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China–Central Asia Spirit has broad connotations and distinctive contemporary relevance
People's Daily Online
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Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered a keynote speech titled "Championing the China-Central Asia Spirit For High-Quality Cooperation in the Region" at the second China-Central Asia Summit in Astana, Kazakhstan, on June 17, 2025. In his speech,...
Japanese beetles have voracious appetites: Prevention, treatment tips
The Progress Index - Vermont
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Japanese beetles, active from mid-May to early August, damage plants like roses, hibiscus and Japanese maples by leaving a lace-like pattern on foliage. Are Japanese beetles terrorizing your beloved flowers and plants? For some advice on how to...
Chinese opera performance brings cultural exchange to central Vietnam
Xinhua News Agency
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A traditional Chinese opera performance is staged in the central Vietnamese city of Hue on June 29, 2025. A traditional Chinese opera performance was staged on Sunday at the Royal Theater inside the Imperial City of Hue, a former imperial capital...
India quietly lifts social media ban on select Pakistani celebrity accounts to the dismay of some
Dawn
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July 2, 2025
It appears that India is gradually lifting its digital restrictions on Pakistani celebrities and entertainment content, with users across the country reporting renewed access to previously blocked Instagram profiles and YouTube channels. On...
Chinese tourists crown Vietnam, sideline Thailand
The Business Times Singapore
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July 2, 2025
[SINGAPORE] Chinese tourists are reshaping travel trends in South-east Asia, with Vietnam and Malaysia gaining ground while Thailand, the traditional hot spot, is seeing visitor growth stall amid currency swings, safety concerns and China’s...
Concert presents a fresh take on Thai classical music
Bangkok Post
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July 1, 2025
Contemporary Thai classical music will be reimagined through unique voices of oboe and English horn during "Thai Mai" concert, at Sala Sudasiri Sobha, Lat Phrao 41 yaek 7-2, on Sunday, at 4pm. The Western double reed instruments are rarely heard...
Will Oasis face boycott? Liam Gallagher’s slur draws backlash in Korea, Japan
The Korea Times
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July 2, 2025
Liam Gallagher of the legendary British rock band Oasis, is facing backlash for a racially insensitive remark that angered many fans in Korea and beyond. On Tuesday, Gallagher posted the word “Chingchong” on X, formerly Twitter. The term is widely...
This road in Fujairah plays music while you drive: A first of its kind in the Arab world
The Times of India
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Drivers experience Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony played by tyre sounds on Fujairah’s innovative musical road. (Photo : File) In a pioneering move for the UAE and the wider Arab world, Fujairah has launched the region’s first “Musical Street”, a...
How JioStar’s Sanjog Gupta Plans to Win India’s $130 Billion Sports Market: ‘The Journey Has to be Distinct and Unique’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Variety
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July 2, 2025
From cricket to Coldplay, one executive is redefining how India consumes live entertainment. As India’s entertainment landscape undergoes seismic shifts, few executives are positioned as strategically as Sanjog Gupta. One of three CEOs at JioStar...
World DJ Festival brings K-EDM culture to Japan for event's overseas debut
Korea JoungAng Daily
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July 2, 2025
Published: 02 Jul. 2025, 16:06 Fans enjoy World DJ Festival Japan at Makuhari Messe in Chiba Prefecture, Japan, on June 29. [BEPC TANGENT] CHIBA, Japan — Korea’s biggest EDM export just dropped the bass in Japan — and thousands came to feel the...
Trump threatens 35% tariff on Japan; US Senate passes Trump tax bill - Newsquawk Europe Market Open
Zero Hedge
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APAC stocks were mixed following a similar handover from the US where participants digested data, trade commentary and a slew of central bank rhetoric. US President Trump said he doubts the US will have a deal with Japan but will possibly have an...
Cathedral Carillon Concert returns for July 4 celebration
The Spokesman-Review - Washington State
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The Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist will host its annual Independence Day carillon concert Friday (July 4), offering free patriotic music and prime fireworks viewing from the South Hill. The outdoor concert begins before dusk on the...
Summit without Xi: What does the Chinese president’s unprecedented BRICS no-show signal?
Channel News Asia
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BEIJING/SHENZHEN: When the BRICS summit in Brazil opens this Sunday (Jul 6), a key figure will be conspicuously missing from the table: Chinese President Xi Jinping. It is an unprecedented no-show that will be sorely felt, while at the same time...
Road Goes Viral: Fujairah Rolls Out Musical Road, Here’s How It Works
Gulf Insider
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July 2, 2025
The “musical road” in Fujairah, a unique stretch of Sheikh Khalifa Street, has become viral. Why? It turns a routine commute into a drive-through symphonic experience. This nearly 1-km-long installation, located just before the Fujairah Police...
Inside Bonjour, a Chinese startup creating the “Upwork of the agent era”
KrASIA
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July 2, 2025
100 AI Creators is a weekly series featuring conversations with China’s leading minds in artificial intelligence. As technology evolves, their perspectives shed light on the ideas driving the AI era across borders. When Vincent stood before a...
ARrC announces comeback with 3rd mini album ‘HOPE’ dropping July 16
allkpop
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Rising K-pop boy group ARrC has officially announced their comeback. At midnight on July 2 KST, the group shared a Drop Timeline for their third mini album ‘HOPE’ via their official social media channels, confirming a release date of July 16 at 6...
Business News | INVNT Scales South Asia Presence with Breakthrough Brand Activations, Immersive Storytelling, and Cultural-First Experiences
Latestly
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July 2, 2025
BusinessWire India Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 2: INVNT®, the global live brand storytelling agency, is accelerating its presence across South Asia and redefining what it means to build culture through creativity. Since opening its Mumbai...
Vivo T4 Lite 5G Goes On Sale In India: Check Price, Offers, Specs, And More
Techlusive
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July 2, 2025
Vivo’s recently introduced budget phone, Vivo T4 Lite 5G in India which is now available for purchase starting today. This sub-Rs 10,000 budget phone comes with some notable features, as it packs a large 6,000mAh battery and a dual camera setup....
Embracing the future: China's cultural and technological fusion
CGTN
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Editor's note: Xu Ying, a special commentator on current affairs for CGTN, is a Beijing-based international affairs commentator. The article reflects the author's opinions and not necessarily the views of CGTN. In a society long defined by its...
Islamic carpets offer evidence of cultural exchange with China
The National News
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Celebrating the bold patterns, luxurious materials and meticulous techniques that went into crafting carpets for historic royalty, Doha’s Museum of Islamic Art (MIA) and the Hong Kong Palace Museum (HKPM) have teamed up for a unique exhibition. On...