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Global expats, entrepreneurs tap Hong Kong for solid career prospects

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 03:15:04 GMT

by Xinhua writers Liu Yinglun, Zheng Jingxia

HONG KONG, Aug. 17 (Xinhua) -- British national Greg Lowden relocated back to Hong Kong last year as regional head of communications for Asia and the Middle East at HSBC, after a two-year stint that ended in 2023. This time, he hopes to stay for good in the company's home market.

"For me, Hong Kong offers a winning combination -- great work prospects and the best

India U20 men to play two friendlies against Yemen in Bengaluru

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 17:58:58 GMT

New Delhi [India], August 16 (ANI): The Indian U20 men's team will play two friendly matches against Yemen at the Centre for Sports Excellence in Bengaluru on August 20 and 23, as part of their preparations for the AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027 Qualifiers.

Both encounters will kick off at 16:30 and will be played behind closed doors.

These will be India's third and fourth friendly matches of the training ca

Asia sounds alarm as Japan whitewashes wartime history amid military buildup

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 15:15:23 GMT

HONG KONG, Aug. 16 (Xinhua) -- Senior Japanese officials paid homage to the notorious Yasukuni Shrine Saturday, the 81st anniversary of Japan's unconditional surrender in World War II, sparking widespread outrage across the international community, especially Asian countries and regions that endured brutal Japanese aggression.

Governments, historians and observers across Asia have sounded the alarm over Japan's g

"It's a privilege": Satwik-Chirag relish home opportunity at BWF World Championships

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 14:31:54 GMT

New Delhi [India], August 16 (ANI): Indian badminton doubles star Chirag Shetty praised the extensive preparations for the BWF World Championships in New Delhi, saying the improved facilities and conditions are clearly visible.

Calling it a privilege to compete in front of a home crowd, Shetty stressed that the added support would give him and his partner Satwiksairaj Rankireddy an extra boost as they look to ma

BWF World Championships return to India after 17 years; Sindhu, Satwik-Chirag lead home charge

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 13:31:50 GMT

New Delhi [India], August 16 (ANI): Former world champion PV Sindhu and India's top men's doubles pair, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, will spearhead the home challenge as the BWF World Championships 2026 get underway in New Delhi on Monday.

The prestigious tournament returns to India after a 17-year gap, with Hyderabad having last hosted the championships in 2009. The 30th edition will be held at the

Revenue from Operations up 80% YoY, EBITDA up 50% YoY, PAT up 27% YoY

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 15:59:33 GMT

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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 15: Krishival Foods Limited, (NSE - KRISHIVAL, BSE - 544416 |INE0GGO01015) a fast-growing Indian FMCG company with a diversified portfolio across dry fruits, nuts, and ice cream under the brands Krishival Nuts and Melt N Mellow, has announced its unaudited financial results for Q1 FY27.

The Company delivered a steady Q1 FY27 performance, supported by strong demand a

Bhutan PM extends I-Day greetings to 'elder brother' PM Modi; FMs of Australia, Singapore, Nepal, Sri Lanka also send wishes

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 13:29:33 GMT

New Delhi [India], August 15 (ANI): As India celebrates its 80th Independence Day with pomp and grandeur, warm greetings poured in from across the world, with Bhutan Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay and Foreign Ministers of Australia, Singapore, Sri Lanka and Nepal extending heartfelt wishes to the people and Government of India, underscoring the country's growing global partnerships and longstanding ties with New Delhi.

From Nepal to Latvia, global wishes pour in as India celebrates 80th Independence Day, hailing friendship, progress, shared future

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 08:58:37 GMT

New Delhi [India], August 15 (ANI): Nepal Prime Minister Balendra 'Balen' Shah, leaders and institutions from across the world extended their greetings to India as it celebrates its 80th Independence Day on Saturday, highlighting the deep-rooted ties, people-to-people bonds and growing cooperation between India and the international community.

The Office of the Prime Minister of Nepal, in a statement attributed t

"India is unstoppable": Global embassies and missions send heartfelt greetings on 80th Independence Day

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 06:30:57 GMT

New Delhi [India], August 15 (ANI): As India celebrates its landmark 80th Independence Anniversary, international diplomatic missions, ambassadors, and partner nations based in New Delhi have shared heartfelt greetings, honouring India's democratic journey, civilizational heritage, and robust bilateral partnerships.

