Xi calls on China, S.Korea to strengthen strategic communication, consolidate foundation of mutual trust

Chinese President Xi Jinping shakes hands with South Korean President Lee Jae-myung during the APEC chairmanship handover session of the 32nd APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in Gyeongju, South Korea, Nov. 1, 2025. Xi said here on Saturday that the...

Discovering Culture and Friendship in China's "Snow Capital" Altay

An influencer poses for a picture at the Jiangjunshan International Ski Resort in Altay, northwest China's Xinjiang, Uyghur Autonomous Region, in January 2025. Altay Prefecture, located in the northwest frontier of China, sits in the northeast...

Clark hosts over 1k ASEAN Engineers

CLARK FREEPORT — Clark welcomed more than 1,200 Asean engineers on Oct. 28, affirming its rise as Asia’s leading destination for meetings and conferences. The 43rd Conference of the Asean Federation of Engineering Organizations (Cafeo), held from...

COLUMN: Keep food safety on menu this holiday season

It’s the time of year when ingredients for treasured family recipes top the shopping list, table decorations come out of the cabinet and great-grandma’s china set adorns the table. These preparations are in anticipation of a memorable holiday meal...

Saudi travellers fuel Switzerland's growth

Switzerland has long been the quintessential summer escape for Gulf travellers, synonymous with pristine alpine air and secluded luxury. But as the market matures and regional competitors emerge, maintaining momentum requires more than just...

Indonesia's digital ministry reviews on China's influencer policy

Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs (Kemkomdigi) is reviewing China's new policy requiring digital influencers to obtain certification before producing content on specific topics. The regulation has drawn attention...

Exclusive: inside Wyndham’s plans to scale a boutique brand

Wyndham Hotels and Resorts Vice President of Development, South East Asia and Pacific Rim, Matt Holmes, discusses the power of boutique hotels and the opportunities that lie ahead through the company’s partnership with Ovolo Hotels. The demand for...

(Hello Africa) Kenyan chefs inspired by Chinese cuisine amid blossoming cultural ties

A contestant prepares ingredients during the 2025 Africa Championship of Chinese Cuisine held in Nairobi, Kenya, Oct. 30, 2025. (Xinhua/Li Yahui)The 2025 Africa Championship of Chinese Cuisine was held in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi, where local...

Rohit Shetty, Saina, Harbhajan new Fit India Icons at Mumbai conclave

Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya felicitated new Fit India Icons Rohit Shetty, Saina Nehwal, and Harbhajan Singh at a Mumbai conclave, stressing that fitness is crucial for realizing the vision of a Viksit Bharat by 2047. The Union Minister for...

Centre allocates 48 routes for seaplane service in Kerala: Tourism Minister Riyas

Kerala Tourism Minister P A Mohamed Riyas on Friday said that the Centre has allocated 48 routes for seaplanes in the state. Riyas shared the news in a Facebook post in which he also said that a plan to provide basic infrastructure as part of...

Day of Dead attracting more tourists to Mexico

02:16 Mexico’s Day of the Dead celebrations have become a global attraction, drawing millions of visitors eager to experience the country’s most colorful and spiritual holiday. That’s creating its own economic boom, as CGTN’s Alasdair Baverstock...

Janus Victoria’s “Diamonds in the Sand” Examines Lonely Deaths in Japan

Courtesy of Far East Film Festival.Fifteen years ago, director Janus Victoria first read about kodokushi in a magazine. The Japanese term, which translates to “lonely death,” refers to a phenomenon of people dying alone and remaining undiscovered...

Sensex slips over 250 points, Nifty dips below 25,700 as private banks, FMCG stocks drag

Indian stocks began November on a softer note Monday, with the Sensex and Nifty retreating after a strong October rally, as weakness in private banks and fast-moving consumer goods stocks weighed on sentiment. Still, momentum from quarterly...

Smart Travel: U.S. Troops Move to Aid Jamaica, New Flights to Land in Reno Tahoe, Dubai Secures Global Trade Summit and More

Looking for calm seas or clear skies? Windstar Cruises just opened bookings for its next all-suite yacht, Star Explorer, with immersive routes through Europe and a christening ceremony on the River Thames. Meanwhile, Reno Tahoe is rolling out new...

Documentary on China-Laos friendship screened in Laos

(Xinhua) 21:35, October 31, 2025 VIENTIANE, Oct. 31 (Xinhua) -- A screening of the documentary "Hands of Hope," a film highlighting the friendship between China and Laos, was held on Thursday in Lao capital Vientiane, attended by government...

Kerala must tap massive non-resident cluster to boost medical value travel business: Experts

K. Saravana Kumar, Consul General of Malaysia in Chennai speaking at the valedictory function of Kerala Health Tourism and Global Ayurveda Summit and Expo. Kerala has enormous opportunity in boosting medical and tourism revenue through medical...

Hospitality and Heart Make Los Cabos, Mexico, a Tried-and-True Incentive Destination

Something shimmered in a tree branch as I toured Las Ventanas al Paraíso, a Rosewood Resort on the shores of the Sea of Cortez in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Tarek Cheneier, director of food and beverage, was telling me about the intentional design...

The relentless rise of China’s medical science

Kamran Abbasi, editor in chief The BMJ kabbasi{at}bmj.com Mention China to a medical journal editor, and their mind will leap to studies on irrelevant research questions drawn from the UK Biobank. It might also jump to numerous analyses of Global...

How Maldives’ Muizzu gives India new cause for concern

If local news reports not denied by the Maldivian government are to be believed, the administration of President Mohamed Muizzu has imported two more batches of drones from Turkey. Team Muizzu had done so once earlier, when the president had taken...

Ajman's Masfout joins UN Tourism Best Tourism Villages Network

Masfout in UAE’s Ajman was recognised as one of the world's Best Tourism Village (BTV) by the World Tourism Organisation (UN Tourism) during a special ceremony in Huzhou City, China, attended by a UAE delegation led by Mahmood Khaleel Alhashmi,...