BEIJING — A Chinese defense spokesman on Thursday called on the international community to jointly contain Japan”s neo-militarism. Jiang Bin, a spokesman for the Ministry of National Defense, made the remarks in response to a media query about Tokyo framing China as a “security threat” in the Pacific, while rejecting China’s criticisms of its neo-militarist moves. Jiang pointed out that in recent years, Japan has seen sharp hikes in its defense budget, developed and deployed offensive weapons, eased restrictions on exporting lethal weapons, pushed to revise the pacifist Constitution, clamored to be a war-capable nation, and even touted abandoning the…
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According to Deloitte’s 2026 Media and Entertainment Industry Outlook, the evolution of quality, cross-platform audience intelligence and AI integration are transforming competitive dynamics across the media and entertainment landscape. It states that tech companies over the past two decades have been one of the key driving forces behind how people create, consume and interact with media. Factors like user-generated short videos, content-focused algorithms and video on demand services have revolutionised the media industry and companies that scaled the fastest provided services like these for free, monetising through ads that could reach millions of active users. The report states that the…
WAM The UAE is exploring closer economic ties with Caribbean nations after taking part as a special guest at a major regional foreign ministers’ meeting in Suriname. Omar Shehadeh, Envoy of the UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs to the Caribbean and Pacific States, attended the Caribbean Community’s Council for Foreign and Community Relations meeting in Paramaribo, where discussions focused on trade, investment, renewable energy and climate cooperation. During the summit, the UAE expressed interest in pursuing a broader economic partnership agreement with CARICOM, the regional bloc representing Caribbean nations. In response, Caribbean foreign ministers agreed to begin exploratory discussions on…
78 Companies Recognised as Consumer Caring Scheme Marks 15th Anniversary HONG KONG, May 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Hong Kong’s retail sector is steadily regaining momentum, underpinned by improving consumer sentiment and robust Mainland Labour Day Golden Week performance. Amid this market rebound, the industry is shifting from price competition towards value creation, focusing on sharper brand positioning, elevated service quality, and superior customer experiences. 78 local enterprises across diverse sectors were recognised by the 15th Edition of “Consumer Caring Scheme” Organised by GS1 Hong Kong, the “Consumer Caring Scheme” (the Scheme) responds directly to this trend. Widely recognised across industries,…
The Kuala Lumpur magistrates’ court allowed the accused bail of RM4,000 with two sureties and ordered him to report to a police station once a month. KUALA LUMPUR: A p-hailing rider has been charged in the magistrates’ court here today with making a death threat against a 24-year-old woman last week. A Vinodvarma, 36, is accused of committing the offence against barbershop assistant Ashha Begum near a shop along Jalan Ipoh at about 6.20pm on May 22. During the incident, the accused, who was allegedly intoxicated, was said to have demanded that the victim repay money he had used to…
Executive Director Morten Laugesen is leaving the position after 17 years. Photo: Freja Nanna Mogensen The Sino-Danish Center (SDC) in Beijing is searching for a new director after current director Morten Laugesen announced he will step down later this year following more than 17 years at the center. “I have had plenty of time to think about whether I should continue in this fantastic job that I have really enjoyed, or whether, at the age of almost 52, it was time to try something else,” he said to ScandAsia. The position was recently officially posted, with the new director expected…
In 2024, when Jiangsu Delong, the world’s second-largest stainless-steel producer, filed for bankruptcy, several Chinese firms and state-owned enterprises quietly absorbed its Indonesian assets. Among them was China First Heavy Industries, a state-owned enterprise founded in 1954 as one of China’s early Soviet-backed industrial projects. Today, China First Heavy Industries supplies military-grade metals to China’s military, including reactor vessels for nuclear submarines. For a manufacturer embedded deeply in China’s naval industrial base, securing nickel feedstock for specialty steels is crucial.The episode reveals China’s strategy for critical minerals: Incentivizing access to upstream assets for Chinese firms reduces the risk of supply…
Dubai, United Arab Emirates–(Newsfile Corp. – May 28, 2026) – DRFK Turkish International is celebrating its first year in Dubai, marking a significant milestone for a multidisciplinary medical center built around Turkish medical expertise, advanced healthcare technology, and Dubai’s high standards of patient care.To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/9405/297959_eb6cd6ec74b9787e_001full.jpgLocated in Jumeirah 3, Dubai, DRFK Turkish International has established itself as a comprehensive medical destination offering services across neurosurgery, spine care, dental care, aesthetics, pediatrics, radiology, physiotherapy, and rehabilitation. The center combines modern medical equipment, specialist-led care, and a multilingual patient experience for residents and international…
Multiple sclerosis patients in the UAE have opened up about how their lives were impacted since being diagnosed with the condition.The National spoke with UAE residents who were diagnosed with the disease as well as a senior figure from the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, in the lead-up to World MS Day on May 30.This year’s theme, My MS Diagnosis: Navigating MS Together, focuses on the uncertainty and emotional toll many people face after diagnosis and the importance of support systems, early detection and better awareness surrounding the condition.A diagnosis of MS alone can be devastating, but those living with the…
Long perceived as a “frugal” space programme focused on a few flagship low-cost missions, India’s space sector has clearly entered a new phase. New Delhi is no longer simply seeking to demonstrate technological capability. The objective is now to build an integrated, sovereign and export-oriented space power. In 2023, India achieved a historic first with the landing of Chandrayaan-3 on the Moon’s south pole. This region was still unexplored by other space powers that had previously reached the lunar surface. A few weeks later, ISRO (the Indian Space Research Organisation) launched Aditya-L1, India’s first mission dedicated to studying the Sun.…