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Transport network plays key role in keeping region connected

The Kunming Dry Port train, part of the China-Laos-Thailand Railway, has begun operations from Anning, Yunnan province, passing through Vientiane and eventually reaching the coastal city of Ranong in Thailand in November. Economic ties between Laos and China, particularly between Vientiane and Kunming, have been significantly strengthened, promoting passenger transport and goods logistics, as well as collaboration in areas such …

Collaboration Economic Thailand Kunming Vientiane Key Role Laos Railway

1 month ago

Election Results LIVE: Jalgaon City, Jalgaon Rural, Jamner, Muktainagar, Pachora and Raver seats in Jalgaon district, Maharashtra

Hindustan Times

Live By Live updates on election results for Jalgaon City, Jalgaon Rural, Jamner, Muktainagar, Pachora and Raver assembly seats in Jalgaon district. Track vote counting trends announced by the Election Commission for these seats in the Maharashtra assembly elections. The Election Commission is announcing results for Jalgaon City, Jalgaon Rural, Jamner, Muktainagar, Pachora and Raver seats in Jalgaon district of …

Assembly Maharashtra Election Election Results Seats Jalgaon Jalgaon District

1 month ago

Rand Exposed to Global Risk Aversion: BMI's Madzime

Bloomberg

00:00 So over the past few days we have seen EAM assets reacting to what is happening in the U.S. as they typically do. When you look at the B2 corridor, but more broadly across the region, I think in light of the potential changes that we'll see in terms of U.S. fiscal policy and terms of trade policy, we …

Europe Growth China Markets Africa South Africa Risk

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Trump never visited Africa as President. Here's what Africans expect from a second term

NPR

Trump never visited Africa as President. Here's what Africans expect from a second term We look at what will a second Trump term will mean for Africa - a continent the President elect has never visited and has openly denigrated. IGUNZA: But there are those who worry that Trump's America First agenda could significantly cut down on U.S. financial aid …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

China-Vietnam dialogue held in Chongqing on boosting business, trade ties

China Daily

A dialogue on cooperation in China-Vietnam business, trade and logistics is held in Chongqing's Nan'an district on Friday. As of Oct 30, the China-Vietnam freight trains passing through Chongqing have operated in both directions a total of 132 trips, carrying a combined total of 4,224 standard containers with a cargo value of 1.01 billion yuan. In the first three quarters …

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Li calls for solidarity of Mekong nations

China Daily

Premier Li Qiang, leaders of Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam, and Masatsugu Asakawa, president of the Asian Development Bank, pose for a group photo before the eighth Greater Mekong Subregion Summit in Kunming, Yunnan province, on Thursday. WANG ZHUANGFEI/CHINA DAILY Premier Li Qiang called on Thursday for greater unity and coordination among countries of the Greater Mekong Subregion to …

Vietnam China Development Cooperation Kunming Mekong Various Fields

1 month, 2 weeks ago

China-Vietnam dialogue held in Chongqing on boosting business, trade ties

China Daily

A dialogue on cooperation in China-Vietnam business, trade and logistics is held in Chongqing's Nan'an district on Friday. As of Oct 30, the China-Vietnam freight trains passing through Chongqing have operated in both directions a total of 132 trips, carrying a combined total of 4,224 standard containers with a cargo value of 1.01 billion yuan. In the first three quarters …

Vietnam China Chongqing

Li calls for solidarity of Mekong nations

China Daily

By Cao Desheng | China Daily | Updated: 2024-11-08 07:11 Premier Li Qiang, leaders of Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam, and Masatsugu Asakawa, president of the Asian Development Bank, pose for a group photo before the eighth Greater Mekong Subregion Summit in Kunming, Yunnan province, on Thursday. WANG ZHUANGFEI/CHINA DAILY Premier Li Qiang called on Thursday for greater unity …

Vietnam Economic Cooperation China Development Kunming Mekong Nations Gms

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Mekong region countries should steer clear of external divisive forces

China Daily

Premier Li Qiang, leaders of Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam, and Masatsugu Asakawa, president of the Asian Development Bank, pose for a group photo before the eighth Greater Mekong Subregion Summit in Kunming, Yunnan province, on Thursday. WANG ZHUANGFEI/CHINA DAILY Premier Li Qiang met with the leaders of Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam on Thursday during the eighth …

China Region Cooperation Regional Kunming Mekong Countries

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Li calls for solidarity of Mekong nations

China Daily

Premier Li Qiang, leaders of Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam, and Masatsugu Asakawa, president of the Asian Development Bank, pose for a group photo before the eighth Greater Mekong Subregion Summit in Kunming, Yunnan province, on Thursday. WANG ZHUANGFEI/CHINA DAILY Premier Li Qiang called on Thursday for greater unity and coordination among countries of the Greater Mekong Subregion to …

