Foreign
Tarlac showcased as ‘city of charm’ in 15th China-ASEAN Expo
September 13, 2018, 11:39 pm
GUANGXI, China — Philippine officials showcased the province of Tarlac as the country’s “city of charm” during the 15th China-ASEAN Expo (CAEXPO), which opened Wednesday at the Nanning International Convention and Exhibition Center (NICEC). In her speech in front of Chinese investors,… Read More
15th China-ASEAN Expo opens in Nanning
September 13, 2018, 7:55 am
NANNING, Guangxi -- Chinese Vice Premier Han Zheng on Wednesday called for closer cooperation between China and ASEAN as he officially opened the 15th China-ASEAN Expo (CAEXPO) at the Nanning International Convention and Exposition Center here. CAEXPO is expected to further promote ties among the… Read More
Pinoy bizmen join investment, trade fair in China
September 8, 2018, 4:34 pm
XIAMEN, China -- Thousands of business leaders and investors gathered at the opening ceremony of the 20th China International Fair for Investment and Trade (CIFIT) at the Xiamen International Conference and Exhibition Center here on Saturday. Cagayan de Oro 2nd District Rep. Rufus Rodriguez and… Read More
3rd Moon-Kim summit to be held Sept. 18-20: envoy
September 7, 2018, 4:41 pm
SEOUL -- South Korean President Moon Jae-in will travel to North Korea from Sept. 18-20 for a summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, Moon's special envoy said Thursday, one day after his trip to the communist state. "First, the South and the North agreed to hold a South-North Korean summit… Read More
Magnitude 6.7 quake, aftershocks rock Japan's Hokkaido
September 6, 2018, 11:04 am
TOKYO -- An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.7 and a number of aftershocks rocked Japan's Hokkaido prefecture, Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) said, with one person found with no vital signs. The major temblor was centered in the Hokkaido prefecture at 3:08 a.m. local time Thursday… Read More
Houses buried by mudslides after magnitude 6.7 quake rocks Hokkaido
September 6, 2018, 11:03 am
TOKYO -- An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.7 and a number of aftershocks rocked Japan's Hokkaido prefecture early Thursday, leaving multiple houses buried by landslides. Rescue work is underway to search for the missing. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), the major… Read More
China's super hybrid rice output sets new world record
September 4, 2018, 5:58 pm
RECORD HARVEST. Farmers harvest rice at a super hybrid rice demonstration base in Datun Township in the Gejiu City, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Sept. 2, 2018. The latest output of three plots at a super hybrid rice demonstration base located in Datun Township has set a new world record by… Read More
How Binhai effect forges culture of innovation
August 30, 2018, 11:57 am
TIANJIN, China – From a salt alkaline wasteland to a new hub of innovation and cyberspace -- that is how the Binhai City in Tianjin was rebranded and is continuously being developed in the so-called Tianjin Binhai New Area (TBNA). TBNA stands on the shore of the Bohai Sea, also called as Bohai… Read More
Australia's Curtin U offers free language program for int'l students
August 23, 2018, 5:58 pm
PERTH, Australia -- In a move to assist international students meet English language requirements and put them on a pathway to success, Curtin University is offering a free 10-week, tailor-made program to enhance language skills and immerse students in the Australian academic culture. In addition… Read More
Economic managers bat for cooperation projects in China visit
August 23, 2018, 3:18 pm
BEIJING, China - The Duterte adminisration's economic managers led by Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III arrived in Beijing on Wednesday to discuss various project cooperations with their Chinese counterparts. Chinese State Counselor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi and other Chinese officials… Read More
China’s biggest wine expo to open in Sept.
August 21, 2018, 12:47 pm
BEIJING, China -- Thousands of wine exhibitors, drinkers and enthusiasts will converge in the upcoming 8th China International Alcoholic Beverage Expo that will be held at the Guiyang International Conference and Exhibition Center in Guizhou province, southwest of China, on September 9-12. “The… Read More
Documentary showcases rich ASEAN-China cooperation
August 19, 2018, 11:51 am
BEIJING, China -- ASEAN diplomats, attaches and media professionals convened Saturday for the presentation of the first large-scale documentary focusing on cultural exchanges between the ASEAN bloc and China. The ASEAN-China in partnership with Nanning Municipal Government and Eleven Media… Read More
Unisys unveils TrustCheck
August 16, 2018, 6:03 pm
LAS VEGAS -- Unisys Corp. has launched the Unisys TrustCheck (TM), a new service that draws on the strength of an analytics model used in the cyber insurance industry to quickly and easily assess the potential financial impact of cyber risks. The company launched the service at the Black Hat USA… Read More
Italy declares state of emergency due to collapsed bridge
August 16, 2018, 10:28 am
GENOA, Italy -- The Italian government has declared the state of emergency in the Liguria region surrounding the northwest city of Genoa, a day after the dramatic collapse of a major motorway bridge that caused dozens of victims, the country's prime minister said on Wednesday. A state of emergency… Read More
Brunei to face ageing population from 2020: minister
August 13, 2018, 5:42 pm
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN -- Brunei will move towards an ageing population after the year of 2020, Haji Aminuddin Ihsan,the sultanate's Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports, said on Sunday. "According to statistics from the Department of Economic Planning and Development in 2016, the age group of those… Read More
Chinese students learn Pinoy culture in ‘Ni Hao’ activity
August 11, 2018, 12:39 am
BEIJING, China – Some 64 students from various schools in China learned facts about the Philippines in a “Ni Hao (Hello), Philippines” activity at the Philippine Embassy in Beijing on August 9. “Ni Hao, Philippines” is an annual activity initiated by the cultural section of the embassy… Read More
Winners of 2018 Andrei Int’l Photo Contest bared
August 8, 2018, 5:37 pm
MOSCOW, Russia – Rossiya Segodnya Media Group has announced on August 6 the winners of the 2018 Andrei Stenin International Photo Contest. First prize in the Top News category is Justin Sullivan (South Africa) for his image “Stand Off”, in which a police officer points his gun at poachers… Read More
Heat wave hits Canada
August 8, 2018, 12:24 pm
OTTAWA -- A total of 90 heat warnings were in effect in eight of Canada's 10 provinces Tuesday morning, according to Environment Canada. Environment Canada warned that much of the provinces will see temperature between 29 degrees Celsius and 32 degrees on Tuesday, with humidex values potentially… Read More
Death toll from Indonesia quake rises to 82, hundreds injured
August 6, 2018, 10:35 am
JAKARTA -- At least 82 people were killed and hundreds of others wounded as Sunday's 7.0 magnitude quake destroyed thousands of houses and buildings mostly in Lombok Island of central Indonesia, a government official said Monday. The jolt forced thousands of people to flee homes and evacuation of… Read More
PH shines as diving haven in Beijing expo
August 5, 2018, 12:38 pm
BEIJING, China -- The Philippines proved to be one of the best diving havens in the world as it claimed the “2018 Best Holiday Destination For Diving” award in the 3-day Beijing Diving and Resort Travel Expo 2018 at the Beijing Exhibition Hall on Friday.The Department of Tourism (DOT) and the… Read More
