There’s a Welcome Glimpse of Normality in Asia
Crises are wrenching, and instructive — but not the only thing going on. Three central banks in Asia displayed some ...
The Express Tribune on MSN1d
The myth of Central Asia's trade potential
This write-up analyses the much-touted 'trade potential of Central Asia'. But first an AI Overview of Gwadar Port (GP) and Chabahar (CPP). GP, by 2045, is designed to handle 400 million metric ton ...
Singapore then and now: Fascinating historic photos show how the country has transformed in the 60 years since it gained independence
What a difference 60 years makes. These fascinating photos show how Singapore has developed in dramatic fashion since it ...
The Diplomat4d
How the CCP Co-opted an Ancient Buddhist Monk
The Chinese government venerates Kumarajiva not only for his contributions to Buddhism but also as a symbol of China’s ...
CounterPunch7d
Atatürk’s Ankara
This is the twelvth part in a series about riding night trains across Europe and the Near East to Armenia—to spend time in worlds beyond the pathological ...
astanatimes.com15d
30 Years of Beijing Declaration: Central Asia Pushes for Gender Equality Progress
ASTANA — Representatives from Central Asian regional organizations, development partners, private sector and civil society convened for a high-level meeting hosted by the Kazakh government and UN ...
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Asian central banks cut rates to mitigate growth risks
Recent monetary policy decisions in Asia highlight the challenges that Asian central banks face in balancing risks to growth amid rising uncertainty on global trade. The Monetary Authority of ...
Asian Football Confederation17d
AFC Women's Asian Cup - Home
Kuala Lumpur: The race to qualify for the next edition of Asia’s most prestigious women’s national team football competition marked its latest milestone today with 37 Member Associations (MAs) ...
fpri.org17d
Central Asian Migrants Face Harsh Treatment at Moscow’s Sakharovo Detention Center
The lives of Central Asian migrant laborers in Russia have become much worse since the terrorist attack on Moscow’s Crocus City Hall on March 22, 2024, that ...
The New York Times23d
Fireworks and Family Feasts Kick Off Year of the Snake
Known as Seollal in South Korea and Tet in Vietnam, the beginning of the lunisolar year is the most important holiday in many Asian countries. In China, it prompts the world’s largest annual ...
Orlando Sentinel24d
Pictures: Ramen Rumble 7 at Morimoto Asia
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Central Asia’s Response to Global Power Shifts
Central Asia navigates complex relations among major powers. Water scarcity, climate change, and governance challenges threaten agriculture and stability. The region is looking to make the most ...