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Vietnam s GDP to reach nearly 470 bln USD in 2024: IMF

HANOI, March 14 (Xinhua) -- Vietnam's gross domestic product (GDP) is forecast to reach about 469.7 billion U.S. dollars by the end of 2024, ranking the fifth in Southeast Asia, Vietnam News reported Thursday, citing the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore and the Philippines have taken the leading positions in the forecast. According to IMF, Vietnam's GDP was estimated to ha.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 14th, 2024

Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, Jan. 18

ISLAMABAD -- Pakistan military said in a statement that the country had carried out effective strikes early Thursday morning against hideouts inside Iran used by "terrorists" responsible for recent attacks in Pakistan. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the media wing of the Pakistan army, said that the precision strikes were carried out by "using killer drones, rockets, loitering munitions, and stand-o.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, Jan. 18

ISLAMABAD -- Pakistan military said in a statement that the country had carried out effective strikes early Thursday morning against hideouts inside Iran used by "terrorists" responsible for recent attacks in Pakistan. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the media wing of the Pakistan army, said that the precision strikes were carried out by "using killer drones, rockets, loitering munitions, and stand-o.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

Bacolod City aids unlicensed tricycle operators secure permits

Bacolod City aids unlicensed tricycle operators secure permits.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 16th, 2024

Race for global economic dominance sees striking turn of fortunes - ex-IMF official

The assumption that China will eventually overtake the US as the world's largest economy now seems less certain, Eswar Prasad has said The US has extended its lead over China in the race for the globe's largest economy, Bloomberg reported on Friday.    The American economy defied forecasts in outperfo.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsJan 27th, 2024

China coastguard uses water cannons against Philippine ships in South China Sea

MANILA/SHANGHAI (Reuters) -China’s coastguard said it had taken measures against Philippine vessels in disputed waters of the South China Sea on Saturday, while the Philippines decried the moves, including the use of water cannons, as “irresponsible and provocative”. China’s actions led to “significant damage” and injury to personnel on a civilian boat hired to resupply.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 24th, 2024

'How do you deal with a neighbour...': Jaishankar slams Pakistan over 'industry level' terrorism

Singapore, March 24 (ANI): Emphasising the complex situation of dealing with a neighbour like Pakistan, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that Islamabad uses terrorism as an instrument of statecraft and does not even hide from the fact. He affirmed that India will not skirt this problem anymore and the mood in the country is not to overlook the issue of terrorism. The EAM, who is in Singapore as part of his thre.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 25th, 2024

'How do you deal with a neighbour...': Jaishankar slams Pakistan over 'industry level' terrorism

Singapore, March 24 (ANI): Emphasising the complex situation of dealing with a neighbour like Pakistan, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that Islamabad uses terrorism as an instrument of statecraft and does not even hide from the fact. He affirmed that India will not skirt this problem anymore and the mood in the country is not to overlook the issue of terrorism. The EAM, who is in Singapore as part of his thre.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 24th, 2024

US warns China against armed attack on Philippines

Washington, DC [US], March 19 (ANI): US Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned China on Tuesday, stating that any "armed" attack on Philippine vessels in the South China Sea would activate a mutual self-defence agreement between Washington and Manila, underscoring the escalating tensions in the region that could potentially embroil the United States in conflict with Beijing, as reported by The New York Times. Despite th.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

Australia, Britain Criticize China for Actions in Hong Kong

SYDNEY - Australia and Britain on Friday criticized China for its actions in Hong Kong and the South China Sea and its support of Russia, after a meeting in which London and Canberra deepened their security ties.The two countries called out 'recent unsafe and destabilizing behavior by China's vessels against Philippine vessels and crew near Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea,' in a statement that contain.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 22nd, 2024

Pakistan: New Government Should Protect Rights

(New York) - Pakistan's newly elected prime minister, Shehbaz Sharif, should make human rights a key focus of his government, Human Rights Watch said in a letter today to the prime minister. The new Pakistani government should adopt an agenda that actively promotes and protects human rights,.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsMar 11th, 2024

Xinhua world news summary at 1530 GMT, Feb. 22

ISLAMABAD -- A van collided with a tractor trolley on Thursday in Lodhran district of Pakistan's eastern Punjab province, leaving six people dead and 16 others injured, local police said. Police said that the van carrying a wedding party rammed into the tractor trolley parked on the roadside in Dunyapur area of the district. (Pakistan-Traffic Accident) - - - - GAZA -- The Palestinian death toll fro.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsFeb 24th, 2024

Xinhua world news summary at 1530 GMT, Feb. 22

ISLAMABAD -- A van collided with a tractor trolley on Thursday in Lodhran district of Pakistan's eastern Punjab province, leaving six people dead and 16 others injured, local police said. Police said that the van carrying a wedding party rammed into the tractor trolley parked on the roadside in Dunyapur area of the district. (Pakistan-Traffic Accident) - - - - GAZA -- The Palestinian death toll fro.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 22nd, 2024

Xinhua world news summary at 0830 GMT, Feb. 7

ISLAMABAD -- At least eight people were killed and several others injured when a bomb went off near a political office in Pakistan's southwest Balochistan province on Wednesday, official sources said. (Pakistan-Blast) - - - - MANILA -- Rescuers in the Philippines have recovered the bodies of six buried under mud and rocks from a landslide that crashed into villages in Davao de Oro province in the southern.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsFeb 8th, 2024

China warns Philippines not to play with fire on Taiwan question

BEIJING, Jan. 16 (Xinhua) -- China warns the Philippines not to play with fire on the Taiwan question and to stop sending wrong signals to the "Taiwan independence" separatist forces, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Tuesday. Spokesperson Mao Ning made the remarks at a regular news briefing when asked to comment on Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos' message of congratulations to Lai.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsJan 17th, 2024

China urges ROK to stay prudent on South China Sea issue: Chinese FM

BEIJING, March 28 (Xinhua) -- China urges the Republic of Korea (ROK) to stay prudent when it comes to the South China Sea issue, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Thursday. Lin made the remarks at a regular press briefing when responding to a media query about ROK Foreign Ministry Spokesperson's biased and unfactual comments on the South China Sea issue over the past few days. "China.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 28th, 2024

No Khan do: With the favorite in jail and violence rising, Pakistan s elections look like a problem not the solution

National polls held last week resulted in no party securing a clear majority. However, forming a government is not the key challenge   Independent candidates linked to the Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party led by former cricketer and prime minister of Pakistan Imran Khan - who was jailed weeks before the elections, on.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 14th, 2024

Pakistan Election: Imran Khan and Nawaz Sharif Engage in Claims of Advantage

Title: Imran Khan and Nawaz Sharif claim advantages amidst disputed election results in Pakistan Date: [Insert Date] Byline: [Author Name], The Daily Guardian Word Count:.....»»

Category: newsSource:  thedailyguardianRelated NewsFeb 10th, 2024

Pakistan suspends mobile services, closes land borders to secure voting

Pakistan's election is being held in the midst of a deep economic crisis and in a highly polarized political environment. Analysts believe no clear winner may emerge......»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 8th, 2024

Pakistan retaliates vs. Iran

Pakistan retaliates vs. Iran.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024