Today, the Central Asian country is considered an unusual, “off the beaten road” holiday destination for westerners, but for hundreds of years it was a major player on one of the most important roads ...
Uzbekistan’s week of global cooperation and cultural heritage
Uzbekistan welcomed global experts, politicians and organisations to Tashkent for a week of discussions on cooperation and sustainable development. First Deputy Chairman of the Senate Sodiq Safoyev ...
Sotheby’s and Christie’s Saudi Arabia Moves, Art Basel Abu Dhabi and a Rumored Frieze Sale
This is a very dynamic time for culture in Saudi Arabia,” according to Sotheby’s CEO Charles F. Stewart, who added in a statement that the auction house “has been active in the Kingdom for a number of years now,
Thailand On Course To Increase Filming Rebate Following LA Meeting With Studio Execs
Thailand ‘s government is set to increase the cash rebate for foreign shoots from 20% to 30% after a meeting with senior Hollywood execs. Plans to increase the rate have been in the works since early 2023, but progress has since slowed.
Japan planning $87 billion extra budget to fund stimulus package, paper says
The Japanese government is making arrangements to compile a supplementary budget of about 13.5 trillion yen ($87 billion) to fund a stimulus package to help low-income households and offset rising ...
Japan’s nuclear watchdog disqualifies a reactor for the first time since Fukushima disaster
Japan's nuclear watchdog on Wednesday formally disqualified a reactor in the country's north-central region from restarting, the first rejection under safety standards that were reinforced after the ...
India Eclipses China in Driving Asia Oil Demand Growth, EIA Says
India is now the leading source of oil demand growth in Asia as Chinese consumption falters due to an economic slowdown and rising electric vehicle ownership, according to US Energy Information ...
World leaders heading to major summits are wary of Trump. China’s Xi sees an opportunity
As leaders from across the world gather for two major summits in South America in the coming days, the uncertainty brought by Donald Trump’s impending return to the White House is expected to loom ...
Kim Jong Un has sent North Korean troops to Russia. What’s in it for him?
The cash-strapped North Korean leader has sent some 10,000 troops to help in Russia’s war against Ukraine. Moscow could be giving him money and nuclear know-how.
COP for Hope: Hope climate funding countries to fulfill their pledges – Nepal’s Foreign Ministry
BAKU, Azerbaijan, November 13. As part of COP29 in Baku, Trend News Agency proudly presents COP for Hope, a special project offering an unparalleled platform to hear from world leaders and ...