The KwaZulu-Natal provincial government says it has finally made a breakthrough in the Ithala Bank matter, and as a result, the 223 166 clients of the historic bank will, in the coming days, access their monies. The money, which is slightly above R2 billion, was frozen when the Prudential Authority, a division of the South… Continue reading Ithala Bank Clients to Access Their Money Before Christmas
Category: Asia Pacific
Xi Jinping’s Vision for an Open, Inclusive Asia-Pacific
BEIJING, Oct. 29 (Xinhua) — Amid mounting trade shocks and heightened geopolitical uncertainties, Chinese President Xi Jinping will join leaders from APEC economies in South Korea in the coming days, in a bid to build consensus for shared prosperity and reaffirm China’s commitment to open, inclusive economic globalization. The International Monetary Fund has projected that… Continue reading Xi Jinping’s Vision for an Open, Inclusive Asia-Pacific
Charting a New Chapter for Asia-Pacific Development Through Unity, Responsibility
SEOUL, Oct. 29 (Xinhua) — Gyeongju, a historic city in South Korea, is about to welcome leaders from the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), the region’s highest-level, most extensive and most influential economic cooperation mechanism. At the invitation of President Lee Jae-myung of the Republic of Korea (ROK), Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend the 32nd APEC… Continue reading Charting a New Chapter for Asia-Pacific Development Through Unity, Responsibility
Asia-Pacific News Agencies Seek Cooperation to Tackle Global Changes, Tech Challenges
ST. PETERSBURG – The 19th General Assembly of the Organisation of Asia-Pacific News Agencies (OANA) kicked off in St. Petersburg on Thursday. During the two-day event, representatives of member news agencies will hold in-depth discussions on how news agencies can respond to global changes and technological challenges. Dmitry Peskov, press secretary of Russian president, read… Continue reading Asia-Pacific News Agencies Seek Cooperation to Tackle Global Changes, Tech Challenges
Xinhua Commentary: Asia-Pacific Must Defend Unity, Openness Amid Rising Global Uncertainty
As leaders prepare to convene in the Peruvian capital of Lima for the 31st APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting, one question looms large: how can the Asia-Pacific region sustain its further development in a world rife with uncertainty? For decades, Asia-Pacific has been an economic powerhouse, driving growth through trade and investment liberalization, business facilitation, and… Continue reading Xinhua Commentary: Asia-Pacific Must Defend Unity, Openness Amid Rising Global Uncertainty
Indian Scientists Demonstrate Rare Electron Localisation Phenomenon
Scientists at the Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR) in India have discovered the rare phenomenon of electron localisation in semiconductors. This discovery could lead to new materials with improved properties that will find applications in various fields, such as lasers, optical modulators, and photoconductors. This is reported by IANS, a partner of… Continue reading Indian Scientists Demonstrate Rare Electron Localisation Phenomenon
South Africa’s Deputy President Visits Vietnam on Working Visit to Southeast Asia
The Deputy President of the Republic of South Africa, Paul Mashatile, has arrived in the capital of Vietnam, Hanoi, to begin the second leg of his first working visit to South East Asia. The politician laid a wreath at the mausoleum of the late Vietnamese leader Ho Chi Minh and conveyed a message of support… Continue reading South Africa’s Deputy President Visits Vietnam on Working Visit to Southeast Asia
Seminar to Boost China-Africa Exchanges and Cooperation
People-centred governance philosophy is the key for the Communist Party of China (CPC) to lead the Chinese people to realise its Chinese dream of national rejuvenation, said Qin Xiaoshun, professor at the University of South Africa at the Seminar on Governance: Exchange and Cooperation held in Johannesburg, South Africa on 1 December. Seminar on Governance:… Continue reading Seminar to Boost China-Africa Exchanges and Cooperation
Chinese-Built Railways ‘Empower Locals To Fish On Their Own’
“MY LIFE SPED UP” Mu Zhen, Wawan’s driving practice mentor, is the Chinese train driver for the Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway, which links Indonesia’s capital with its fourth-largest city.In an operation simulator, Mu told Wawan to ease as the Indonesian driver’s right hand tightly gripped the speed control handle. “Tension may lead to misoperation as the… Continue reading Chinese-Built Railways ‘Empower Locals To Fish On Their Own’
Netanyahu Declares “State of War” After Unprecedented Hamas Attacks Kill 700 Israelis
GAZA/JERUSALEM, Oct. 9 (Xinhua) — Israel’s cabinet declared a “state of war” on Sunday after a massive surprise attack launched by Hamas has so far killed at least 700 in Israel while retaliatory Israeli airstrikes killed at least 413 in Gaza. The Israeli army continued its extensive airstrikes on targets in Gaza on Sunday as Hamas… Continue reading Netanyahu Declares “State of War” After Unprecedented Hamas Attacks Kill 700 Israelis