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US trade deficit widens to USD 105.6 billion in August as imports jump; deficit with India at USD 6.2 billion

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:16:23 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 6 (ANI): The US goods and services trade deficit widened sharply to USD 105.6 billion in August, rising USD 12.7 billion from a revised USD 92.8 billion in July, as a stronger increase in imports more than offset the rise in exports, according to data released by the US Census Bureau and Bureau of Economic Analysis on Tuesday.

August imports rose 4.3 per cent to USD 420.8 billion, while

Xinhua Headlines: Brewing new trails, Yunnan coffee carries Chinese aroma across Asia-Pacific

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 11:45:39 GMT

* Yunnan sits on the northern fringe of the global coffee-growing "bean belt," the equatorial zone between the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn. For centuries, its rolling highlands were known as China's tea heartland. Over the past two decades, steady investment, improved farming techniques and booming domestic consumption have nurtured a thriving home-grown coffee industry.

* Cross-borde

MALAYSIA-KUALA LUMPUR-COFFEE-CHINA-YUNNAN

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 02:47:11 GMT

(261006) -- KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 6, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Thomas Ooi, founder of Ghostbird Coffee Roastery, demonstrates how to make pour-over coffee in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Sept. 29, 2026. Southwest China's Yunnan Province sits on the northern fringe of the global coffee-growing "bean belt" between the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn. For centuries its rolling highlands were celebrated foremost as China's tea heartland. O

(SP)INDONESIA-JAKARTA-FOOTBALL-FIFA ASEAN CUP 2026-DIVISION 1-BRONZE FINAL-MALAYSIA VS VIETNAM

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:15:39 GMT

(261005) -- JAKARTA, Oct. 5, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Manuel Hidalgo (L) of Malaysia vies with Nguyen Hai Long of Vietnam during the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 Division 1 Bronze Final Match between Malaysia and Vietanm at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta, Indonesia, Oct. 5, 2026. (Xinhua/Agung Kuncahya B.)

Skoda Auto India Brings 130 Years of Its Cycling Heritage to India Through L'Etape Mysuru

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:11:20 GMT

BusinessWire India
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 5: koda Auto India brought its deep-rooted association with cycling to Indian shores with the inaugural L'Etape Mysuru by Tour de France. As the title sponsor, koda extended its 23-year association with the Tour de France, while bringing its years of cycling heritage to India. koda Auto's relationship with cycling dates back to 1895, when founders Vaclav La

Southeast Asia's China travel map is widening, Traveloka platform data shows

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 06:30:50 GMT

PRNewswire
Singapore, October 5: Southeast Asian travelers are exploring a wider range of destinations across China, according to new Traveloka platform data. Bookings to 15 'new first-tier' cities grew more than twice as fast as bookings to Shanghai, Beijing, Shenzhen and Guangzhou.
Travelers across Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam are booking a broader range of cities in China. S

Nearly Half of Asia Pacific Consumers Open to Using Stablecoins in the Next Five Years, Visa Study Finds

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 05:06:30 GMT

PRNewswire
Singapore, October 5: Visa, a world leader in digital payments, today released new survey findings on stablecoin awareness and consumer sentiment in Asia Pacific. The research reveals growing interest in practical uses such as everyday spending, travel and cross-border money movement, while limited understanding and concerns around trust remain barriers to wider use.
As stablecoins move beyond th

China expands its military base network in Southeast Asia

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 01:30:30 GMT

Hong Kong, October 5 (ANI): China's first overseas military base was set up in Djibouti in the Horn of Africa in 2017, but it now also has access to two bases in Southeast Asia. One is a naval facility in Cambodia, and the latest revelation is of a newly built air base in neighbouring Laos.
The news of the Laos base came as a surprise, with China's Ministry of National Defense (MND) revealing its existence on 29

Jharkhand: Family receives mortal remains of yoga teacher Raja Kumar Verma killed in Vietnam accident

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 09:01:07 GMT

Ranchi (Jharkhand) [India], October 4 (ANI): The mortal remains of yoga teacher Raja Kumar Verma, who was killed in a road accident in Vietnam, were brought to Ranchi and received by his grieving family on Saturday.
Verma, a resident of Ranchi, was working as a yoga instructor at an academy in Da Lat, Vietnam. He had been living and working in the country for around two years and was supporting his family through

Second Talent Launches Hire Offshore for Hiring Full-Time Indian Developers at One Monthly Fee

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 12:07:21 GMT

VMPL
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], October 3: Second Talent today launched Hire Offshore in India, giving companies in the US, Europe and Australia a way to hire full-time Indian developers while the platform handles local employment, payroll and equipment.
Companies hiring offshore developers often have to choose between managing freelancers themselves or workin

Missing Lao Critic in Thailand Feared 'Disappeared'

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 07:24:48 GMT

Three weeks ago, 26-year-old Lao activist Khieo Lapchanh, an asylum seeker in Thailand, vanished in Samut Sakhon province following his shift at the restaurant where he worked.

