Crime surges in Japan as Covid restriction ease

The number of crimes recorded in Japan in the first six months of 2023 increased by more than 20 percent compared to...

China's hopes for quick economic recovery dampened by weak demand

The development comes as companies have been intending to diversify their supply chains from China. Trade tensions...

Why is Beijing increasing its engagements in Nepal?

As China has relaxed its Covid restrictions, the frequency of bilateral engagements between Nepal and China has...

'Bridge Man' believed to be person responsible for protests

Peng Lifa, also known as "Bridge Man" is widely believed to be the person responsible for initiating one of the...

China's slowing economic recovery driving down yuan value: Report

Chinese economy bounced back after the government lifted its zero-COVID-19 restrictions in December. However, the...

Deputy Commissioner Kathua reviews Amarnath Yatra arrangements

The DC directed the concerned departments to focus on the completion of pending works well before the commencement...

Pak: Economic uncertainty shrinks Eid-related spending by 40 pc

According to a report in The Express Tribune, the amount spent on Eid in 2023 was around PKR 432 billion, which was...

Group of farmers resumes broom-making business in Bhutan

In the hope of earning a good income, a group of farmers in Dechhenling Gewog has resumed their broom-making...

China to restart broad visa approvals halted due to pandemic

While most other countries began reopening to international travel earlier, China only began emerging from its...

Singapore Airlines reports record quarterly profit

The airlines said in a statement that this is due to "the robust demand for air travel continuing into the third...

Indigo's profits fly almost 1,000 pc in December quarter

In its earnings report published today, the airline operator attributed the rise in profits to robust demand for air...

"China portraying protestors as tools of foreign powers"

Since China abandoned its zero-COVID policy, its domestic challenges have increased, youth unemployment is high, the...