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West Asia
“Taste of China”: When Food Fosters Empathy and Understanding
Ambassador Ni Ruchi addressing the “Taste of China” celebration By Habib Toumi MANAMA: The inviting aroma of Chinese noodles, the subtle clink of chopsticks, and the warm hospitality of the hosts welcomed guests into an evening that would linger in memory far beyond the final course. More than a culinary…
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East Asia
Singapore PM’s safe haven call leaves young voters unswayed
By Ivan LimSINGAPORE: In a throwback to the 2020 Covid-19 crisis, the ruling People’s Action Party (PAP) has cast the 2025 GE as a Trumpian tariffs crisis of sorts to sway voters rally behind it. Give us a strong hand to steer the ship of state safely through the coming…
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East Asia
AJA: An Open Community Beyond Borders and Cultures
Asia Journalist Association (AJA), founded in 2004, is an international journalist association that operates under the motto of “One Line of Truth through Sweat and Blood” with the goal of fair reporting, protecting freedom of the press, and developing journalism. To commemorate its 20th anniversary, AJA is sharing special feature articles that…
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EditorsPick
500 Days to Go: Excitement is building for an outstanding Yeosu World Island Expo 2026
YEOSU: There is growing excitement in Yeosu, the lovely water city surrounded by 365 islands and a stunning coastline, and with 500 days remaining until the grand opening of the Yeosu World Island Expo 2026, the Organizing Committee is ramping up preparations on all fronts. Following the recent appointment of…
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West Asia
“A bridge connecting Asia and the world, AJA’s journey is ongoing”
Asia Journalist Association (AJA), founded in 2004, is an international journalist association that operates under the motto of “One Line of Truth through Sweat and Blood” with the goal of fair reporting, protecting freedom of the press, and developing journalism. To commemorate its 20th anniversary, AJA is sharing special feature…
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West Asia
AJA and My Seven Sojourns in Korea
Asia Journalist Association (AJA), founded in 2004, is an international journalist association that operates under the motto of “One Line of Truth through Sweat and Blood” with the goal of fair reporting, protecting freedom of the press, and developing journalism. To commemorate its 20th anniversary, AJA is sharing special feature…
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Column
Three Nations, One Brotherhood: South Korea, Turkey, and Pakistan
By Nasir AijazThe AsiaN Representative LAHORE, PAKISTAN: A question that has intrigued me for a long time is whether Pakistan and South Korea can be considered brotherly nations, like Turkey and Pakistan. This thought came to mind again when the Turkish President led a high-level delegation to Pakistan this February.…
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South East Asia
AJA born of a meeting of minds
Asia Journalist Association (AJA), founded in 2004, is an international journalist association that operates under the motto of “One Line of Truth through Sweat and Blood” with the goal of fair reporting, protecting freedom of the press, and developing journalism. To commemorate its 20th anniversary, AJA reports a special feature…
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East Asia
2023 GCS International Convention takes place in Colombo
By Seok-jae Kang Vice President, Asia Journalists Association COLOMBO: The 2023 GCS International Convention was held successfully in Colombo, Sri Lanka on December 8, 2023. The annual Colombo GCS convention, which was held at Galadari Hotel in downtown Colombo in a hybrid format, attracted about 120 persons, about 70 in-person…
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East Asia
Kyrgyzstan, Qatar to build comprehensive partnership
Zhaparov, Shaikh Tamim ahead of their meeting (Kabar) BISHKEK: Kyrgyzstan and Qatar intend to raise cooperation to the level of a comprehensive partnership. President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Zhaparov and the Emir of Qatar Shaikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani discussed prospects for bilateral cooperation, measures to build up and interact…
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