The APEC Economies China Studies Scholars Forum kicked off in Guangzhou on June 11 bringing together nearly 100 experts from 16 APEC economies to discuss “China’s Development and the Shared Future of the Asia-Pacific.” Alvin Ang, a professor at Ateneo de Manila University in the Philippines, shared his views with South on how APEC member economies can benefit from economic cooperation despite political differences.Ang highlighted the mutually beneficial exchange of ideas between Philippine creatives and Guangdong manufacturers. He noted that if Filipino innovators are unable to produce competitively at home, they can turn to Guangdong for manufacturing solutions. Such cooperation…
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Time Out’s latest ranking lists the 20 best destinations for foodies in 2026: from Bangkok’s street food to Barcelona’s fine dining. Find out which city tops the global ranking Choose a tour in Ukraine for any taste CHOOSE A TOUR Exploring local cuisine has long since ceased to be merely a side note to a holiday. For many modern travellers, food is the main factor when choosing a country to visit. Time Out magazine has published its latest ranking of the best gastronomic destinations for 2026, having surveyed thousands of locals, as well as leading chefs and restaurant critics.When compiling…
Passengers seen arriving in 2022 at Kunming Changshui International Airport, in China’s southwestern Yunnan province, where U.S. citizen Min Zin was said to be detained last week, according to people familiar with the arrest. AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption AFP via Getty Images CHIANG MAI, Thailand — China has arrested a U.S. citizen on suspicion of spying, the Chinese government said Friday. Min Zin, who heads a think tank focused on his native country of Myanmar, was detained on arrival at Kunming airport in China’s southwest Yunnan province on June 3, according to sources including diplomats in…
The family of a man who died in the Air India plane crash have said they “want answers” one year on from the disaster.Kirit Patel, 68, was flying on Air India flight 171 from Ahmedabad to London on 12 June 2025 to spend the summer with his family in Pensford, on the outskirts of Bristol, when the aeroplane crashed shortly after take-off.Kirit Patel lost his life along with 259 others and his son, Umang Patel, who runs the Post Office in Pensford, said he and his family were still waiting for answers.”As the families, we want answers and that’s what…
On June 8, 2026, Hellmann Worldwide Logistics confirmed it had broken ground on a new dedicated automotive logistics hub in Dubai, UAE. The hub will help Hellmann meet the expanding needs of its automotive customers in the Middle East as well as supporting future growth in the region. Hellmann Worldwide Logistics has broken ground on a new dedicated automotive logistics hub in Jebel Ali Free Zone, Dubai Hellman The new 28,000 sq. m facility is situated in Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza) in the city of Dubai. It has been designed to manage the full spectrum of automotive spare parts logistics, combining…
(WO) — The Texas Railroad Commission (RRC) has launched a project to plug six orphaned gas wells in the coastal waters of Baffin Bay after natural gas leaks were reported by local residents. The wells, located in the Cayo del Grullo area roughly 40 miles south of Corpus Christi, will be plugged through the RRC’s State Managed Plugging Program (SMP). In addition to plugging the wells, crews will remove associated well structures as part of the remediation effort. The project is being funded through a portion of the $100 million appropriated by the Texas Legislature for emergency and…
A one-year-old boy remains in a critical condition in a Hong Kong hospital after contracting Covid-19, the second infant confirmed as severely infected with the contagious disease within a week, according to health authorities.The Centre for Health Protection at the Department of Health said on Friday that both boys had good past health but had not been inoculated against Covid-19.The centre urged unvaccinated high-risk groups to get vaccinated, warning that the overall Covid-19 activity could increase in the coming one or two months.The one-year-old boy developed a fever, cough and runny nose on June 2 and the next day showed…
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During the call, Zhang “called for prioritizing development, improving global governance and promoting inclusive growth of the world economy,” according to a Chinese readout of the video conference that made no explicit mention of tackling macroeconomic imbalances that Western governments blame for declining industrial output and employment. A non-government official briefed on preparations for the G7 summit saw the French presidency’s outreach as an “olive branch” to China, but acknowledged that the G7 was not the best format to put pressure on China to change its trade policy. In delegating Zhang to join the call, Beijing also played the protocol…
Every day, the observation deck outside Liziba Station on Chongqing Rail Transit Line 2 becomes a stage for an unusual spectacle. Throngs of visitors line up, mouths wide open, for a photo framing that makes it look as though the monorails are gliding into their mouths. It”s a newly revitalized sensation on social media. Creative videos are many: Tourists record themselves “savoring” the train, “devouring” it with the dramatic flair of a traditional Chinese fan, or even “packing” it into boxes. Whimsical poses have ballooned into a social media frenzy, transforming the monorail into a symbol of Chongqing’s quirky spirit.…