Vietnam China Development Cooperation Kunming Mekong Nations Gms

Chinese premier expects China, ADB to boost cooperation

China Daily

KUNMING -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Wednesday said that he hopes China and the Asian Development Bank will continue to focus on development and extend the frontiers of bilateral cooperation. China will continue to participate in and support Greater Mekong Subregion economic cooperation, and work with all parties to promote regional development and prosperity, Li said. He noted that …

China Development Cooperation Chinese Adb Mekong Subregion

Chinese premier expects China, ADB to boost cooperation

China Daily

KUNMING -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Wednesday said that he hopes China and the Asian Development Bank will continue to focus on development and extend the frontiers of bilateral cooperation. China will continue to participate in and support Greater Mekong Subregion economic cooperation, and work with all parties to promote regional development and prosperity, Li said. He noted that …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Myanmar's Military Chief to Attend China Summits as Conflict Escalates

Al Jazeera

Myanmar's army chief is visiting China for three summits in Kunming, a country regarded as Naypyidaw's most important international ally. The visit comes as the country faces escalating conflict near its border with China, which is a major ally and arms supplier. The military government has suffered recent setbacks on the battlefield, and China is concerned about the stability of …

Law International Relations Military Asia Kunming

6 months ago

Diamond-clad friendship

China Daily

MA XUEJING/CHINA DAILY China and Cambodia marked the 65th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations in February 2023.The two countries have elevated relations to "diamond hexagon cooperation", marking an upgrade in their ironclad friendship amid increasing geopolitical tensions. Interestingly, under the new diamond hexagon framework, getting involved in Cambodia's energy sector could be feasible for China, potentially given its …

China Development Economic Cooperation Countries Ties Chinese

6 months ago

Diamond-clad friendship

China Daily

MA XUEJING/CHINA DAILY China and Cambodia marked the 65th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations in February 2023.The two countries have elevated relations to "diamond hexagon cooperation", marking an upgrade in their ironclad friendship amid increasing geopolitical tensions. Interestingly, under the new diamond hexagon framework, getting involved in Cambodia's energy sector could be feasible for China, potentially given its …

Development Cooperation Countries Ties Chinese Both Countries Relations

6 months, 1 week ago

Highly potent opioids are showing up in drug users in Africa for the first time, report says

Associated Press

ABUJA, Nigeria — Traces of highly potent opioids known as nitazenes have for the first time been found to be consumed by people who use drugs in Africa, according to a report released Wednesday by the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime, a nonprofit organization. The report focused on Sierra Leone and Guinea-Bissau and is based on chemical testing of …

Report Drug Sierra Leone Guinea Nitazenes

9 months, 2 weeks ago

Australia’s Nuclear Subs Will Be Welcome in Singapore, PM Says

Hindustan Times

-- Australia’s future fleet of nuclear submarines will be welcome to dock in Singapore, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said, as differences over how to handle China’s burgeoning military footprint dominated the early stages of a special Asean summit in Melbourne. HT Image Lee, at a joint press conference with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Tuesday, said Southeast Asian nations …

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2 years, 8 months ago

Asia set for strong growth despite Ukraine risks: ADB

Al Jazeera

Asia’s developing economies are expected to grow 5.2 percent in 2022 and 5.3 percent in 2023 on the back of a strong recovery in domestic demand and exports, the Asian Development Bank said on Wednesday. The region’s strong economic outlook, however, faces risks, including Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, resurging cases of COVID-19, and interest rate hikes in the United States, …

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3 years, 4 months ago

The End of Geoeconomics?

The Diplomat

This week’s DRI Asia Review is centered around a deceptively simple question: to what extent can geopolitics shape international economic relations? To probe it, we look at recent news about China-U.S. trade numbers and what now looks like an abject failure of the Trump administration’s attempt to tame China through tariffs, on the possibility of Australia-South Korea cooperation on rare …

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Transport network plays key role in keeping region connected

Election Results LIVE: Jalgaon City, Jalgaon Rural, Jamner, Muktainagar, Pachora and Raver seats in Jalgaon district, Maharashtra

Rand Exposed to Global Risk Aversion: BMI's Madzime

Trump never visited Africa as President. Here's what Africans expect from a second term

China-Vietnam dialogue held in Chongqing on boosting business, trade ties

Li calls for solidarity of Mekong nations

China-Vietnam dialogue held in Chongqing on boosting business, trade ties

Li calls for solidarity of Mekong nations

Mekong region countries should steer clear of external divisive forces

Li calls for solidarity of Mekong nations

Chinese premier expects China, ADB to boost cooperation

Chinese premier expects China, ADB to boost cooperation

Myanmar's Military Chief to Attend China Summits as Conflict Escalates

Diamond-clad friendship

Diamond-clad friendship

Highly potent opioids are showing up in drug users in Africa for the first time, report says

Australia’s Nuclear Subs Will Be Welcome in Singapore, PM Says

Asia set for strong growth despite Ukraine risks: ADB

The End of Geoeconomics?