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Published on 05:33 GMT

Oman offered Gwadar, Karachi ports use for access to Central Asia

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has offered Oman the use of Gwadar and Karachi ports for greater access to emerging markets in Central Asia. The offer was made during a high-level meeting between Commerce Minister Jam Kamal and his Omani counterpart, Qais Al Yousif in …

Source: Dawn - Center-left
Published on 06:18 GMT

Hospitality sector imports tourism workers from Asia to ease labour shortages

Pavlin Kossev, chairman of the Varna branch of the BHRA. Photo: BTA Staff shortages are worsening as more hotels and restaurants open in coastal resorts and staff demand better conditions and pay, according to Pavlin Kossev, chairman of the Varna branch of …

Source: BNR - Radio Bulgaria - Uncategorized
Published on 00:46 GMT

Bihar's 6-Lane Mokama-Begusarai Bridge, Asia's Widest, To Open In April

The construction of the Mokama-Begusarai bridge across the Ganges River in Bihar is almost complete, with workers now giving it the finishing touches. The bridge, which will link Aunta in Mokama to Simaria in Begusarai, is expected to be open to the public …

Source: NDTV - Center-right
Published on 03:37 GMT

Singapore leads in card payment usage in Southeast Asia

Cards are the most widely accepted payment option. Singapore has the highest penetration rate for cards in Southeast Asia, with credit (80%) and debit cards being the most used payment methods, according to an Antom report. The report showed that cards are …

Source: Singapore Business Review - Neutral
Published on 06:22 GMT

Bong Go, Erwin Tulfo top February Pulse Asia poll

MANILA, Philippines Sen. Bong Go and ACT-CIS Rep. Erwin Tulfo topped the latest Pulse Asia survey on senatorial preferences. In the Feb. 20 to 26, 2025 survey, 58.1 percent of respondents said they would vote for Go while 56.6 percent said they would vote …

Source: The Manila Times - Uncategorized
Published on 06:39 GMT

'Wait-and-see' approach in South-east Asia towards...

DENPASAR (Bali) - At the height of Covid-19 crisis in July, when the Delta variant of the coronavirus tore through Indonesia, the second-largest hospital in the capital Jakarta, charged with treating Covid-19 patients, had more than 250 patients and was …

Source: Eleven Myanmar - Neutral
Published on 00:15 GMT

Why Are AI Companions Especially Popular in East Asia?

As a psychologist who studies culture and cognition, I’m intrigued by the following observation: Robots and AI companions are much more popular in Japan and China than they are in the United States and Canada. Humanoid robots like Pepper are already …

Source: Psychology Today - Label Pending
Published on 00:10 GMT

ASIA/CHINA - A new "Rosary Group" is formed in Huangzhou to pray for the Pope's intentions

Wenzhou - Pray according to the intentions indicated each month by the Pope, the diocese, and the parish community, following each day the path indicated by the humility of Mary. This was the intention with which the new "Rosary Group" was formed …

Source: Fides - Public Broadcaster
Published on 00:10 GMT

ASIA/INDIA - New violence in Manipur: a “comprehensive dialogue plan” is needed to address it

Imphal (Agenzia Fides) – New episodes of violence have broken four months of relative calm in the Indian state of Manipur, rekindling tensions in this northeastern region. Clashes broke out on March 8, leaving one Kuki protester dead and 16 seriously …

Source: Fides - Public Broadcaster
Published on Mar 12, 2025

Top Hungary news: Hungarian jobs in Asia, hundreds fall ill, disaster in stores, new flights — 12 March, 2025

Source: Daily News Hungary - Neutral