Guns, Trade and Trust: India, EU head towards strategic reset
Top officials said the two sides were working for “closer engagements in maritime security, especially in the Indo-Pacific area, non-proliferation and disarmament, space,…
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Dubai offers ‘golden visa’ to Filipino investors
Under the program, Filipinos who invest at least 2 million UAE dirhams—about P32 million—in an eligible Dubai property can obtain a 10-year UAE residency, with no minimum stay…
Drink warm water and try qigong: TikTokers are ‘becoming Chinese’ in latest wellness trend
What begun as humorous exposure to traditional Chinese wellness habits has become inspiration for people seeking to improve their health and well-being in the new year.
The real winner behind Myanmar’s junta-held elections could be China
China holds multibillion-dollar infrastructure investments in Myanmar, including highways and oil and gas pipelines. Myanmar has also quietly become China’s largest external…
India, EU likely to seal ‘mother of all trade deals’ on Jan 27; FTA talks enter final stretch
After prolonged deliberations over a decade, the broad-based FTA is expected to catalyse strengthening economic ties between the two regions.
For many young Koreans, one job doesn’t cut it
Nearly half of Korean workers now juggle multiple income streams as daily expenses outpace earnings.
Giant panda fans bid farewell to twins at Japan’s Ueno Zoo, shop introduces new merchandise
On Saturday, the day before the final viewing for the two pandas, many fans visited the store and purchased merchandise, such as pin badges featuring the twins and plush toys, or…
US-China ties expected to stabilise in 2026, says WEF panel
Long-term issues remain, however, including technology and Taiwan. Experts highlight the need for a framework to manage US-China relations, allowing cooperation while addressing…
Pakistan PM Shehbaz, other world leaders sign charter for US President Trump-led Board of Peace
Originally meant to oversee peace in Gaza after Israel’s two-year war on the Palestinian enclave, the board’s charter envisions a wider role in resolving international…
Dog weddings — how new industry in China laps up puppy love
As pet weddings, birthday parties and themed celebrations grow increasingly popular across China, a new lifestyle industry is taking shape — one that celebrates not only animals…