Fiji eliminates trachoma as a public health problem — WHO lauds landmark milestone

Fiji has been validated by the World Health Organization (WHO) for eliminating trachoma as a public health problem, making it the first neglected tropical disease (NTD) to be eliminated in the country. Trachoma — the world’s leading infectious...

The one time economy passengers can use the business class bathrooms, flight attendant reveals

A flight attendant has revealed the one reason economy passengers are allowed past the curtain and into premium economy or business class to use the bathrooms. And no, it's not when the line in economy is too long. "[It's allowed] only in...

Indonesia: Accelerating its Nationwide Digital Education Drive

Indonesia is taking a major step to enhance digital learning in schools with the distribution of 288,000 interactive flat panels (IFPs) to approximately 50,000 schools nationwide. Announced during a plenary cabinet meeting at the State Palace in...

SKY did not want Gill in India's Asia Cup 2025 squad - Report

Shubman Gill is slowly emerging as a key figure in the Indian cricket team as the team management sees the flamboyant opener from Punjab as a future poster boy for the national team. Gill has already been promoted as the captain of India Test and...

Julie McDonald: Squaxin Island artist shares stories and artwork

Commentary by Julie McDonald / For The Chronicle Earlier this month, I ran away to Newport, Ore., with a longtime friend for an annual getaway to catch up with each other over meals and work in an upstairs/downstairs condo the rest of the time....

Trump is going to Asia — what happens next is anyone's guess

FILE - President Donald Trump, left, shakes hands with China's President Xi Jinping during a meeting on the sidelines of the G-20 summit in Osaka, Japan, June 29, 2019.Susan Walsh/AP Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party President Sanae Takaichi,...

Oman rugby team returns for Asia Rugby Sevens

Muscat, Oct 20 Just days after announcing their withdrawal at a previous press conference, the Oman Rugby Committee officially confirmed on Tuesday that the national team will return to compete in the Asia Rugby Sevens Championship, hosted by Oman...

Oman teams make strong start at West Asia tourney

MUSCAT, OCT 20 Oman teams delivered top show in the opening day of the West Asian Beach Volleyball Championship Muscat 2025 which began on Sunday at the sands court of Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex. The four days event, organised by the Oman...

From rally to reality: Gold, the Gold business, and future of Yellow Metal

Gold has entered a historic rally in 2025, driven by a mix of geopolitics, expectations of lower policy rates, record central-bank buying, ETF inflows and de-dollarisation. Analysts offer scenario ranges (many now price gold well above $4,000/oz...

GT investigates: China plays vital role in boosting Asia-Pacific prosperity: Survey of 16 nations

Cityscape of Beijing Photo: VCG Editor's Note: The 32nd APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting is set to be held in South Korea from October 31 to November 1. Against this backdrop, on October 13, at the 2025 China-South Korea Media Cooperation Forum held...

How Online Sportsbooks Cover Major Sports Events Around the World

Global sports have never felt more within reach. From the roar of Premier League stadiums to the spectacle of the Super Bowl, fans everywhere experience live sports matchups and tournaments as shared events. What’s changed dramatically over the...

Air Charter Service sees growth in SE Asia

Asia has seen strong growth in the private charter market over the first nine months of the year, outperforming the global average (based on WingX figures), and Air Charter Service’s business in the Southeast part of the region has seen its...

Funding Artists: DTLA creator named Camera Obscura Art Lab residency member

The city of Santa Monica has selected six LA County-based artists for the 2025/26 Camera Obscura Art Lab residency program, it announced on Oct. 10. The artists part of the 14-week residency program will work out of two studio spaces located in...

Filipino father-son art exhibit blends 'past and present’

Visiting Filipino artists Nemesio “Nemiranda” Miranda Jr. and his son Don Nemesio Miranda III brought to Guam their first ever joint art exhibit that tells the vibrant stories of the Filipino culture of both past and present. The father-son art...

Disney, Buddhist monks and business: The Sam Wilson story

Anyone who has traveled outside of the country before knows that going to a foreign land is a unique experience. Chances are, if you have met Dr. Sam Wilson, Assistant Professor of Management and Entrepreneurship here at Buena Vista, you may have...

Texas Boy Injured After Giant Pacific Octopus Clings to His Arm at San Antonio Aquarium

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS — A Texas mother is going viral after her 6-year-old son was left with deep suction cup bruises from a giant Pacific octopus encounter at the San Antonio Aquarium, sparking public debate over animal safety protocols in...

15th Asia Tourism Forum to take place in Mongolia in 2026

AKIPRESS.COM - The Mongolian Tourism Association, in partnership with the Ministry of Culture, Sport, Tourism, and Youth of Mongolia and the School of Hotel and Tourism Management at Hong Kong Polytechnic University, will host the Asia Tourism...

L.A.-based Lendistry Celebrates 10 Years While Continuing Commitment to Wildfire-Impacted Businesses

Lendistry, a Small Business Administration (SBA) lender and CDFI based in Los Angeles celebrated 10 years of service to the community on October 10, highlighting their over $10 billion in loans and grants provided over the decade. Lendistry COO...

Kirin Brewery Outlines Global Growth Roadmap: New Southeast Asia HQ, Expanding Flagship Brands, and International Partnerships

Image credit: Kirin Brewery Company, Limited. Source: https://i.postimg.cc/0Pw6hW73/kirin.png Japan’s iconic Kirin Brewery Company has unveiled an ambitious international expansion strategy that could reshape the global beverage landscape. At a...

Global investors and business leaders to attend Gateway Gulf

Bahrain will host the third Gateway Gulf forum next month, gathering senior international delegates to explore major investment opportunities across the Gulf region. The invitation-only event, held at the Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay from...