Marking celebrations abroad amidst challenging weather conditions, the Consulate General of India

As India celebrates 80th Independence Day, Singapore, Israel send warm wishes; celebrate deepening bonds, shared future

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 06:29:41 GMT

New Delhi [India], August 15 (ANI): As India celebrates its 80th Independence Day with pomp and grandeur on Saturday, Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and Israeli President Isaac Herzog extended warm greetings to President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the people of India on the occasion of the country's 80th Independence Day, highlighting the strong and enduring partnerships shared by thei

Global tricolour relay, landmark illuminations, and worldwide felicitations mark India's 80th independence day

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 04:31:20 GMT

New Delhi [India], August 15 (ANI): As India marks its 80th Independence Anniversary, Indian embassies, high commissions, and international partner nations across the globe have rolled out vibrant celebrations, cultural showcases, and high-profile diplomatic gestures.

From flag-hoisting ceremonies in East Asia to landmark illuminations in South America, missions worldwide have united in commemorating the historic

Nepal: Ex-PM Deuba calls for dialogue, consensus and cooperation to resolve intra-party rift upon his return

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 19:32:03 GMT

Kathmandu [Nepal], August 15 (ANI): Former Nepali Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has called for dialogue, consensus and cooperation to end the rift in the Nepali Congress.

Addressing the national gathering of the Nepali Congress non-establishment faction that began in Kathmandu on Friday, Deuba stressed the need to transform internal disagreements into greater unity.

'The political situation of the natio

Record number of women join Duke-NUS as Class of 2030 brings diverse life and work experiences into medicine

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 19:30:56 GMT

PRNewswire

Singapore, August 14: A disability advocate and theatre performer, a population health professional and a ballet teacher are among 78 aspiring doctors who donned their white coats at Duke-NUS Medical School today, bringing professional skills and lived experiences from well beyond the traditional route into medicine. Class of 2030 brings experience from social services, population health, traditional C

Lenskart Launches 'Drishti Ki Daud', Turning Everyday Steps into a Nationwide Movement for Better Vision

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:58:51 GMT

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New Delhi [India], August 14: Lenskart is donating up to four pairs of glasses when you complete a minimum of 20,000 steps on the Lenskart app during its virtual run event, 'Drishti Ki Daud'--Run for Vision, on the Independence Day weekend on 15 & 16 August. The nationwide campaign brings Indians together to turn everyday fitness into a collective act of social impact, as accessible vision care remains o

Nifty, Sensex close lower on Friday, experts see dip as routine profit booking

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:57:41 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 14 (ANI): The share markets in the country closed under pressure on Friday as investors awaited greater clarity on the outlook for energy prices and global bond yields.

The Nifty 50 index closed at 24,366.00, down 29.85 points or 0.12 per cent. The BSE Sensex also closed lower at 78,009.25, down 70.71 points or 0.09 per cent.

Vinod Nair, Head of Research, Geojit Investme

PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay, Singapore Named Among Singapore's Top 10 Hotels by Travel + Leisure and Featured on 50 Best Discovery

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 06:58:33 GMT

PRNewswire

Singapore, August 14: In the heart of Singapore's Marina Bay, a 13-metre green wall opens onto a lush indoor atrium, welcoming guests into a stay shaped by nature, wellness and genuine care. That vision at PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay, Singapore has now earned recognition from two leading travel and hospitality names, Travel + Leisure and 50 Best. The hotel has placed No. 8 on the Top 10 Best Hotels

Agoda and Singapore Tourism Board Expand Partnership to Boost Demand and Tech Transformation in Tourism

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 06:57:32 GMT

PRNewswire

Singapore, August 14: Digital travel platform Agoda and the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) have renewed and broadened their strategic partnership through a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), extending collaboration beyond joint destination marketing into new areas of data, technology, and AI-powered travel innovation.

The MOU was signed in the presence of Mr. Omri Morgenshtern, Chief Ex

Uncovering Unit 731's dark history requires broader int'l cooperation, says Singaporean historian

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 01:45:05 GMT

SINGAPORE, Aug. 14 (Xinhua) -- "More than 80 years have passed, and only now are we beginning to realize how much Japan still hasn't told us," said Lim Shao Bin, a Singaporean historian who has spent decades tracing Japan's biological warfare activities in Southeast Asia, in a recent interview with Xinhua.

As each new discovery serves as a reminder of how much remains undocumented, Lim said that filling those gap

"What if those graphics become reality?": Andhra Pradesh CM Naidu hits back at Amaravati masterplan critics

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 23:29:40 GMT

Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) [India], August 14 (ANI): Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Thursday responded to criticism over the proposed designs of the Amaravati masterplan, saying those who dismissed the plans as 'graphics' should consider what would happen if the designs eventually become a reality.

Speaking at the inauguration of the Steel Bridge and Seed Access Road at Undavalli, Naidu reca

"Strategic gateway to Southeast Asia": Union Minister Margherita highlights Assam's role under 'Act East Policy'

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:30:08 GMT

New Delhi [India], August 13 (ANI): Minister of State for External Affairs (MEA) Pabitra Margherita on Thursday said Assam is central to India's Act East Policy and serves as the country's 'strategic gateway to Southeast Asia', highlighting government initiatives to develop the State as a trade and connectivity gateway to the region.

