The concept of culinary diplomacy, or gastrodiplomacy, can be defined as the use of food and cuisine to foster cross-cultural understanding and propel states towards cooperation, settlement, and enhanced interactions. Food facilitates the exchange of culture among states; it facilitates access to the otherwise unknown societies and traditions. Food is, of course, one of the […]
Asia Pacific
Australia, Indonesia sign security treaty to boost military cooperation
JAKARTA/CANBERRA: Australia and Indonesia signed a landmark security treaty on Friday, establishing closer military cooperation and new defence training initiatives between the two nations. The agreement, signed at Jakarta’s Merdeka Palace, will see Australia supporting the development of military training facilities in Indonesia and embedding a senior Indonesian officer within Australia’s defence force, Prime Minister […]
China launches large-scale drills around Taiwan
BEIJING/TAIPEI: China on Monday launched large-scale military exercises around Taiwan, deploying army, naval, air force and artillery units as part of drills named “Justice Mission 2025”, prompting Taiwan to place its forces on high alert and reaffirm its resolve to defend democracy. Read More: Beijing sanctions signal rising Taiwan tensions China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theatre […]
Educational Consultancy wins recognition across Asia-Pacific
“We are deeply honoured by this recognition. It reflects the hard work, passion and commitment of our entire team,” said Shanza Khan, Founder of Eye on Ivy. “Our mission remains to empower students and families through personalised mentorship, strategic guidance and opportunities that open global doors.” Founded on principles of research, systems and management, Eye […]
ADB: Asia-Pacific needs $1 trillion annually for climate action
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) says Asia-Pacific needs over $1 trillion each year to address climate change and biodiversity loss. Investment in environmental and climate systems can boost jobs, productivity, and financial stability. The ADB revealed this in its Asia-Pacific Climate Report 2025. The report emphasizes that around 75% of the region’s economic output depends […]
6.7-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Indonesia’s Papua Province
JAKARTA – A 6.7-magnitude earthquake struck Papua province in Indonesia on Thursday, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported. The quake occurred at a depth of 70 kilometers (43.5 miles), with its epicenter located about 200 kilometers from the city of Abepura, which has a population of more than 62,000 people, according to USGS data. […]
Khairpur SEZ recognised as best zone for foreign investment in Asia-Pacific
The Government of Sindh has achieved a major milestone as the Khairpur Special Economic Zone (SEZ) has been honoured among Asia-Pacific’s top industrial zones in the Global Free Zones of the Year 2025 – Best Industrial Zones awards by fDi Intelligence, a division of the Financial Times, UK. This recognition places Sindh and Pakistan among […]
Pakistan says Asia-Pacific, Indian Ocean should become a ‘zone of peace’
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday said that Asia-Pacific, including the Indian Ocean, should become a Zone of Peace, an area of expanding cooperation and prosperity through strict adherence to the principles of the UN Charter and the Bandung Principles of peaceful coexistence. In his virtual address at Nikkei’s 26th conference on ‘Future of […]