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Mehmet Zahid Sobacı reappointed as Director General of TRT
TRT Director General Prof. Dr. Mehmet Zahid Sobacı has been reappointed as Director General for a second four-year term. Prof. Dr. Mehmet Zahid Sobacı graduated from Uludağ University Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Department of...

Asia Leads the Way in the Race for Tech Talent
A new study reveals a dramatic shift in the global tech landscape: the Asia Pacific region is now home to three of the world’s top 10 technology talent markets. Beijing, Bengaluru, and Tokyo surge ahead in global tech rankings as Asia Pacific...

Why Market Education Is Becoming the Real Edge in Retail Trading
In 2025, retail trading is everywhere. Anyone with a smartphone and internet can open a trading account, place a trade, and join the markets. But here’s what most people miss: access is not the edge anymore. Education is. The traders who succeed...

Expanding Ties Through Diplomacy
The ability of a foreign minister is often measured through his/her effectiveness in bilateral and multilateral engagements, and the impact of their foreign visits on promoting the national agenda. This is often referred to as the diplomatic...

AI ecosystem partnerships: Key to future-proofing PH firms
MANILA, Philippines — With the Department of Trade and Industry reporting that generative artificial intelligence (AI) could unlock $79.3 billion in productive capacity for the Philippines, the question is no longer whether businesses should adopt...
Asia leads in renewable energy growth while Africa lags - Irena
The Renewable Energy Statistics 2025 released by the International Renewable Energy Agency (Irena) on Friday shows that despite renewables capacity growing by over 15% in 2024, the growth gap widens across regions. Asia has kept its leading...

China's booming medical tourism combines advanced care, efficient service and cultural experiences for global patients
A Canadian medical tourist takes part in a specialized healthcare and wellness tourism program at the Boao Lecheng International Medical Tourism Pilot Zone in Boao, South China's Hainan Province, on June 13, 2025. Photo: Courtesy of the Lecheng...

Nigeria can generate $1bn from leather sector – Report
The Nigerian Economic Summit Group`s (NESG) report, has indicated that the country has the potential to generate about $1 billion, this year (2025), from the leather sector of the economy. The leather value chain acknowledged to be extensive in...

Transforming PhilSTAR Media Group into a multimedia powerhouse
Founded in July 1986, The Philippine STAR was born out of a call for press freedom after the People Power Revolution. What began as a single publication later grew into a network under the PhilSTAR Media Group (PMG), with six successful titles and...

Belitsoft Reports 2025 Trend: Companies Switching from Offshore to Nearshore Teams
Belitsoft has a long history of creating dedicated development teams and team augmentation expertise in Eastern Europe. Surveys show an overwhelming number of IT firms are considering nearshore outsourcing as a cost-cutting strategy. In 2025, many...

Dogs might be the key to getting rid of pesky spotted lanternflies before they even become a problem
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...

Amogy secures $23m to boost global growth and advance ammonia-to-power solutions
Amogy, an ammonia-to-power solutions provider, has secured an additional $23m in venture capital in a latest equity financing round. The additional funding supplements a $56m in venture funding initially reported in January 2025. The funding...

PM Shehbaz orders comprehensive plan to boost investment in shipping sector
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif has directed relevant authorities to develop a detailed strategy to boost private sector investment in Pakistan’s shipping industry. The prime minister said it will also pave the way for shipment of...

Behind the Win: BNP Paribas’ commitment to empowering talent and shaping the future
To support this vision, the Bank has revamped its talent programme in APAC, aiming to create a holistic learning and development journey to future-proof its workforce. This article is brought to you by BNP Paribas. In Asia Pacific, BNP Paribas is...

Mobile Robots Market Forecast Report 2025-2035: Global Mobile Robots Market To Surge From $18.49 Billion In 2025 To $63.28 Billion By 2035
(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) Global mobile robots market to soar from $18.49B in 2025 to $63.28B by 2035 at 11.83% CAGR. Key segments include hardware, software, and services. North America leads, but Asia shows rapid growth. AI, sensors, and...

Gamsole founder Abiola Olaniran passes away aged 36
Abiola Olaniran, founder of Nigerian-born mobile game production company Gamsole, has passed away at the age of 36. While the cause of his death is yet unknown, the Software engineer was buried on Wednesday, June 16, the same day he died, in a...

Eye Spear Analysis Report 2025 Market To Reach $265.6 Million By 2032, Driven By Rising Prevalence Of Eye Disorders Like Cataracts, Glaucoma, And AMD
(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) The global eye spear market is set to grow from US$ 162.7 million in 2024 to US$ 265.6 million by 2032, driven by the rising prevalence of eye disorders like cataracts and glaucoma. Innovations in material...

Sri Lanka achieved 17-point rise in HPV vaccination coverage in 2024: WHO
ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s vaccination coverage for adolescent girls against human papillomavirus (HPV) rose 17 percentage points, from 31 per cent to 48 per cent, in 2024, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has said. Vaccination coverage in South...

Sri Lanka stocks rebound 0.51-pct as US tariff talks set to resume
ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s vaccination coverage for adolescent girls against human papillomavirus (HPV) rose 17 percentage points, from 31 per cent to 48 per cent, in 2024, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has said. Vaccination coverage in South...

World News | Mos Pabitra Margherita Engages in Bilateral Talks with Eswatini Leaders
Mbabane [Eswatini], July 18 (ANI):Union Minister of State for External Affairs and Textiles, Pabitra Margherita, visited Eswatini, where he engaged in fruitful discussions with King Mswati III and several ministers on Friday, deepening existing...