Responding to an unstarred question by BJP MP Jogen Mohan in the Rajya Sabha, M

Sensex closes with gains of 114 points, Nifty slips as metal, pharma, PSU banks weigh

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:57:33 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 13 (ANI): The share markets ended on a mixed note on Thursday, with the Sensex gaining 113.61 points, or 0.15 per cent, to close at 78,079.96, while the Nifty 50 declined 40.10 points, or 0.16 per cent, to settle at 24,395.85 as weakness in metal, pharma and PSU bank stocks weighed on the broader market.

The market remained supported by softer-than-expected inflation readings

Nepal's ex-PM Deuba, beaten in Gen-Z protest, returns after months abroad for treatment, receives grand welcome

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:30:28 GMT

Kathmandu [Nepal], August 13 (ANI): Former Nepalese Prime Minister and Nepali Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba, who was beaten during the Gen-Z protests last September, returned to Kathmandu on Thursday after nearly six months abroad for medical treatment, receiving a grand welcome from party leaders and cadres.

Deuba, 80, had flown to Singapore on February 25 along with his wife and former minister Arzu Ran

SINGAPORE-HISTORIAN-UNIT 731-DARK HISTORY-INTERVIEW

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:45:36 GMT

(260813) -- SINGAPORE, Aug. 13, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Singaporean historian Lim Shao Bin speaks during an interview with Xinhua at his home in Singapore, July 31, 2026. TO GO WITH "Interview: Uncovering Unit 731's dark history requires broader int'l cooperation, says Singaporean historian" (Xinhua/Then Chih Wey)

MetaOptics to Deploy its Direct Laser Writer at the nano@stanford Facility

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 06:30:33 GMT

PRNewswire

Singapore, August 13: MetaOptics Ltd (Catalist: 9MT) ('MetaOptics' or the 'Company,' and together with its subsidiaries, the 'Group') announced that it has entered into an agreement for the installation and deployment of its key metalens Direct Laser Writer ('DLW') at the nano@stanford facility. The agreement follows the Company's

World Insights: Asia sounds alarm as Japan whitewashes wartime history amid military buildup

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 11:45:25 GMT

Governments, historians and observers across Asia have sounded the alarm over Japan's

U.S. deploying new aircraft carrier to Mideast amid Iran war strain

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 04:45:22 GMT

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 (Xinhua) -- The U.S. military is sending a new aircraft carrier to the Middle East to replace the USS Abraham Lincoln, which has been deployed for more than 250 days in support of the war against Iran, U.S. media reported, citing officials.

The USS George Washington, the U.S. Navy's "premier forward-deployed aircraft carrier" in the Pacific, was spotted Thursday transiting the Strait of Malac

Vietnamese firms' overseas investment nearly 2.5-fold in H1

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:15:08 GMT

HANOI, Aug. 13 (Xinhua) -- Vietnamese enterprises invested more than 1.2 billion U.S. dollars abroad in the first half of 2026, nearly 2.5 times the figure recorded in the same period last year, local media VnExpress reported Thursday, citing the Ministry of Finance.

The investment flowed into 33 countries and territories, mainly in agriculture, forestry and fisheries, electricity and gas production and distribu

Interview: Uncovering Unit 731's dark history requires broader int'l cooperation, says Singaporean historian

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:15:08 GMT

SINGAPORE, Aug. 13 (Xinhua) -- "More than 80 years have passed, and only now are we beginning to realize how much Japan still hasn't told us," said Lim Shao Bin, a Singaporean historian who has spent decades tracing Japan's biological warfare activities in Southeast Asia, in a recent interview with Xinhua.

As each new discovery serves as a reminder of how much remains undocumented, Lim said that filling those ga

Roundup: Economists turn more bullish on Singapore's 2026 growth on AI boom

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 08:45:14 GMT

SINGAPORE, Aug. 12 (Xinhua) -- Singapore's economy is on track to outperform earlier expectations in 2026, with major research houses raising their growth forecasts as the global artificial intelligence (AI) boom continues to fuel technology exports and manufacturing.

UOB Global Economics and Markets Research has raised its 2026 gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast to 5 percent, from 4.8 percent previous

Economic Watch: China-ASEAN trade ties deepen as supply chains, connectivity strengthen

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 07:16:27 GMT

NANNING, Aug. 12 (Xinhua) -- Freight trains linking south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region with Vietnam now operate on a daily basis, up from the previous schedule of three days a week, carrying electronics and machinery south while bringing tropical fruit, including durian and mangosteen, to the north.

Latest data from Nanning Customs show Guangxi's trade with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations