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BUSINESS43m agoVietnam Signs Free Trade Deal With EFTA“Vietnam and four European countries signed a free trade agreement in Hanoi on Sunday. The deal was announced by the governments of Vietnam and Norway. Vietnam's Trade Ministry said it signed the deal with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), which is made up Norway, Switzerland, Iceland and Liechtenstein… The agreement between Vietnam, which is […] The post Vietnam Signs Free Trade Deal With EFTA appeared first on Human Progress.Human Progress
POLITICS1h agoUS adds ‘wrongful detention’ warning for Americans travelling to ChinaThe US State Department has added a “wrongful detention” warning to its travel advisory for China, alerting Americans to the risk of being detained arbitrarily under Chinese law. On Monday, the official China travel advisory added the “D” risk indicator for wrongful detention, while maintaining the country’s overall advisory level at Level 2, or “Exercise Increased Caution”. The advisory urges Americans travelling to mainland China to exercise caution due to the “arbitrary enforcement of local...South China Morning Post
CONFLICT1h agoPutin proposes summit with Trump and China's Xi to discuss Ukraine, Wall Street Journal reportsRussian President Vladimir Putin is proposing a summit with President Trump and China's Xi Jinping to discuss a potential end to the war in Ukraine, according to a report from the Wall Street Journal. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has not been invited. Lingling Wei, chief China correspondent for the Wall Street Journal, joins to talk about her reporting and CBS News' Nancy Cordes has more from the White House.CBS News
POLITICS2h agoRubio pitches US business in Central Asia, says China ties need not sufferUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Monday that Washington wanted to compete for business in Central Asia without asking countries to stop working with China, as the United States and five regional governments outlined proposals to deepen cooperation on minerals, transport and technology. Speaking in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, Rubio was asked what Washington could offer as Beijing expanded its presence in the region. “I mean, look, it’s competition, right? We have products, we have companies;...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS3h agoWays China’s Latest GDP Claim Is . . . OddThe National Bureau of Statistics today announced China’s real GDP growth at 4.5 percent for the third quarter and 4.6 percent for the first three quarters, both year-over-year changes. We don’t have enough information to check the third-quarter figure in isolation, but we have nearly enough information to check the first three quarters as a whole. And that growth figure is unlikely to be accurate. The post Ways China’s Latest GDP Claim Is . . . Odd appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.AEI
SCI & TECH3h agoJapan leads mission to make first return trip to MarsVoyage due to launch early Tuesday morning Japan time will be watched for further potential signs of life on red planetIrish Times World
SCI & TECH4h agoJapan to launch world-first mission to moon of MarsJapanese scientists will launch a spacecraft on Tuesday that aims to be the first to retrieve samples from one of Mars's moons, potentially helping unlock the origins of the Solar System and life on Earth. The post Japan to launch world-first mission to moon of Mars appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS4h agoIndonesian scholar proposes reform for Almajiri education in NigeriaMs Abdul Rahman said the Central Bank of Indonesia supports businesses within Islamic boarding schools, including drinking-water production, waste recycling and biogas generation from cow waste. The post Indonesian scholar proposes reform for Almajiri education in Nigeria appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
SCI & TECH4h agoAre we about to solve the greatest mystery of the neutrino?We have long had a seemingly simple question about neutrinos: how much do they weigh? Now, a gigantic experiment in China is poised to find out – and the answer could transform particle physics foreverNew Scientist
DISASTER5h agoElderly man pulled unconscious from flat after fire in Sai Ying PunAn elderly man died in hospital on Monday night after he was pulled unconscious from a flat during a fire in a residential building in Hong Kong’s Western district. Police received a report at 8.57pm that flames had erupted in a flat in Hang Fai Building on Pok Fu Lam Road in Sai Ying Pun. Firefighters deployed two water jet and breathing apparatus teams to tackle the fire, which was extinguished at 9.54pm. A man in his 70s was found unconscious and was rushed to Queen Mary Hospital in Pok Fu...South China Morning Post
MILITARY5h agoIs China building a fleet of drone motherships to extend its naval reach?A second unusual Chinese vessel suspected of being designed to launch and recover large underwater drones has appeared in Guangzhou, raising questions over whether Beijing is developing a fleet of specialised motherships to extend its undersea operations beyond coastal waters. The smaller vessel, seen under tow on the Pearl River in images circulating online, resembles a ship about 200 metres (660 feet) long seen at a Shanghai shipyard last month that has since been launched. Both feature...South China Morning Post
