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Vale Barry Pearton: Founder, Editor, Asia Today International

In the early 1980s, after witnessing opportunities in Asia, Barry Pearton saw a clear gap in Australia's media market. Without nothing but optimism, courage and a kitchen table as his office, he founded Asia Today International.

With his wife, Florence as the editor, Barry brought news on the economic development of Asia to Corporate Australia, at a time when news on Asia was mainly event-driven and negative. Th

Nifty, Sensex open weak despite strong GDP and GST numbers, dragged by Trump doubling tariffs on steel imports

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 2 (ANI): Indian stock markets kicked off the fresh week on a negative note, weighed down by global concerns despite strong domestic GDP figures.

The benchmark indices slipped in early trade on Monday, with investor sentiment dampened by renewed tariff threats from U.S. President Donald Trump.

The Nifty 50 index opened at 24,669.70, registering a decline of 81.00 points or

Jackie Chan says he "didn't need any training" for 'Karate Kid: Legends'

Washington [US], June 1 (ANI): Actor and filmmaker Jackie Chan returns as Han in 'Karate Kid: Legends', the latest instalment in the film franchise.

As per the press note by the team of Karate Kid, the film follows kung fu prodigy Li Fong as he adjusts to life in a new school, forges unexpected bonds, and is drawn into an intense showdown with a local karate champion.Under the guidance of his teacher, Han (Jackie

(SP)SINGAPORE-BADMINTON-SINGAPORE OPEN-MIXED DOUBLES

(250601) -- SINGAPORE, June 1, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Dechapol Puavaranukroh/Supissara Paewsampran (R) of Thailand compete during the mixed doubles final match against Tang Chun Man/Tse Ying Suet of China's Hong Kong at the Singapore Badminton Open 2025 in Singapore, June 1, 2025. (Photo by Then Chih Wey/Xinhua)

AI pets emerge as new form of companionship in China

by Xinhua writers Yue Yuanyuan, Ma Sijia, Chen Shengwei

BEIJING, June 1 (Xinhua) -- On a typical workday in Beijing, a soft hum rises from 26-year-old Wang Tongtong's desk, not from her phone or computer but from a small grey creature nestled beside her keyboard.

The creature is no ordinary toy -- it's an AI pet. With plush fur, oversized blinking eyes, and synthetic skin that radiates a gentle warmth, it t

CHINA-HONG KONG-GLOBAL FORUM ON INT'L MEDIATION (CN)

(250531) -- HONG KONG, May 31, 2025 (Xinhua) -- John Lee, chief executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, speaks at the signing ceremony of the Convention on the Establishment of the International Organization for Mediation (IOMed) in Hong Kong, south China, May 30, 2025. (Xinhua/Chen Duo)

Establishment of IOMed in Hong Kong holds significant importance in peaceful dispute resolution

HONG KONG, May 31 (Xinhua) -- The establishment of the International Organization for Mediation (IOMed) holds significant importance in peaceful dispute resolution, experts have said, expecting that the organization will continue to enhance Hong Kong's position in the fields of international law and dispute resolution.

The signing ceremony of the Convention on the Establishment of the IOMed, held on Friday in Hon

(SP)CHINA-HONG KONG-FOOTBALL-FRIENDLY MATCH-MANCHESTER UNITED VS HKG (CN)

(250530) -- HONG KONG, May 30, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Rasmus Hojlund (R) of Manchester United vies against goalkeeper Tse Ka Wing of China's Hong Kong during their friendly football match, in south China's Hong Kong, May 30, 2025. (Xinhua/Lo Ping Fai)

CHINA-HONG KONG-CONVENTION ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE INT'L ORGANIZATION FOR MEDIATION-SIGNING CEREMONY (CN)

(250530) -- HONG KONG, May 30, 2025 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on May 30, 2025 shows a view of the International Organization for Mediation in south China's Hong Kong. The signing ceremony of the Convention on the Establishment of the International Organization for Mediation was held in Hong Kong on Friday. (Photo by Wang Shen/Xinhua)

APGC Junior Championship: Ranveer, Krish finish fifth in boys' team competition; Saanvi, Kashika end eighth in girls' team event

New Delhi [India], May 30 (ANI): Indian amateurs Ranveer Mitroo and Krish Chawla registered a fifth-place finish in the boys' team competition after posting a combined total of four-over 430 in the Asia-Pacific Golf Confederation (APGC) Junior Championship here at the Hong Kong Golf Club on Thursday. The Chinese pair of Jin Heng Yan and Jin Han won the boys' team title with a tally of four under 422.

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Taiwan considers regulating Xiaohongshu over fears of CCP 'Unification' propaganda

Taipei [Taiwan], May 30 (ANI): The government is contemplating the regulation of the Chinese social media application Xiaohongshu, also known as Rednote, due to concerns that it could be utilized by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) for 'united front' initiatives, as reported by the Mainland Affairs Council (MAC), according to the Taipei Times.

During a meeting of the legislature's Internal Administration Committ

Nifty, Sensext in pressure as US Federal court gives interim go ahead on Trump tariffs till Higher Court decides

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 30 (ANI): Indian stock markets opened flat in the red on Friday, as global concerns once again pressured investor sentiment.

The recent decision by the US Federal Appeals Court to allow the Trump administration to continue with its tariff policy till a higher court decides has impacted market mood across the globe. Investors are now awaiting further clarity from higher courts, wh

APGC Junior Championship: Riding on Ranveer's back-to-back 69, India jumps to T-2 spot in boys' team competition

New Delhi [India], May 29 (ANI): Delhi lad Ranveer Mitroo submitted a second consecutive card of two-under 69 to help India jump to tied second place in the boys' team competition along with compatriot Krish Chawla after the second round of the ongoing Asia-Pacific Golf Confederation (APGC) Junior Championship here at the Hong Kong Golf Club.

With an overall total of one-under 283, the Indian duo are six strokes

India to play Qatar, Bahrain, Brunei Darussalam in AFC U23 Asian Cup Qualifiers

New Delhi [India], May 29 (ANI): The India U23 men's national team has been drawn in Group H of the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qualifiers, after a draw ceremony was conducted at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Alongside India Qatar, Bahrain, and Brunei Darussalam are in Group H. Qatar, the highest-seeded team among the four, will host Group H, with the matches slated to be played between September 1 to 9, as per

Singapore Badminton Open 2025: Sindhu, Prannoy ousted; Satwik, Chirag keep India's challenge alive

Singapore City [Singapore], May 29 (ANI): India's star shuttlers PV Sindhu and HS Prannoy were overwhelmed in their respective contests and crashed out of the second round of the Singapore Badminton Open 2025 on Thursday.

Sindhu, who broke the opening round exit jinx to qualify for the second round, was ousted by Olympic gold medallist Chen Yufei of the People's Republic of China by 21-9, 18-21, 21-16 in a fixtur