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It’s not the first place that comes to mind for a beach holiday, but North Korea is hoping to change that.The reclusive nation, long closed off to much of the world, is making waves with the unveiling ...
The deadly Bali ferry sinking in early July has cast fresh light on regional maritime safety, as analysts warn that worsening ...
My recent visit to China, which I wrote about in this column two weeks ago (See China and live), opened my eyes as to what it ...
Foreign tourists are trickling back to China after the country loosened its visa policy to unprecedented levels. Citizens ...
Amid geopolitical and market headwinds, Singapore’s state investor – whose emissions held steady in 2025 – is reassessing how ...
China has expanded its visa-free entry to 74 countries—soon 75—allowing 30-day stays to boost tourism and economic recovery.
In December 2023, China announced visa-free entry for citizens of France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain and Malaysia. Almost all of Europe has been added since then. Travellers from five ...
China's relaxation of its visa policies is encouraging a resurgence in foreign tourism. Citizens from 74 countries now benefit from visa-free entry, propelling economic growth and broader global ...
The People's Bank of China-the country's central bank-will introduce a monetary policy to steady the economy. The prudent monetary policy will be flexible and appropriate. Cross-cyclical regulation ...
Beijing has dramatically loosened its tourist visa policies, partly to boost the economy and partly to show it’s fun and ...
The State of Africa in the New World Order. International Relations • July 2, 2025 • Will Shoki. Africa today stands at a ...