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About 150 kilometres west of Gwadar, the port city often described as the heart of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), lies Kuntani Hor, a small creek near the Iranian border on Balochistan’s remote and picturesque Makran coast.
White House trade counselor Peter Navarro speaks with reporters following a video interview with Real America’s Voice News, Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026, outside the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
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HILTON Manila Newport World Resorts welcomes the Mid-Autumn Festival with its 2026 collection, “A Bright Full Moon,” at Hua Yuan Brasserie Chinoise, presenting a thoughtfully crafted selection of premium mooncakes. Created by Executive Chinese Chef Kevin Xu and his team, the collection spans traditional baked favori…
TAIPEI — Millions of people in Taiwan were forced indoors and mobile internet speeds slowed for 30 minutes on Thursday during a simulation of a Chinese attack on the self-ruled democratic island.
GLOBAL demand for electric vehicles (EVs) rose for a fifth consecutive month in July, driven by robust growth in Europe while sales weakened in China and North America, data from consultancy Benchmark Mineral Intelligence showed on Thursday.
Immigration minister Jo White says overseas convictions should not lead to automatic refusal of settlement applications under BN(O) route
Immigration minister Jo White says overseas convictions should not lead to automatic refusal of settlement applications under BN(O) route
BANGALORE/BEIJING — China’s Lenovo Group reported a 43-percent jump in quarterly revenue on Thursday, beating forecasts and sending shares of the world’s largest computer maker surging, as it rides an artificial intelligence (AI) hardware boom and reaps the benefits of a global memory chip shortage.
TAIPEI — Through its military drills this year, Taiwan has chosen to emphasize the flexibility and resilience of its army and society, as opposed to primarily putting advanced weapons on display. Experts say the exercises’ structure indicates closer ties with the United States military in the face of Chinese threats…
Far-left influencer Hasan Piker's China-based producer, Eric Hovagim, who also worked on socialist Zohran Mamdani's campaign, has said on recent podcasts and streams that he wants to "ban the American stock market" and has boasted about his relationship with a known Beijing-based propagandist waging an informational…
Meta acquired the Chinese agentic artificial intelligence developer in December 2025, but Beijing demanded an unwinding of the deal. © Kyodo
Despite increase in ‘composite’ figure, Housing Bureau says average wait for standard public rental home fell by 0.1 years to 5.5 years
Despite increase in ‘composite’ figure, Housing Bureau says average wait for standard public rental home fell by 0.1 years to 5.5 years
Formerly moribund facility on Yangtze River fills order book as shipowners favour small and medium-sized container vessels
Formerly moribund facility on Yangtze River fills order book as shipowners favour small and medium-sized container vessels
Heat Stress at Work Warning system is intended to alert outdoor manual workers and those indoors with limited ventilation to risks
Heat Stress at Work Warning system is intended to alert outdoor manual workers and those indoors with limited ventilation to risks
BEIJING, Aug. 13 (Yonhap) -- South Korean Ambassador to China Ro Jae-hun offered condolences Thursday over the death of former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji, stressing Zhu's efforts for the development of ties with Seoul.
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About 1,000 civil servants joined exercise testing passenger flows and transport, with further tests planned before the new crossing opens
About 1,000 civil servants joined exercise testing passenger flows and transport, with further tests planned before the new crossing opens
Land parcels are located in Hung Shui Kiu/Ha Tsuen New Development Area and are being set aside for planned modern logistics cluster
Land parcels are located in Hung Shui Kiu/Ha Tsuen New Development Area and are being set aside for planned modern logistics cluster
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Remembered as a candid, decisive leader, the former Chinese premier championed entrepreneurship, welcomed foreign expertise and brought urgency to economic policymaking
Remembered as a candid, decisive leader, the former Chinese premier championed entrepreneurship, welcomed foreign expertise and brought urgency to economic policymaking
Chinese military analyst says a larger munitions payload directly affords guided-missile frigate stronger independent combat capabilities
Chinese military analyst says a larger munitions payload directly affords guided-missile frigate stronger independent combat capabilities
Advocates call for a new offence covering persistent child sexual abuse, not currently included in Hong Kong’s proposed law reforms.
Taiwan condemns China's plan to hold a navy drill with Indonesia off the democratic island's east coast, saying Beijing seeks to create the 'false impression' that it has jurisdiction over the area. China claims Taiwan is part of its territory and insists it has authority over the waters surrounding the island, whic…
Futures are higher again, although trading in a narrow range for the past week just below all time highs, with Tech flat following disappointing earnings from CSCO. As of 8:00am ET, S&P 500 futures add 0.2% while Nasdaq futures are unchanged as Cisco shares dropped 6.4% in premarket trading after earnings failed to …
Decision to quit England to move to Asia a ‘no-brainer’ for Balraj Landa, the 21-year-old aiming to make a name for himself in the east
Decision to quit England to move to Asia a ‘no-brainer’ for Balraj Landa, the 21-year-old aiming to make a name for himself in the east
Anwar joined a number of world leaders in paying tribute to the former Chinese premier who played a key role in opening up the economy
Anwar joined a number of world leaders in paying tribute to the former Chinese premier who played a key role in opening up the economy
Anwar joined a number of world leaders in paying tribute to the former Chinese premier who played a key role in opening up the economy
Anwar joined a number of world leaders in paying tribute to the former Chinese premier who played a key role in opening up the economy
Net revenue dips, but still beats analysts’ estimate, as e-commerce giant contends with weak demand and fierce competition
As visitors snap up abalone, frozen salmon and other foods, some exhibitors forecast a 10 per cent increase in business this year
As visitors snap up abalone, frozen salmon and other foods, some exhibitors forecast a 10 per cent increase in business this year
Piper Sandler initiated coverage of LightPath Technologies with an "Overweight" rating and a 12-month price target of $15, citing the defense supplier's proprietary BlackDiamond infrared glass, which completely "circumvents" the need for Germanium amid "significant cost increases and scarcity stemming from recent Ch…
Varias personas se ponen a cubierto en una estación de MRT durante un ejercicio de Resistencia Urbana (defensa antiárea), dentro de las maniobras militares anuales Han Kuang en Taipéi, Taiwán, el 13 de agosto de 2026. (AP Foto/Chiang Ying-ying)
White House alleges that companies are systematically routing trade through third-party nations to evade US tariffs
White House alleges that companies are systematically routing trade through third-party nations to evade US tariffs
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 (Yonhap) -- U.S. President Donald Trump's administration has listed South Korea, Japan, Taiwan and the European Union among dozens of economies facing transshipment risks involving China-linked products, a White House report showed Thursday, as it seeks to tackle schemes to evade U.S. tariffs and…