a bronze medal in the ILCA7 sailing event at ...

Market exchange rates in China -- Sept. 27

BEIJING, Sept. 27 (Xinhua) -- The following are the central parity rates of the Chinese currency renminbi, or the yuan, ...

What's the carbon footprint of owning pet fish? An expert explains

While the environmental impact of having dogs and cats as pets has been examined to some extent, the impact of ...

Think tank report throws light on cultural diversity in South and Southeast Asia, its role in shaping society

Thimphu [Bhutan], September 26 (ANI): The religious dynamics and the role of cultural diversity in shaping society have been highlighted ...

"A shining example of dedication and perseverance": PM Modi congratulates Neha Thakur

New Delhi [India], September 26 (ANI): After Neha Thakur secured the silver medal in the Girl's Dinghy - ILCA4 event ...

We want to have good start against Japan: India hockey Captain after win over Singapore in Asian Games

Hangzhou [China], September 26 (ANI): India Hockey skipper Harmanpreet Singh has praised the team after its 16-1 victory against Singapore ...

Asian Games: Indian Women's Hockey team gears up for campaign opener against Singapore

Hangzhou [China], September 26 (ANI): The Indian Women's Hockey team will kick off their hunt for the gold medal in ...

Yancheng's green transformation acclaimed at World Coastal Forum

© Provided by Xinhua NANJING, Sept. 26 (Xinhua) -- The highlight of every August at the Tiaozini wetland is the ...

Asian Games: Indian women's team topple Pakistan 3-0; men's team beat Singapore 3-0

Hangzhou [China], September 26 (ANI): The Indian squash contingent started its 19th Asian Games campaign with commanding triumphs over Singapore ...

Is it time for Australia to introduce a national skills passport?

As part of the new employment white paper, the federal government has announced it is thinking seriously about a national ...

Asian Games: India bag first medal in sailing,Neha Thakur wins silver in girl's dinghy event

Hangzhou [China], September 26 (ANI): Neha Thakur, representing India in the Girl's Dinghy - ILCA 4 category, secured the silver ...

Asian Games: Harmanpreet Singh scores four as India maul Singapore 16-1

Hangzhou [China], September 26 (ANI): The Indian men's hockey team displayed attacking efficiency in their Pool A match to register ...

Asian Games: Indian squash team to start their campaign on Tuesday

Hangzhou [China], September 25 (ANI): The Indian squash team will kick off their campaign while many athletes will compete in ...

Asian Games: India schedule for Day 7, will compete in 14 disciplines

Hangzhou [China], September 24 (ANI): After clinching five medals on the opening day of the Asian Games, India will step ...

Indian Navy Chief, US Naval Operations Chief discuss collaborative maritime security

Washington [US], September 24 (ANI): Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) Admiral R Hari Kumar discussed defence engagements and collaborative ...

Asian Games: Indian women's rugby out of medal contention following losses to Hong Kong, Japan

Hangzhou [China], September 24 (ANI): The Indian rugby sevens team had a disappointing start to their campaign as heavy losses ...

Etihad Airways doubles daily flights to Kuala Lumpur

ABU DHABI, 22nd September, 2023 (WAM) -- Etihad Airways is doubling its daily flights between Abu Dhabi and Kuala Lumpur, ...

APEC health ministers reiterate their commitment to sustainable health financing and innovative digital health

SEATTLE, 7th August, 2023 (WAM) -- Health ministers from the Asia-Pacific Economic Corporation (APEC) member economies are strengthening primary health ...

Singapore faces rapid aging society: report

SINGAPORE, Sept. 29 (Xinhua) -- People aged 65 and above accounted for 19.1 percent of the total citizens in Singapore ...

Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1625 GMT, Sept. 28

HONG KONG -- Hong Kong maintained the fourth place in an index of global financial centers published Thursday by British ...

Medal table of Hangzhou Asiad on September 28

HANGZHOU, Sept. 28 (Xinhua) -- Following is the medal table of the 19th Asian Games after the competition on Thursday ...

Philippine authorities seize 14.36 kg of cocaine in Manila airport

MANILA, Sept. 28 (Xinhua) -- Philippine authorities on Thursday seized 14.36 kilograms of cocaine at Manila's international airport from two ...

Northern wing at Singapore's Changi Airport T2 opens

SINGAPORE, Sept. 28 (Xinhua) -- Singaporean Changi Airport put the northern wing of Terminal 2 (T2) in operation Thursday after ...

Market exchange rates in China -- Sept. 28

BEIJING, Sept. 28 (Xinhua) -- The following are the central parity rates of the Chinese currency renminbi, or the yuan, ...

China, S. Korea power into Asiad men's football quarterfinals

HANGZHOU, Sept. 27 (Xinhua) -- Tao Qianglong scored an early goal to help China beat Qatar 1-0 in the men's ...

Medal table of Hangzhou Asiad on September 27

HANGZHOU, Sept. 27 (Xinhua) -- Following is the medal table of the 19th Asian Games after the competitions on Wednesday ...

Economic Watch: FTZs advance China's high-quality development

BEIJING, Sept. 27 (Xinhua) -- Near a cargo terminal in Kunming, capital of southwest China's Yunnan Province, porters were busy ...

Achievements of Singapore women's water polo team in China

HANGZHOU, Sept. 27 (Xinhua) -- Leaving the pool, Ong Xuan Rong Rochelle and Lim Wan Jun Nicole Kristen had smiles ...

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US adds three Chinese companies to entities using Uyghur forced labor

WASHINGTON D.C. As part of its efforts to remove goods made by Uyghur forced labor from the U.S. supply chain, ...

Global aluminum output at record high in August with demand from China

LONDON, UK: In August, global production of primary aluminum hit an all-time high, with production running at an annualized rate ...

U.S. stocks rise as dollar loses steam

NEW YORK, New York - Easing pressure on U.S. Treasury yields boost stocks on American markets Thursday. Gains however were ...

Ford puts Michigan EV battery plant work on hold due to union issues

DEARBORN, Michigan: Due to concerns about its ability to operate competitively while it is locked in broader union contract negotiations, ...

Air Canada to acquire 18 787 Dreamliners from Boeing

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Adidas launches newest running shoes costing $500

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