Vice-President William Lai reiterated an offer to talk to China on an equal basis. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Taiwan ruling party pledges steady hand as opposition rallies
The front-runner to be Taiwan’s next president pledged on Sunday to be a steady hand who would keep the peace with China, as his two opponents attended a thronged rally calling for domestic legal …
Uzbekistan presidential election: No choice amid apathy and heat
In Uzbekistan, July is the cruellest month. The merciless, blistering heat can make Uzbeks want to hide in the tiniest patch of shade – or not to be outdoors at all. The people who can afford a …
Taliban Supports Elon Musk and Twitter in Conflict with Facebook’s Threads
Senior Taliban official Anas Haqqani has expressed support for Twitter over its Facebook rival, Threads, and commended Elon Musk for defending “freedom of speech.” Haqqani criticized Meta, the parent …
At least 22 people dead following flooding in South Korea
In South Korea, as least 22 people have died after a week of heavy rains caused landslides, floods, and damage to property and infrastructure.
AP Thailand unveils ‘ASPIRE Pinklao-Arun Ammarin’ near Siriraj and MRT Bang Khun Non
AP Thailand PCL., a leading real estate developer, is proud to introduce ASPIRE Pinklao-Arun Ammarin, a new ready-to-move-in condominium project located near Siriraj and MRT Bang Khun Non. With a …
Foreign investors increasingly keen on real estate projects in Vietnam: report
Foreign investors, mainly from South Korea, Singapore, Japan, Taiwan, Malaysia, and Thailand, showed an increasing interest in property projects in Vietnam in the first half of this year, according to …
Indonesia stays upbeat on 5% growth despite gloomy China outlook
INDONESIA Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati said she was optimistic about the 5 per cent economic growth target this year despite the darkening global outlook, especially from China. Read more at …
Prospective events to bolster Qatar’s economy, attract foreign investors
Events lined up in Qatar in 2023 and the years ahead affirm the country s path towards a stronger economy by attracting foreign …
Local approaches to ending landlessness
Many commissions were formed in the past to resolve the issue, but none could offer a reasonable solution.