China pledges $124 for Silk Road, terms it 'project of the century'
"We should build an open platform of cooperation and uphold and grow an open world economy," Xi said in his opening address outlining China's vision.
May 14, 2017, 16:41 PM IST
Pakistan signs nearly USD 500 million in China deals at Silk Road summit
Pakistan signed new deals with China on Saturday worth nearly $500 million ahead of Beijing`s international forum on its "Silk Road" trade and infrastructure initiative for Asia, Africa and Europe, the Pakistani government said.
May 14, 2017, 09:22 AM IST
Cyprus - A perfect destination for Indian tourists
In Greek mythology, Cyprus was the birthplace of Aphrodite, the goddess of beauty and love. So the picturesque island could be a perfect wedding destination for Indians, say authorities here who are chalking out plans to woo them.
May 02, 2017, 10:13 AM IST
ADB lending hits record high
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) operations exceeded the $30 billion mark for the first time in its 50-year history as regional demand for development finance and knowledge continues to grow, a report said on Tuesday.
Apr 25, 2017, 18:15 PM IST
China wants India to be part of Belt and Road Initiative
"India is an important partner of the Belt and Road Initiative. It was, remains and will be so in the future," Liu Jinsong, Minister at the Embassy of China in India, said.
Apr 21, 2017, 18:05 PM IST
Malaysia seizes $3.1 million worth of rhino horns at airport
Malaysian authorities have seized about $3.1 million worth of rhinoceros horns flown in from Mozambique via Qatar, the latest seizure in Asia of products from endangered species to feed demand for traditional remedies.
Apr 10, 2017, 12:45 PM IST
Asia's largest tulip garden opens for tourists in Kashmir
Asia's largest tulip garden opened for the tourists in Kashmir.
Apr 02, 2017, 13:29 PM IST
Jammu-Kashmir tunnel 1st in India to have transverse ventilation system
The Chenani-Nashri tunnel on Jammu-Srinagar National Highway, which Prime Minister Narendra Modi will dedicate to the nation this Sunday, is the India's first and the world's sixth tunnel to have transverse ventilation system, providing fresh air to passengers.
Mar 31, 2017, 18:38 PM IST
Pushing organ donation programme forward in Asia
With Asia lagging behind the rest of the world in the field of organ donation and transplantation, the Indian Society of Organ Transplantation (ISOT) is organising a midterm meeting in Chennai for its promotion.
Mar 16, 2017, 00:07 AM IST
India 'only setback' in Asia for women's representation
India was the only country in Asia which suffered a "setback" in women's representation in parliaments in 2016, a report by a global inter-parliamentary institution said on the eve of the International Women's Day.
Mar 07, 2017, 17:53 PM IST
Do you know where Asia's cleanest village is? - Read
Mawlynnong has a environmentally conscious village population to alomost zero tolerance for littering and throwing waste.
Feb 16, 2017, 13:11 PM IST
US committed to strong and active engagement in Asia: Donald Trump
The US is committed to its strong and active engagement in Asia, President Donald Trump has said as he telephoned New Zealand Prime Minister Bill English to discuss regional peace and security.
Feb 06, 2017, 13:37 PM IST
Malaria superbug lineage expanding swiftly in Asia
The emergence and spread of artemisinin drug resistant P falciparum lineage represents a serious threat to global malaria control and eradication efforts.
Feb 02, 2017, 16:03 PM IST
Islamic State pushing for Asian links, expansion: Philippines
The Philippines has received intelligence that shows closer links between domestic militants and Islamic State, its defence minister said on Thursday, adding weight to worries that Middle East extremists are building a network in Southeast Asia.
Jan 26, 2017, 18:39 PM IST
Asian TPP nations pledge to salvage trade accord after US exit
The TPP, which the United States had signed but not ratified, was a pillar of former US president Barack Obama`s pivot to Asia.
Jan 24, 2017, 09:31 AM IST
Donald Trump's White House vows to stop China from taking South China Sea islands
The comments at a briefing from White House spokesman Sean Spicer signalled a sharp departure from years of cautious US handling of China`s assertive pursuit of territory claims in Asia.
Jan 24, 2017, 09:26 AM IST
South Korea's acting president urges 'swift' THAAD deployment
North Korea's nuclear and missile capabilities are accelerating at an "unprecedented" pace, the South's acting president said today, urging the swift deployment of a US anti-missile system that has infuriated Beijing.
Jan 23, 2017, 15:56 PM IST
Hope as Philippines communist peace talks open: Govt
The Philippines expressed hope Thursday of securing a permanent ceasefire deal with communist rebels waging one of Asia`s longest insurgencies, as peace talks resumed in Italy.
Jan 19, 2017, 17:57 PM IST
Raisina Dialogue: Not unusual for two large neighbours to have some differences, says PM Modi on China
Inaugurating the second edition of the Raisina Dialogue on Tuesday, PM Modi said that in May 2014, people of India had ushered in a new normal.
Jan 17, 2017, 18:24 PM IST
Philippines` Duterte wants US troops out in two years
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said Wednesday he wants US troops out of his country in the next two years and is willing to scrap defence pacts with longtime ally Washington if necessary.
Oct 26, 2016, 20:01 PM IST
