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People
Koo Bon-hong appointed AJA Chairman
SEOUL: The Asia Journalist Association (AJA), with its current President Ashraf Dali, has appointed Deputy Chairman Koo Bon-hong as the 6th Chairman for a period of three years. At the same time, the AJA also had Former Prime Minister of South Korea Lee Soo-sung and Former Editor-in-Chief of Kyunghyang Daily…
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Society
American falcon fetches record price at $275,000
The $275,000 falcon ABU DHABI: An American falcon was auctioned for $275,000, the most expensive falcon in the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX 2022)’s history, organizers have said. The falcon, a Pure Gyr American ultra-white, was sold on the sixth day of the 19th edition of ADIHEX.…
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Culture
Sun City awaits rise of “Africa’s Got Talent”
By Ashraf Aboul-Yazid Asia Journalists Association President SUN CITY, SOUTH AFRICA: Sun City, South Africa, will host the official launch of the mega TV competition “Africa’s Got Talent” on November 26. The shining rays of African talents in a dozen of categories will rise from 54 countries to give birth of…
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Vietnam confirms first monkeypox infection
Monkeypox infected patients in HCM City will be treated at the HCM City Hospital for Tropical Diseases (Dantri) By Phong Lan Dantri International HO CHI MINH CITY: A woman returning to Vietnam from Dubai has been infected with the monkeypox virus, the first case recorded in the country so far, the…
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First Racoda Asian Film Festival prizes announced
By Ashraf Aboul-Yazid President, Asia Journalists Association CAIRO: The 1st edition of Racoda Asian Film Festival Prizes were announced by head of the jury committee Omani director, Dr. Khaled Abdel Rahim Al Zadjali. The jury had Lebanese actress and star Madeleine Tabar, Egyptian writer and novelist Ashraf Aboul-Yazid, Egyptian director…
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People
The Unlimited Power of Writing
By Dr. Hassan Humeida KIEL, GERMANY: It just started with writing. The funny one that nobody can read. Sometimes, not even himself. Filling out another form? Damn it – Stupid pale form. Unfortunately, all first impressions are given by Scripture: Legible handwriting, good student; illegible handwriting, bad student; even more beautiful…
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Society
Bodies of Chinese nationals found off Vietnamese island
By Phong Lan- Dantri International PHU QUOC ISLAND, VIETNAM: Seven dead bodies have been found floating off Phu Quoc Island in Vietnam’s southern province of Kien Giang Province, including two of Chinese nationality. According to authorities in Phu Quoc, local residents detected the first two bodies drifting onto Bai Truong…
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Society
Celtic English Academy- Cardiff, UK
By Dr. Hassan Humeida – Kiel, Germany CARDIFF: Celtic English Academy was founded in 2004 and has places throughout the month and year for students from all over the world. Located in Cardiff, the capital of Wales, the Academy is very centrally located and is only a few minutes from the…
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Business
Busan: A vibrant city turning into prime model for the future
BUSAN: Few cities in the world can boast of a cultural program for October as appealing as the one listed by Busan, South Korea’s second-largest city. On October 1-2, the Busan Rock Festival, Korea’s largest rock festival, returns after three years for performances at Samnak Eco Park. The multiple-award winners…
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Society
Opening ceremony held for Third Mt. Everest Open Taekwondo Championships in Pokhara, Nepal
By Seok-Jae Kang Asia Journalists Association Vice President POKHARA: An opening ceremony was held in Pokhara, Nepal on September 22, 2022 for the Third Mt. Everest International Open Taekwondo Championships and the First Mt. Everest GCS International Poomsae Championships. The four-day Mt. Everest events drew over 1,400 athletes and officials…
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