Khieo's disappearance in the early hours of September 15 came one day before his first interview with the United Nations
A Cambodian media publisher has hailed China's newly opened Pinglu Canal as it will boost trade and logistics between China and ASEAN. #PingluCanal #Guangxi #China #ASEAN

Cambodia subsidizes nearly 500 mln USD to curb rising fuel, power costs: PM

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 05:45:13 GMT

PHNOM PENH, Oct. 7 (Xinhua) -- Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet said on Wednesday that the government has injected nearly 500 million U.S. dollars in subsidies to cushion the domestic impact of soaring global fuel prices driven by ongoing conflicts in the Middle East.
"To date, we have subsidized almost 500 million dollars to curb rising fuel costs and stabilize electricity prices for our citizens," he said du

Feature: Laos embraces warm atmosphere ahead of National Teacher's Day

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 11:45:26 GMT

VIENTIANE, Oct. 6 (Xinhua) -- A warm and celebratory atmosphere is taking hold across Laos as schools, students and families prepare flowers, gifts and activities for Lao National Teacher's Day, a day dedicated to honoring those who devote their lives to shaping the next generation.
Across Laos, schools are preparing ceremonies, performances and activities to honor teachers, while students choose flowers and gif

Vietnam's registered foreign investment surges 76.4 pct in first 9 months

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 09:15:13 GMT

HANOI, Oct. 6 (Xinhua) -- Vietnam attracted 50.36 billion U.S. dollars in total registered foreign investment in the first nine months of 2026, surging 76.4 percent year on year, the Vietnam News Agency reported Tuesday, citing the National Statistics Office.
During the period, 3,108 newly licensed projects registered 29.24 billion dollars in capital, 2.4 times the amount recorded in the same period last year, a

Cambodia issues weather warning as impacts of 3 storms bring rain, high winds

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 05:15:17 GMT

PHNOM PENH, Oct. 6 (Xinhua) -- Cambodia's Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology issued a weather warning on Tuesday, advising travelers, particularly those using waterways, to exercise high vigilance from Oct. 6 to 10 due to the peripheral impacts of three tropical storms.
According to a ministry notice, the Southeast Asian nation is currently experiencing the outer bands of typhoons Nolo and Koguma, along

World Bank cuts Cambodia's 2026 growth forecast to 3.5 pct amid tourism slump, high fuel costs

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 03:15:13 GMT

PHNOM PENH, Oct. 6 (Xinhua) -- The World Bank on Tuesday downgraded Cambodia's 2026 economic growth forecast to 3.5 percent, down from 5.3 percent last year, citing a sharp slump in international tourist arrivals and surging fuel costs.
"In Cambodia, domestic demand weakened in 2026 as international arrivals and remittances fell, while higher oil prices squeezed household incomes," the bank said in its latest Ea

Interview: Pinglu Canal to boost China-ASEAN trade, logistics, says Cambodian media publisher

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:15:31 GMT

PHNOM PENH, Oct. 5 (Xinhua) -- China's recently inaugurated Pinglu Canal will boost trade and logistics with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) by reducing shipping time and logistics costs, a Cambodian media publisher said on Monday.
Officially opened to navigation on Sept. 16, the 134.2-kilometer Pinglu Canal links the Xijiang River shipping route with the Beibu Gulf, shortening the inland wate

Laos' economy expands 4.8 pct in first 9 months of 2026

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 13:45:10 GMT

VIENTIANE, Oct. 5 (Xinhua) -- Laos' economy grew by 4.8 percent in the first nine months of 2026, up from 4.6 percent during the same period last year, despite regional and global economic uncertainty.
According to Lao People's Army News on Monday, growth was driven mainly by the processing industry, private-sector investment, and the electricity sector. Wholesale and retail trade, public services, tourism, and

Laos food crop output hits 90 pct of annual target

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:15:19 GMT

VIENTIANE, Oct. 5 (Xinhua) -- Laos produced 2.33 million tons of food crops in the first nine months of 2026, reaching 90 percent of the annual target as the government stepped up efforts to boost domestic production, reduce imports and promote exports.
In the first nine months of 2026, Laos' agricultural and forestry product exports reached 1.389 billion U.S. dollars, or 73.17 percent of the annual target, acco

Lao gov't sets key 2026 priorities to drive growth

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 11:15:11 GMT

VIENTIANE, Oct. 5 (Xinhua) -- The Lao government will focus on food production, infrastructure recovery, mineral management, major investment projects, tourism, revenue collection and monetary stability during the final three months of 2026, Prime Minister Saleumxay Kommasith told the second ordinary session of the Lao National Assembly's 10th legislature on Monday.
During the session, Saleumxay presented a repo

