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Politics
Kyrgyzstan, South Korea mark 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations
By Nurzhan Kasmalieva BISHKEK: Bishkek hosted a solemn reception dedicated to the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Kyrgyzstan and the Republic of Korea. The reception was attended by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyz Republic Azizbek Madmarov, Ambassador of Korea Lee Won-jae, Kyrgyz officials and…
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Business
THE AsiaN 10th anniversary ESG forum on February 22
SEOUL: A forum commemorating the 10th anniversary of the founding of AsiaN, the trilingual publication of the Asia Journalists Association (AJA) will highlight the significance of the next leadership in an increasingly active environmental, social governance (ESG). The forum will bring together illustrious political and business figures as well…
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Culture
MY PEOPLE – Odlar Yurdu: Azerbaijani People’s Ensemble
By Eldar Akhadov Russian poet and writer Susha: Between the two shores of the sea – north and south, left and right or right and left, whoever likes to stand, there is a land, aimed to the east – in the sea, like a giant bird’s beak, which can only…
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Culture
Exhibition dedicated to Russian Poet and Traveler Nikolay Gumilev opens in Cairo
During the opening ceremony By Ashraf Aboul-Yazid President of Asia Journalists Association CAIRO: Three months ago in Istanbul, amidst of the activities of the Eurasian Literary Festival, I had a real opportunity to approach a distinguished poet and an active cultural figure, describing her as an organic intellectual, who carries…
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South Asia
Pakistan – A Country of Particular Concern!
By Nasir Aijaz AsiaN Representative Islamabad: Certain gruesome incidents of murders and such other kind of persecution of religious minorities on the pretext of blasphemy allegations, having taken place with a sequence within last nine days, are perhaps enough to supplement the recommendation of United States Commission on International Religious…
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Education
New testing methods can spare laboratory animals
By Crispin Maslog MANILA: We need to end animal sacrifice at the altar of science. The time has come for the scientific community to free animals from being subjected to cruel research carried out to find cures for human diseases or vanity purposes such as for cosmetics. Every year,…
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Culture
Persian, Arab harmony at Dubai Expo
By Alireza Bahrami TEHRAN: The National Orchestra of Iran will perform at the Dubai Expo. This concert will be held on the evenings of October 6 and 7 under the titles of “Iranian National Day Celebrations” and “The Great Music Concert”. Salar Aghili’s concert will be accompanied by another Iranian singer,…
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Business
Fighting climate change: Kyrgyzstan declares 2022 Year of Protection of Mountain Ecosystems and Climate Resilience
BISHKEK: Kyrgyzstan is taking the fight against climate change to much higher levels by declaring 2022 the Year of Protection of Mountain Ecosystems and Climate Resilience. President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Zhaparov signed the declaration decree in order to increase climate resilience, preserve natural heritage and celebrate the International Year of…
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Business
AsiaN forum Beyond COVID19: Next Leadership Toward Active ESG on February 22
SEOUL: Ban Ki-moon, the eighth Secretary-General of the United Nations, will deliver the keynote address at the AsiaN 10th Anniversary Forum later this month. AsiaN Chief Executive Office and Asia Journalists Association (AJA) Founding Member Lee Sang-ki Lee said that the forum will be held under the theme, “Beyond COVID19:…
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Politics
Mongolia: Women increasingly at the center of foreign diplomacy
Nyamkhuu Ulambayar (Left) presenting her Letter of Credence as Mongolia’s Ambassador to UNESCO to Audrey Azoulay, Director-General of the UNESCO (Montsame) ULAANBAATAR: The tweet by Mongolia’s new Foreign Minister Battsetseg Batmunkh summed it up. The country that for centuries was associated with masculine virility and warrior’s strength is now highlighting the…
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