Asia Pacific View: Beijing Rediscovered—Where Heritage Meets Innovation, Openness Fuels the Future

Beijing, China – Beijing, an ancient capital steeped in profound historical legacy, is radiating its distinctive charm to the world with a revitalized presence. From the storied grandeur of the Forbidden City to the vibrant intangible cultural...

Oman calls for stronger action as Asia-Pacific Environment Ministers’ Forum concludes in Fiji

Suva: Oman participated in its capacity as President of the upcoming United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-7). Over four days of intensive discussions, ministers and officials focused on protecting coasts, marine ecosystems, and nature...

Asia Jewels Show 2025 kicks off in Hyderabad with top designers

The 59th edition of Asia Jewels Show 2025 opens in Hyderabad from August 29–31 at Hotel Taj Krishna. Featuring exclusive gold, diamond, polki, and Victorian designs, the exhibition draws top jewellers, celebrities, and jewellery enthusiasts across...

Asia Cup 2025: All the squads announced so far for the coveted T20 continental event

The cricket fraternity is gearing up for the start of the coveted Asia Cup 2025. The biennial tournament is scheduled to commence on September 9 in the UAE. A total of eight teams will compete for the prestigious Asia Cup throne, which is...

Asia Cup hockey: Lacklustre India scrape past lowly China 4-3

Skipper Harmanpreet fired a hat-trick but India were far from impressive in their narrow 4-3 win over lower-ranked China in their Asia Cup opener, here Friday. Harmanpreet (20th, 33rd, 47th minutes) converted three penalty corners but missed a...

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ASIA/PAKISTAN - Flood toll worsens: One and a half million displaced in Punjab province

Lahore (Agenzia Fides) - "The situation is very serious. It is terrible. In Punjab alone, there are over one and a half million people who have been made homeless due to the floods. These people live on the streets, and it is an enormous effort to...

ASIA/CHINA - Church restorations and reopenings signal a "rebirth" for Catholic communities in Guangdong

sito web Xinde.org Zhanjiang (Agenzia Fides) – The Catholic community in Maoming celebrates the solemn reopening of the parish church, which had been closed for a long time due to major restoration work. The church is now dedicated to Merciful...

Asia Hockey Cup 2025: Lacklustre India scrape past against China with a narrow 4-3 win

Skipper Harmanpreet fired a hat-trick but India were far from impressive in their narrow 4-3 win over lower-ranked China in their Asia Cup opener, here Friday. Harmanpreet (20th, 33rd, 47th minutes) converted three penalty corners but missed a...

Business : Air Cargo Demand Up 5.5 Pct in July Amid The Trade War, Asia-Pacific Leads Growth – IATA

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 29 (Bernama) -- Total air cargo demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometres (CTK), rose by 5.5 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) in July 2025 compared to 0.6 per cent in June, reflecting a rebound of the cargo market amid the trade...

Filipinos drive digital remittance growth across Asia Pacific—Visa

Filipinos are at the forefront of digital remittance adoption in Asia, according to a new report by Visa. The report, “Money Travels: 2025 Digital Remittances Adoption Report,” surveyed 44,000 senders and receivers across 20 countries, including...

Asia Cup 2025: 6 Indian Players Who Could Steal the Show

India vs China Hockey Asia Cup 2025 Highlights: IND Win 4-3 vs CHN

Asia Cup Hockey: India beat China 4-3 in their Pool A encounter. Harmanpreet Singh and Jugraj Singh were the goal-scorers for India (X/@TheHockeyIndia) Asia Cup 2025, India vs China, Pool A Match: India captain Harmanpreet Singh was in his element...

The countdown for Asia Fruit Logistica 2025 is on!

Asia’s premier fresh fruit and vegetable trade show, Asia Fruit Logistica 2025 is back at AsiaWorld-Expo, from September 3 to 5, 2025. The event promises to be its most international edition yet, offering a range of exciting new features. “Over...

Y Media Big Shot: Hockey Asia Cup: India start campaign with 4-3 win over China

Rajgir (Bihar), Aug 29 – Skipper Harmanpreet Singh struck a hat-trick as the Indian men’s hockey team struggled to a 4-3 win against lower-ranked China, coming back from a goal deficit to open their campaign in the Men’s Asia Cup with three points...

India vs China Highlights Hockey Asia Cup 2025: Harmanpreet Singh's hat-trick powers Men in Blue to 4-3 win

India vs China Hockey Asia Cup 2025 Highlights: A brilliant hat-trick from captain Harmanpreet Singh proved decisive as the Men in Blue edged past China 4-3, clinching a nail-biting victory in the contest. Earlier, Gao Jiesheng struck the...

Hockey Asia Cup 2025: Harmanpreet Singh hat-trick helps India edge China 4-3

Skipper Harmanpreet Singh scored a brilliant hat-trick as India survived a late scare to beat China 4-3 in their Hockey Asia Cup 2025 opener at Rajgir. Jugraj Singh also scored, while India next face Japan on Sunday Published Date - 30 August...

Bangladesh make dismal start in Asia Cup

AHF MEN’S ASIA CUP HOCKEY Staff Correspondent 29 August, 2025, 22:44 Bangladesh forward Rakibul Hasan fights for the ball during their AHF Men’s Asia Cup match against Malaysia at the Bihar Sports University Hockey Stadium in Rajgir, India on...

Shubman Gill joins BCCI CoE ahead of Asia Cup 2025

Shubman Gill has bounced back from a bout of flu and is set to join the BCCI's Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru ahead of the Asia Cup 2025. The India Test captain had to miss North Zone's opening Duleep Trophy match against East Zone due to...

High Mountain Asia’s shrinking glaciers linked to monsoon changes

Header image: Sagarmatha National Park, Nepal. Photo credit: Peter Prokosch Glaciers across High Mountain Asia are losing more than 22 gigatons of ice per year—the equivalent to nearly 9 million Olympic swimming pools, according to research from...