Beijing: The ChiNext Index, which tracks China’s Nasdaq-style board of growth enterprises, saw a rise of 1.73 percent, closing at 2,235.05 points on Tuesday. This increase marks another positive day for the index, which is a key indicator for growth s…
Beijing: China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) is seeking public input on a proposal to establish mandatory national standards for mobile power sources, including portable power banks. This move comes as the industry has exper…
Abu Dhabi: Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany together with the First Ladies of Africa, who are their Ambassadors, and various Ministries of Health, Education, Communication, and Gender, marked Int…
Windhoek: Minister of Urban and Rural Development, James Sankwasa, emphasized the need for traditional leaders to adhere to customary laws to prevent leadership disputes and foster community progress. His remarks were delivered on his behalf at the co…
Jingning: For some villagers in east China’s mountainous Jingning She Autonomous County, each tiny potted plant could be a green coin jingling toward a richer tomorrow. Established in 1984, Jingning in Zhejiang Province is China’s sole autonomous coun…
Tokyo: Tokyo stocks ended lower Monday on concern over the tariff policy of U.S. President Donald Trump. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei stock index, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average, ended down 110.06 points, or 0.28 percent, from Friday at 39,459.62. The…
Windhoek: Chinese stocks closed mixed on Monday, with the benchmark Shanghai Composite Index rising by 0.27 percent to reach 3,519.65 points. Meanwhile, the Shenzhen Component Index experienced a slight decline, closing 0.11 percent lower at 10,684.52…
Windhoek: Hong Kong’s stock market ended higher on Monday with the benchmark Hang Seng Index up 0.26 percent to close at 24,203.32 points. The positive movement in the stock market reflects a steady performance, contributing to investor confidence.
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Windhoek: Afghanistan has achieved self-sufficiency in the production of salt and banned its import to the country, according to deputy spokesman for the Afghan interim government Hamdullah Fitrat.
According to Namibia Press Agency, the state-run R…
Pasuruan: At least two people have died and three others remain missing after a boat carrying 20 people capsized off the coast of Pasir Panjang, Pasuruan, in Indonesia’s East Java province. The incident occurred on Sunday afternoon, and local media pr…
Beijing: War provocations by “Taiwan independence” armed forces are futile and will only lead to self-destruction, said a Chinese defense spokesperson on Monday. Jiang Bin, spokesperson for the Ministry of National Defense, made the remarks in respons…
Macao: The City University of Macao launched its Global Summer Institute (GSI) program 2025 on Monday, offering academic courses and opportunities for international exchange to local and overseas students. Featuring specialized courses on artificial i…
Windhoek: China faced a significant setback in their men’s water polo campaign at the 2025 World Aquatics Championships, suffering a 26-5 defeat against Greece in their second Group D match. This result marks China’s second consecutive loss in the tou…
Seoul: A last-second layup from veteran center Park Ji-su lifted South Korea to a dramatic 78-76 win over New Zealand in a Group A clash at the FIBA Women’s Asia Cup on Monday. South Korea had seen its 11-point lead after three quarters evaporate when…
Beijing: China stands ready to take the Meeting of the Council of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Member States as an opportunity to ensure the complete success of the Tianjin summit, a foreign ministry …
