The Vietnamese government is striving to register an economic growth rate of 6.8 to 7 percent for 2024, higher than the National Assembly (NA)’s target of 6 percent to 6.5 percent, Vietnam News Agency reported Thursday, citing the latest update from …
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Tokyo stocks closed higher on Thursday, with the benchmark Nikkei briefly climbing over 2 percent, as exporter issues were sought following the yen’s plunge against the U.S. dollar on Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s dovish comments.
Japan’s…
An array of high-profile events were held in the past week to celebrate the 75th founding anniversary of the People’s Republic of China (PRC), with President Xi Jinping renewing his call for building a strong country.
At a reception held on the eve …
The ninth round of matches in La Liga kicks off on Friday to end an intense period before the second international break of the season.
Nearly every team in La Liga, especially those playing in European competitions, will welcome the rest after a pe…
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Wednesday sent a message of condolences to Nepalese Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba, over the severe floods and landslides in Nepal.
Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Cen…
Former Real Madrid and Argentina international midfielder Fernando Gago is the leading candidate for the vacant managerial position at Boca Juniors, according to widespread media reports.
Gago, who is currently in charge of Mexico’s Guadalajara, has…
A hospital fire, which broke out on Thursday morning in Pingtung County in southern Taiwan, has claimed eight lives as of 1 p.m., according to local media reports.
The Pingtung County government said that the eight individuals — six men and two wom…
The Ethiopian government has announced that the country’s economy grew over 8 percent in its fiscal year, which ended on July 7.
Ethiopian Minister of Planning and Development Fitsum Assefa said that building on an 8.1 percent economic growth in the…
During China’s National Day holiday, 18 students participated in a study tour in north China to learn about and appreciate traditional Chinese architecture.
They explored features like mortise-and-tenon joints and the iconic loong figures curled aro…
Leverkusen’s coach Xabi Alonso shared that he often feels excitement heading into training sessions, particularly when thinking about Nigerian striker Victor Boniface’s talent for both artistic moves and powerful goals.
Boniface was a standout in Le…
Beijing: Chinese veteran Ma Long and world No. 3 Wang Manyu claimed victory in the men’s and women’s singles round of 32, respectively, at the World Table Tennis (WTT) China Smash on Wednesday.
Confronting China’s most decorated Olympian Ma, the 21-y…
A group, Maituta Youth Foundation, on Tuesday held a unity rally in Gusau, as part of activities to mark Nigeria’s 64th Independence Anniversary.
Director of the group, Jabeer Bala, who led the rally, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that it wa…
Karim Adeyemi is making headlines after scoring his first hat-trick in Dortmund’s 7-1 victory over Celtic in the UEFA Champions League, earning a reputation as a talented yet unpredictable star stepping into the spotlight.
“I have learned my part. I…
Jakarta: I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport in Indonesia’s Bali has increased flight frequency between the tourist island and China’s Hong Kong, by integrating AirAsia flights into its schedule.
Ahmad Syaugi Shahab, general manager of I Gusti N…
