Outward direct investment from China into the manufacturing industry in ASEAN, a bloc of Southeast Asian countries, nearly tripled to about $9.2 billion in 2023, up from around $3.2 billion in ...

4. Ramadan has different paces Majority Muslim countries or cities operate at a slower pace during Ramadan. This varies depending on the destination, but it's best to check first whether tourist sites ...

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO/OTAN) was formed on April 4, 1949 in the wake of World War II and the beginning of the Cold War. Twelve countries signed onto the treaty, also known as ...

In other countries—including Burkina Faso, Mali and Qatar—elections were cancelled altogether. Even Europe—home to nine of the top ten countries in the index—saw some notable declines.

DEFENSE Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Wednesday emphasized the need for a resolute and united Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) to address emerging security challenges confronting the ...

Trump has been highly critical of other Nato member states in recent weeks over their levels of defence spending as he pressures Western countries to do more to pay for their own security. Ahead of ...

PM Luxon wrote on his social media post: “It’s more important than ever that New Zealand works with ASEAN countries to find ways to support prosperity and security in the Indo-Pacific.

"In terms of social and dress etiquette," he said in a written message to Tempo on Wednesday, February 26, 2025. Khaerul declined to elaborate on the specific ethical violations. He denied that Novi's ...

Japan and India rank next to China in Asia's GDP rankings. 4. What are the top 10 richest countries in the world? The top 10 richest countries in the world by GDP per capita are as follows: ...

It is also one of the first countries to provide free public transport and boasts the highest minimum wage in the world. Norway is again a top petroleum provider in the Western European territories.

(Photo courtesy of the DND) MANILA – Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Wednesday stressed the need for a resolute and united Association of Southeast Asian Nations ...

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (sixth, right) and heads of delegations attend the ASEAN Future Forum 2025 pose for a group photo. Additionally, the Prime Minister of Thailand, the U.N. Deputy ...