Why Cambodia is becoming too expensive for average families
Everybody loves to hate inflation. It is universally disliked for a simple reason: it erodes purchasing power. While some economists may argue its merits or offer complex theories, any average family can instantly list how inflation hits their daily…
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Hun Manet says new Riel banknotes aim to strengthen security and replace worn currency
Prime Minister Hun Manet said the issuance of new 50,000-riel and 10,000-riel banknotes is aimed at replacing worn-out currency and strengthening anti-counterfeiting measures, rejecting concerns that the move signals a shortage of government funds.…
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Iraqi PM confirms complete withdrawal of US-led coalition forces
BAGHDAD – Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi confirmed Thursday the complete and final withdrawal of US-led coalition forces from Iraq, declaring the full achievement of national sovereignty. In a statement addressing the nation, al-Zaidi said Oct 1…
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Booming industry Vietnam’s data centers developing fast, but power must keep pace: Experts
Editor’s note: In this weekly feature China Daily gives voice to Asia and its people. The stories presented come mainly from the Asia News Network (ANN), of which China Daily is among its 20 leading titles. The Quang Chau Industrial Park in Bac…
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S. Korea-born twin giant pandas scheduled to return to China in December
SEOUL – Twin giant pandas Rui Bao and Hui Bao, born in South Korea in July 2023 and currently residing at Everland’s Panda Second House, are scheduled to return to China in the third week of December, Everland said Wednesday. All giant pandas…
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Xi: National rejuvenation is unstoppable President applauds PRC’s remarkable achievements at reception in Beijing
President Xi Jinping said on Wednesday that the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation is unstoppable and expressed full confidence in the bright prospects for Chinese modernization, on the eve of China’s National Day on Oct 1. Xi, who is also general…
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Russian Missile Campaign Leaves Ukraine’s Remaining Steelworks Near Halt
Ukraine’s remaining steelworks, a vital part of the country’s economy, have been left in ruins and have almost entirely stopped operating after a relentless Russian missile campaign. The attacks have severely disrupted one of Ukraine’s key industrial…
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Chinese AI Models Reportedly Gave Researchers Guidance on Making Bioweapons
Chinese AI models Kimi K2.6 and K3 Swarm reportedly provided researchers with information on how to make bioweapons after bypassing their developers’ safety limits, according to findings from Mindgard. Mindgard said it discovered the issue in July. The…
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Six Flags Shuts Down X2 Rollercoaster After More Than 100 Alleged Brain Injuries
Six Flags has shut down its X2 rollercoaster after more than 100 riders allegedly reported brain injuries, according to the available information. The ride has seats that spin 360 degrees, a feature highlighted in reports about the alleged injuries. The…
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More Than 400 Arrested as Students Stage School Protests Across France
More than 400 people, mainly minors, were arrested on Tuesday as students staged school protests across France, according to the country’s interior minister. Fires and blockades were reported amid the demonstrations. The protests involved students…
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Turner’s ‘£50m’ Rome painting goes on display in the Italian capital
J.M.W. Turner’s early 19th-century painting, Rome, from Mount Aventine, is being displayed in Rome for the first time ahead of an auction in London in December. The exhibition offers a close-up view of the work in the city it depicts. The painting is…
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Evan Gershkovich says he was lured into a trap before 16 months in Russian jail
US journalist Evan Gershkovich has described the moment he realised he had been lured into a trap, saying he understood that he had become “a pawn in a greater game” during the 16 months he spent in a Russian jail. Gershkovich said the realisation came…
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Police Investigate Alleged Rape at Lovely Professional University Amid Campus Turmoil
Police are trying to verify whether a female student was raped at Lovely Professional University (LPU), an allegation that has reportedly sent the Indian university into turmoil and led to hostels being emptied. The available information does not…
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Bangkok Locals Create Floating Market Amid Floodwaters
Residents in Bangkok have improvised a floating market as flooding disrupted normal access to groceries. Sellers waded through the water and used floating platforms and foam boxes to display and sell produce, including fish and vegetables. Buyers…
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Questions raised over legality of US government-funded adverts featuring Trump
President Trump has faced criticism after fronting adverts that were paid for by the US government, prompting questions about whether the campaign was legal. The adverts have drawn attention because they feature the president while being funded by the…
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Australia Balances Security Concerns with Trade Ties to China
Australia is facing a growing strategic dilemma as concern about China’s military might increases while Beijing remains the country’s biggest trade partner. The tension places Australia between two competing priorities. Its security concerns are linked…
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