WORLD6h agoHong Kong police arrest woman after dog allegedly thrown into seaA woman has been arrested on suspicion of animal cruelty after allegedly throwing a dog into the sea in Hong Kong. The woman was reportedly seen throwing a dog from the waterfront near 29 Tai On Street in Sai Wan Ho into the water at around 1pm on Thursday. She then retrieved the animal and left the scene. A passer-by who witnessed the incident alerted police. Following an investigation, officers arrested a 59-year-old local woman on Saturday near the junction of Tai Hong Street and Lei King...South China Morning Post
CONFLICT6h agoPutin Proposes Ukraine Summit With U . S ., China , No UkrainePresident Putin has proposed a summit regarding Ukraine that would include the U.S. and China but exclude Ukraine itself. This proposal suggests a new diplomatic approach to the ongoing conflict.wgiram.iheart.com · United States
BUSINESS6h agoInterview : IMF official says Asia resilience driven by muted energy shock , AI boomAn IMF official states that Asia's economic resilience is attributed to a contained energy shock and a boom in artificial intelligence. This provides insight into key factors influencing the region's economic performance.massachusettssun.com · United States
SCI & TECH6h agoUS, China should learn from Cold War-era arms control to tackle AI risks: ex-US officialWashington and Beijing should put aside their mutual distrust to address the risks posed by artificial intelligence, much as the United States and Soviet Union cooperated on nuclear arms control during the Cold War, a former US Treasury secretary has urged. Robert Rubin, who served as US Treasury secretary under former president Bill Clinton from 1995 to 1999, cited the Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (SALT) between Washington and Moscow decades ago as an example of two superpowers working...South China Morning Post
WORLD7h ago'We don't have to wait for others to support us': Myanmar refugees find hope in Thailand's work programA year ago, Thailand granted long-staying refugees from Myanmar the right to work legally. Refugees and rights groups welcome the move but say the program's first year has exposed significant shortcomings.DW News [en]
POLITICS7h agoApec in Hong Kong: what to know as 500 delegates descend on the cityGlobal attention will turn to Hong Kong this week as about 500 senior officials and delegates from the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation’s 21 members gather in the city for the Apec Finance Ministers’ Meeting on Tuesday and Wednesday. It is the first time Hong Kong has hosted the meeting, with Beijing’s support, as mainland China prepares to host the Apec leaders’ summit in Shenzhen next month. Hong Kong joined Apec in 1991 and has continued to take part in the economic forum’s affairs under the...South China Morning Post
MILITARY7h agoTaiwan coastguard wards off 16 mainland ships as Beijing turns up the pressureSouth China Morning Post
BUSINESS8h agoOrigin Agritech expands corn seed distribution in major Chinese growing regionOrigin Agritech is expanding its distribution of corn seeds within a major agricultural region in China. This move signifies growth in the company's market reach and contributes to the agricultural sector in the region.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESS8h agoThailand Makes History as Host of the 2026 IMF - World Bank Group Annual Meetings , ReleasesThailand has been selected to host the 2026 IMF - World Bank Group Annual Meetings, an event marking a significant historical achievement for the country. This announcement indicates Thailand's growing role in international financial forums.zimbabwestar.com · Zimbabwe
BUSINESS8h agoChina GDP expands 4 . 5 % year on year in Q3China's Gross Domestic Product expanded by 4.5% year-on-year in the third quarter. This indicates the country's economic performance during that period.china.org.cn · China
POLITICS8h agoA land where people thrive : How Xinjiang has changed since 2020This article describes how Xinjiang has reportedly transformed since 2020 into a region where people thrive. It provides a perspective on the socio-economic developments in that area.china.org.cn · China
DISASTER8h agoJapan’s ‘mega-quake’ that never was, and the danger of false alarmsKanako Hosomura was working in a clothing store in Yokohama when an alert on her phone warned of an imminent magnitude 9.9 earthquake. “We all rushed outside,” Hosomura said, recalling how people poured out of nearby shops and offices to watch tall buildings and power lines for signs of shaking. But no earthquake came. Eight minutes after issuing the warning on Friday, the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) cancelled the alert, leaving residents to wonder what had gone wrong. “These alarms do not...South China Morning Post
POLITICS8h agoPanama Geopolitics : US , China and the Canal in 2026The article analyzes the geopolitical landscape of Panama in 2026, focusing on the influence of the US and China regarding the Panama Canal. This highlights future international power dynamics and strategic infrastructure.riotimesonline.com · Brazil
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