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Uganda receives nine Chinese hybrid goats to boost its goat meat production
(MENAFN) Nine Chinese hybrid goats, known as Jianzhou big-eared goats, have arrived in Uganda as part of the country’s efforts to boost its goat meat production and strengthen the livestock industry. The shipment, consisting of three males and six...

Slovakia Names Milan Lajciak Fresh Ambassador to China, Mongolia
(MENAFN) Slovakia has named Milan Lajciak its new ambassador to China and Mongolia, the Slovak Ministry of Foreign Affairs revealed on Tuesday. A highly experienced diplomat and sinologist, Lajciak will return to Beijing for his third term at the...

Trump says trade deal with Japan might not happen
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump voiced uncertainty on Tuesday regarding the likelihood of finalizing a new trade pact with Japan, according to reports. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One while returning from Florida, Trump questioned...

Belgian PM Pledges Deeper Cooperation with China
(MENAFN) On Tuesday, Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, underscoring Belgium's intention to strengthen bilateral relations and build greater mutual trust with China. De Wever highlighted the historical...

Senior Kenyan editor stresses importance of Africa-Chinese media agencies collaboration
(MENAFN) A senior Kenyan editor emphasized on Tuesday that strengthened collaboration and exchanges between African and Chinese media organizations are crucial for maintaining strong friendly relations as both regions work toward a shared future...

Ex-South Korean PM, Industry Minister Interrogated Over Martial Law Bid
(MENAFN) Former South Korean Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, alongside Industry Minister Ahn Duk-geun, appeared before a special prosecutor on Wednesday as part of an ongoing investigation into ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol's failed attempt to declare...

Ex-South Korea’s PM gets questioned over ex-leader martial law attempt
(MENAFN) On Wednesday, South Korea’s former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo and current Industry Minister Ahn Duk-geun were summoned by a special prosecutor investigating ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol’s failed attempt to declare martial law last year,...

N. Korea Launches Wonsan Kalma Coastal Resort to Revitalize Tourism
(MENAFN) North Korea has launched the Wonsan Kalma Coastal Tourist Area on its eastern coastline in a strategic move to revitalize tourism and generate vital foreign revenue amidst ongoing international sanctions, state-controlled media reported...

5.5-Magnitude Earthquake Rattles Southern Japan
(MENAFN) A 5.5-magnitude earthquake struck off the Tokara Islands in southern Japan on Wednesday, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA). The tremor hit at 3:26 p.m. local time, originating from a depth of about 10 km. The epicenter...

Taiwan Spots Chinese Amphibious Ship Near Northern Coast
(MENAFN) Taiwan’s Ministry of Defense confirmed on Tuesday that a Chinese amphibious ship had been spotted off the island's northern coast, marking the first such detection in this region. The sighting follows earlier reports from local media....

Epoxy Resin Market is expected to generate a revenue of USD 21.37 Billion by 2032, Globally, at 5.9% CAGR: Verified Market Research®
Lewes, Delaware, July 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Global Epoxy Resin Market Size is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.9% from 2026 to 2032, according to a new report published by Verified Market Research®. The report reveals that the market...

Trump Uncertain on Japan Trade Agreement
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump expressed skepticism on Tuesday about securing a new trade agreement with Japan, stating he remains unsure whether a deal will materialize. “We've dealt with Japan. I'm not sure we're going to make a deal. I...

S. Korea Reports Sixteen Injuries After Vehicle Rams into Restaurant
(MENAFN) A collision at a restaurant in eastern South Korea on Wednesday left 16 individuals injured after a vehicle sped into the building, a local news agency reported. The incident occurred around 11:32 a.m. local time (0232 GMT) at an...

Foreign middle and senior-level staff of higher education institutions in Macao travel to Beijing to gain insights into China’s higher education development and scientific and technological strength
MACAU, July 2 - To encourage international talent in higher education institutions of Macao to build a bridge for educational exchange with the Mainland, enhance their understanding of national realities and Chinese culture, and expand their...

Microchip Partners with Nippon Chemi-Con and NetVision on First ASA-ML Camera Development Ecosystem for Japanese Automotive Market
CHANDLER, Ariz., July 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- An automotive industry transition is underway to replace proprietary camera connectivity with solutions based on the open and interoperable Automotive Serdes Alliance Motion Link (ASA-ML) standard...

Gallium-Oxide Power Devices Market is Predicted to Reach $86.9 Million by 2033, Expand at 11.4% CAGR
Gallium-Oxide Power Devices Market was valued at $30.2 million in 2023, is projected to reach $86.9 million by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 11.4% from 2024-2033. WILMINGTON, NEW CASTLE, DE, UNITED STATES, July 7, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ --...

China Breaks Solar Record with 93GW Install in May
(MENAFN) China set a new benchmark in solar energy last month, installing a record-breaking 93 gigawatts (GW) of solar panels in May, according to official data released Monday by the National Energy Administration. That single-month total exceeds...

Japan Warns of Powerful Earthquake Threat in Sea of Japan
(MENAFN) A powerful earthquake exceeding magnitude 7 is likely to strike the Sea of Japan within the next three decades, a Japanese government panel has cautioned. The Earthquake Research Committee, part of the national disaster forecasting...

Japan’s Chief Tariff Negotiator Urges U.S. to Lift Auto Tariffs
(MENAFN) Japan’s chief tariff negotiator held two separate phone calls with the U.S. commerce secretary on the same day, signaling intensified efforts to break a deadlock in trade discussions, a local news agency reported Sunday. Ryosei Akazawa...

China Launches World's First Ammonia-Powered Vessel Maiden Voyage
(MENAFN) China has successfully launched the maiden voyage of the world’s first vessel powered solely by ammonia, marking a significant milestone in clean energy shipping, a media outlet reported Saturday. Constructed in China and tested in Anhui...