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Chris Clemence of Montauk Tattoo Will Train With Tebori Master To Offer Ancient Japanese 'Hand Carved' Technique
Horifune, left, learned the Tebori style of Japanese "hand-carved" tattooing from his mentor, Kensho, in Japan. COURTESY OF HORIFUNE Chris Clemence LORI HAWKINS Horifune Irezumi is a sought-after expert in the ancient Japanese art of Tebori,...
Chinese electric vehicles shine at Myanmar’s auto expo
Chinese electric vehicles took center stage at the Myanmar Auto and Parts Expo 2025, which opened at the Yangon Convention Center on Friday. All 35 brands featured at the three-day expo are Chinese, with about 30 of them being electric vehicle...

China, Russia and Mongolia strengthen three-way friendship in Beijing
Chinese President Xi Jinping held important meetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Mongolian President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa on the morning of September 2. Both men were in China to attend the meetings of the Shanghai Cooperation...

China targets US analog chips in counter to Trump move on SMIC-linked firms
On Saturday, China’s Ministry of Commerce kicked off an anti-dumping investigation into American analog integrated circuit chips, accusing U.S. companies of selling at unfairly low prices. That same day, a second investigation was launched over...

Japan's Agriculture Minister Koizumi joining LDP leadership race
Japan's Agriculture Minister Koizumi Shinjiro has decided he is going to join the race and run for the leadership of the country's main ruling Liberal Democratic Party. Koizumi met with local assembly members and supporters in his constituency in...

India and Pakistan face off in Dubai amid shadow of off-field hostilities
India and Pakistan will be reacquainted on similar territory on Sunday evening when they meet at Dubai International Stadium. Such is the weighting of the draw for the Asia Cup, it will almost certainly be a precursor to a rematch a week later, at...

China reviews 2025 auto sales target downward as local sales slow
China has unveiled its vehicle sales target for 2025, and it’s already short of what the country’s top automakers expected. On Friday, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, along with seven other agencies, announced a total vehicle...

China targets over 32 million vehicle sales in 2025
China has announced a two-year work plan aimed at stabilizing and promoting growth in itsautomotive sector. The plan sets a target of approximately 32.3 million vehicle sales in 2025, representing a year-on-year increase of about 3 percent,...
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India’s silent demographic shift: Falling fertility and looming socio-economic impact
India is in the midst of a quiet but profound demographic shift. Once preoccupied with curbing population growth, the country is now grappling with declining fertility rates across both urban and rural regions. According to the United Nations...

India’s recent GST reforms give a boost to the real estate sector
India’s recent goods and services tax (GST) reforms has been simplified into three core slabs: 0%, 5%, and 18%. The cascading impact will reduce construction costs significantly, creating notable implications for developers, homebuyers, and...

India to Host Coast Guard Global Summit 2027 in Chennai
India will host the 5th Coast Guard Global Summit (CGGS) in Chennai in 2027, reaffirming its growing leadership in international maritime cooperation. The announcement was made following unanimous approval at the 4th CGGS held in Rome, Italy, from...

Chinese EV Makers Challenge Europe Despite Tariffs, Build Local Plants
As Chinese electric-vehicle makers accelerate their push into Europe, the continent’s traditional automakers are facing an unprecedented challenge on their home turf. Companies like Xpeng Inc. and Guangzhou Automobile Group Co. (GAC) are unveiling...

Tech Giants Pioneer AI Universal Translators for Real-Time Speech
In the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence, tech giants are pushing boundaries to turn science fiction into everyday reality. Apple, Google, and Meta are at the forefront of developing universal translator technologies, leveraging AI...

China initiates comprehensive anti-discrimination investigation into US actions against China in IC sector
The Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) Photo: VCG China's Ministry of Commerce on Saturday announced an anti-discrimination investigation into the relevant measures taken by the US against China in the field of integrated circuits, starting from...

India News | Manipur: PM Modi Inaugurates Multiple Development Projects Worth over Rs 1,200 Crore at Imphal
Imphal (Manipur) [India], September 13 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated multiple development projects worth over Rs 1,200 crore at Imphal in Manipur. Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister stated that projects...

China Warns Mexico Against 50% Tariffs Amid US Trade Pressures
Escalating Tensions in Global Trade In a move that underscores the intensifying frictions in international trade relations, China has issued a stern warning to Mexico against proceeding with planned tariff increases on Chinese imports. The Chinese...

China-Sarawak book fair launched at Boulevard Mall Kuching to celebrate cultural exchange
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Threads WhatsApp Telegram (Back, from sixth left) Xing, Wee and others in a photocall after the launch of the book fair. – Photo by Aileen Yap KUCHING (Sept 13): A three-day book exhibition jointly organised by the...

India coach ignores Shubman Gill's workload concerns with bold statement: 'It is meant for fast bowlers, for batsmen...'
Team India assistant coach Sitanshu Kotak clarified that the management concentrates mainly on fast bowlers’ workload, with less emphasis on batters, referring to Shubman Gill’s recent run of back-to-back matches. Shubman recently led India in a...

India News | AIMIM Holds Protest in Kanpur Against India-Pakistan Asia Cup Match
Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh) [India], September 13 (ANI): The All India Majlis-e-Ittehad-ul-Muslimeen (AIMIM) on Saturday staged a protest in Kanpur against the upcoming India-Pakistan Asia Cup match, scheduled to be played on Sunday at the Dubai...

India News | CM Yogi Hails RMLIMS, Lucknow, as One of the Top-3 Medical Institutes in UP
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], September 13 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath attended the Foundation Day celebration of Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences in Lucknow on Saturday and lauded the RMLIMS for...