Author: Isla

As of April 27, 2026, the Dazu Rock Carvings stand as a timeless testament to ancient artistry amid Chongqing’s misty mountains. Known locally as Dazu Shike, these intricate Buddhist sculptures draw adventurers seeking profound cultural immersion. Discover why American travelers are flocking here for an unforgettable blend of history and serenity. On April 27, 2026, amid the blooming spring cherry blossoms framing Chongqing’s rugged landscapes, the **Dazu Rock Carvings** emerge as one of China’s most mesmerizing open-air galleries. Carved between the 7th and 13th centuries, these monumental Buddhist reliefs, known locally as Dazu Shike, transform sheer cliffs into a symphony…

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The appreciating yuan and ongoing Sino-Japanese tensions have given Hong Kong tourism a boost ahead of mainland China’s Labour Day “golden week” holiday, with hotel prices rising by as much as 8 per cent, an industry representative has said.Lawmaker Alan Chan Chung-yee, who is also the chief operating officer of Miramar Group, expressed optimism on Monday that the city would welcome more mainland tourists originally heading to other parts of East Asia during the country’s coming long holiday, which runs from May 1 to 5.“There are tourists initially going to East Asia, but as China-Japan relations become more tense, they…

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Certain Stock options of Vir Biotechnology, Inc. are subject to a Lock-Up Agreement Ending on 27-APR-2026. These Stock options will be under lockup for 61 days starting from 25-FEB-2026 to 27-APR-2026.Details: The company, its directors, and its executive officers have agreed with the underwriters, subject to certain limited exceptions, not to dispose of or hedge any of their common stock or securities convertible into or exchangeable for shares of common stock during the period from the date of the prospectus supplement through the date that is 60 days after the date of the prospectus supplement, except with the prior written…

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KUALA LUMPUR, 27 aprile (Reuters) – L’ex primo ministro malese Najib Razak, in carcere, ha ritirato il ricorso contro la sentenza del tribunale che gli ha negato la richiesta di scontare il resto della pena a casa, come ha riferito lunedì il media locale The Edge, citando documenti del tribunale.Najib è stato riconosciuto colpevole di una serie di reati di frode in relazione al suo ruolo nello scandalo multimiliardario 1MDB. – Najib sta scontando una condanna a sei anni di carcere dall’agosto del 2022, dopo essere stato condannato per frode e riciclaggio di denaro in uno dei numerosi casi legati…

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BANGKOK, April 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Huawei officially announced the “Now Is Your Spark” Innovative Launch Event, due to be held in Bangkok, Thailand on May 7, 2026. This launch event will unveil a comprehensive lineup of flagship tablets, wearables, and smartphones. Empowering daily life with technology and exploring future frontiers through innovation, Huawei aims to inspire every user through intelligent experiences across all scenarios. Flagship Tablet to Highlight Huawei Innovative Product Launch in Bangkok As one of the highlights of this launch event, the flagship tablet HUAWEI MatePad Pro Max will make its global debut. The HUAWEI MatePad Pro…

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BEIJING – China’s Ministry of Commerce said Monday that the European Union (EU)’s Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA) poses serious investment barriers and constitutes institutional discrimination.A ministry spokesperson said the Act imposes multiple restrictive requirements on foreign investment in four strategic emerging industries — batteries, electric vehicles, photovoltaics and critical raw materials — and includes exclusionary EU origin clauses in public procurement and public support policies.ALSO READ: Beijing opposes EU’s Russia-related sanctions targeting Chinese firmsThe ministry has formally submitted comments to the European Commission, expressing China’s position and serious concerns over the legislation.In the comments, China argued that the legislation is…

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April 27, 2026JAKARTA – When The Jakarta Post published for the first time today 43 years ago, its prime directive was clear: to tell stories of Indonesia from the perspective of an Indonesian.Standard practice around that period mostly revolved foreign correspondents parachuted from the major capitals of the West to report from the “exotic” East, who often wrote with an outlook which literary critic Edward Said deemed “orientalist”.Or in the words of Karl Marx in the Eighteenth Brumaire of Louis Bonaparte, “they cannot represent themselves, they must be represented.”There was indeed an urgent need to tell the Indonesian story from…

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