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By Sukant Deepak Kozhikode, Jan 14 (IANS): Believe it or not, it was quite a task for Sri Lankan author Shehan Karunatilaka to find a UK publisher for his second novel ‘The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida’, which went on to win the prestigious Booker Prize – 2022. “Frankly, those in the West are […]

KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said he does not want the strained relationship between him and his predecessor, Mahathir Mohamad, to continue and that his main focus right now is his duties as the country’s leader. In an interview with CNBC Indonesia TV which was aired on Friday night, Datuk Seri Anwar […]

Being a digital nomad means you can perform your employment duties with the same efficiency and flair from any location around the world rather than being stuck in the office. A job that allows you to be location-independent is key to making it work long-term. So you’re probably wondering if your job could fit that […]

Photo Credit: IANS IANSLive Jakarta, Jan 13 (IANS) Indonesia has already begun its preparation for hosting the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit, which will take place in the country’s eastern province of East Nusa Tenggara in May, with the theme of “ASEAN Matters: Epicentrum of Growth”. As Southeast Asia’s largest economy, Indonesia has […]

After being stationed in Okinawa for two years, Brian Berletic, a former US marine, began to fully understand that the US military presence was not about bolstering regional stability, but was in fact undermining it. “It was a source of constant tension,” said Berletic. The United States pours billions of dollars every year into building […]

Hong Kong–(ANTARA/Business Wire)- Now that Asia’s World City is ready to welcome international visitors again, it’s the perfect opportunity to celebrate Chinese New Year in true Hong Kong style. After all, nowhere blends time-honoured CNY traditions with modern energy quite like this buzzing metropolis. In honour of the Year of the Rabbit, here are five […]

ISTANBUL Türkiye is hoping to lure potential homebuyers from China and more Chinese tourists this year as Beijing relaxed travel rules after three years. class=”cf”> Even before COVID-19 hit the world, tourist inflow from China to Türkiye had increased. People from the tourism industry expect more Chinese tourists starting from April, while Chinese travelers are […]

With the adjustment of mainland China’s entry and exit policy, the cross-border travel market is picking up with embassies and tourism boards across the world targeting Chinese tourists aiming to attract them back to visit their countries. Mainland Chinese demand for travel overall continues to surge in the lead-up to the Lunar New Year holiday […]

COMMENTARY, Jan 13 ― 2023 will be a challenging year for most developing economies ― Malaysia included ― against the backdrop of a lacklustre global growth forecast, and possibly a long-lasting one, too. Although Malaysia’s domestic growth outlook will continue to be positive, weak global economic prospects and geopolitical uncertainties are likely to impact an […]

Air Canada announced the retirement of Lucie Guillemette, Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer Air Canada announced the retirement of Lucie Guillemette, Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer. Ms. Guillemette, who is responsible for the airline’s commercial strategies, will retire at the end of April 2023, ending a highly successful career touching five […]