Tourism Rebounds in Hpa-an as Visitor Arrivals Surge
With its beautiful early-monsoon sceneries, Hpa-an has attracted a lot of attention, and visitor numbers are rising again. In Hpa-an, it is the most beautiful time from June to October,…
President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar U Min Aung Hlaing to make official visit to India
At the invitation of Prime Minister of the Republic of India His Excellency Shri Narendra Modi, President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar His Excellency U Min Aung…
China to refine AI-related legal framework
CHINESE courts will refine judicial rules governing issues related to artificial intelligence (AI) and data property rights over the next five years, a senior judge from the country’s top court…
Australian Foreign Minister meets PM Modi, discusses growing India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
P RIME Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday met Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong and discussed the growing India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. In a post on X, PM Modi said that…
Chinese FM meets Guterres on strengthening UN role
CHINESE Foreign Minister Wang Yi met UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday on the sidelines of the UN Security Council high-level meeting on upholding the purposes and principles of the…
China’s second homegrown large cruise ship completes maiden sea trial
CHINA’S second domestically built large cruise ship, the Adora Flora City, returned to port in Shanghai on Wednesday after completing a 12-day maiden sea trial, marking a milestone in the…
German council of economic experts cuts 2026 growth forecast
GERMANY’S council of economic advisers cut its 2026 growth forecast on Wednesday, warning that the Middle East war, surging energy prices and persistent US trade protectionism were placing fresh strain…
Indian pharma sector sees rising renewable energy adoption
INDIA’S pharmaceutical sector is witnessing a steady shift towards renewable energy adoption and stronger sustainability practices, driven largely by rising pressure from regulated export markets such as Europe and the…
Chile’s once-dirty Mapocho river enjoys new lease on life
SOME 1,000 people jogged along the banks of the Mapocho River in Santiago one Sunday afternoon, an activity that would have been unthinkable a few years ago due to its…
Earthquake risk in New Zealand’s largest city higher than assumed: study
NEW research has identified an active fault near New Zealand’s largest city, suggesting earthquake risk for Auckland may be higher than previously understood. The Mangatangi Fault, running along the Hunua…