Cambodian PM urges ASEAN veterans to help safeguard regional peace

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 09:45:13 GMT

PHNOM PENH, Oct. 5 (Xinhua) -- Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet on Monday emphasized the critical need to safeguard regional peace, calling it the essential foundation for development and prosperity across Southeast Asia.
He delivered the remarks in Phnom Penh during the opening ceremony of the 25th General Assembly of the Veterans Confederation of ASEAN Countries (VECONAC), an event that brought together vete

Vietnam's 14th party central committee to review research outline on party charter revision

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 08:45:12 GMT

HANOI, Oct. 5 (Xinhua) -- The 14th Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee (CPVCC) will provide input on a research outline for amending the party charter at its fourth plenum, which opened in Hanoi on Monday, the Vietnam News Agency reported.
In his opening remarks, General Secretary of the CPVCC and Vietnamese President To Lam said that discussions on the research outline would not be limited to specific

Cambodian PM says educators play pivotal role in equipping youth to navigate dynamic global landscape

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 05:15:18 GMT

PHNOM PENH, Oct. 5 (Xinhua) -- Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet said on Monday that teachers played a crucial role in equipping youth with the skills necessary to navigate a constantly changing world.
In a statement posted on his official social media platforms to mark World Teachers' Day, Hun Manet said Cambodia celebrated the event under the national theme: "Teachers are the pillars of modern pedagogy for bu

Sonexay Siphandone elected as Lao NA president

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 04:15:18 GMT

VIENTIANE, Oct. 5 (Xinhua) -- The second ordinary session of the 10th Lao National Assembly elected Sonexay Siphandone, former prime minister, as President of the Lao National Assembly (NA) on Monday, succeeding Xaysomphone Phomvihane, who passed away in August.

Lao National Assembly elects Saleumxay Kommasith as prime minister

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 04:15:13 GMT

VIENTIANE, Oct. 5 (Xinhua) -- The second ordinary session of the Lao National Assembly's 10th legislature elected Deputy Prime Minister Saleumxay Kommasith as prime minister on Monday.

Roundup: 9th China Now Music Festival kicks off in New York

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 08:45:10 GMT

NEW YORK, Oct. 2 (Xinhua) -- The ninth China Now Music Festival kicked off Friday night at Carnegie Hall in New York City, bringing together musical works that evoke the shared memories, aspirations and enduring bonds of the American and Chinese peoples.
The festival, running from Oct. 2-11 under the theme "Chasing Dreams," is co-hosted by the U.S.-China Music Institute of Bard College Conservatory of Music and

Tribunal Continues Order in Part-Oil Country Tubular Goods from Chinese Taipei, India, Indonesia, South Korea, Thailand, Trkiye, Ukraine and Vietnam

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:15:25 GMT

Ottawa, Ontario, October 7, 2026-Further to the Canadian International Trade Tribunal's expiry review (RR2025006), the Tribunal today continued its order made on December 30, 2020, in expiry review RR2019006, concerning the dumping of oil country tubular goods from the Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu,

Peel Ports creates warehousing as demand rises Daily Business

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 21:01:31 GMT
Peel Ports creates warehousing as demand rises Daily Business

Nexstar Finalizes Its Q3 Earnings Release Plan

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 04:34:57 GMT
Nexstar Finalizes Its Q3 Earnings Release Plan

Scripps Schedules Its Q3 Earnings Report Release Date

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 04:33:56 GMT
Scripps Schedules Its Q3 Earnings Report Release Date

Auburn, Alabama to wear road uniforms for navy vs. crimson showdown in Birmingham

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 04:06:19 GMT
Auburn, Alabama to wear road uniforms for navy vs. crimson showdown in Birmingham

Socorro County farmers dealing with the aftermath of flooding

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 23:33:59 GMT
Socorro County farmers dealing with the aftermath of flooding

Naval drone hits oil tanker off Russian resort city Sochi, triggering massive blaze - Russia

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 06:07:15 GMT
Naval drone hits oil tanker off Russian resort city Sochi, triggering massive blaze - Russia

Carmichael school evacuated after bomb threat, sheriff's office says

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 23:31:15 GMT
Carmichael school evacuated after bomb threat, sheriff's office says

REACH- Good Samaritans remember the deadly helicopter crash one year later

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 23:31:12 GMT
REACH- Good Samaritans remember the deadly helicopter crash one year later

Grand Bahama Chamber- Port Lucaya businesses remain on life support

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 20:36:56 GMT
Grand Bahama Chamber- Port Lucaya businesses remain on life support