TASHKENT. March 26 (Interfax) - Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev launched the construction of a cascade of hydropower plants (HPPs) and two solar farms worth $1.1 billion in the Namangan region, in ... ( read original story ...)
Barren fields and empty stomachs: Afghanistan’s long, punishing drought
Those who remain pick apart the abandoned homes and burn the bits for firewood. They speak of the lushness that once blessed this corner of southwestern Afghanistan. Now, it’s parched as far as the ... ( read original story ...)
How Capitalism Beat Communism in Vietnam
They were living in Vietnam in the 1980, so this required ration cards. One of the family's most important possessions was a booklet of vouchers for food. As the older child, Vu's brother took care of ... ( read original story ...)
China Warns Of ‘Crossroads’ In Relations With Philippines Amid Escalating Tensions Over Maritime Disputes
Philippines lodged a strong protest against China's aggressive actions, which included the use of water cannons against a Filipino resupply mission, causing damage and injuries. ( read original story ...)
IPO-Pakistan chief calls for creating awareness about IPRs
Chairman IPO-Pakistan Faruk Amil has said that Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) are of paramount importance for the promotion of genuine trade and businesses. He emphasized the need for the ... ( read original story ...)
India’s Luxury Real Estate Sector Witnesses Surge In Rs 50 Crore Above Transactions, Sales Soar To…
Mumbai, India's financial hub, emerged as the leader in luxury property sales, witnessing at least 29 homes sold, totaling Rs 3,031 crore. The report added that Delhi-NCR saw 12 luxury homes sold for ... ( read original story ...)
India’s luxury residential sales records 1.5 times on-year growth, tops Rs 4,319 cr in 2023
The luxury property market in India experienced significant growth in 2023, with sales value of homes priced at Rs 50 crore and above reaching Rs 4,319 crore, a notable increase from the previous year ... ( read original story ...)
China Signals More Property Support, But Substance to Be Key for Turnaround
China’s premier and its central bank chief have sought to calm the country’s embattled property sector in recent days, but investors are waiting on something slightly more elusive: concrete steps. ( read original story ...)
South Korea Has ‘Grave Concerns’ Over China Using Water Cannons Against Philippine Ships
The Philippines accused China's coastguard of using water cannons on Saturday against a civilian boat supplying troops at the Spratly Islands, a largely uninhabited archipelago in the South China Sea ...
Sacramento man accused of sexually abusing passenger aboard South Korea-to-SFO flight
A man who was on an international flight heading into San Francisco earlier this year has been charged with the sexual abuse of a passenger, federal prosecutors said Monday.