Wellness economy in Thailand tops 670 billion baht

The spending gap between the two groups averages around US$1,000 (approximately 30,000 baht) per trip. The proportion of secondary wellness travellers has been rising significantly, reflecting growing interest in integrated wellness experiences....

China providing Russia with intelligence on missile targets, Ukrainian official claims

China is providing intelligence to Russia to enable Moscow to better launch missile strikes inside Ukraine, a senior Ukrainian intelligence official has said. Ukrainian Foreign Intelligence Agency official Oleh Alexandrov told the state news...

China’s K Visa For Bangladeshi Professionals: Eligibility, Application Process, Fees

China has taken a visionary step in drawing young talent with the introduction of the new K Visa. Officially launched on October 1, 2025, the scheme aims to support recent graduates and early-career researchers in education, research, and start-up...

China looks to silver economy, women, eco-consciousness to spur spending

Caring for the elderly, rising awareness of environmental protection and the flourishing “she economy” are creating a cushion against potential deflation in mainland China, offering manufacturers, retailers and service providers a ray of hope amid...

China's 24-hour spas are going viral. Here's why India needs one

Surviving the hustle mode, we often look for a reason to unwind, and a spa seems to be just the right place to loosen those tensed muscles. However, China has come up with a new way to unwind, and while it is called a 24-hour spa, it is far from...

Chinese national dies while in immigration custody in Imperial County, ICE says

Sunday, October 5, 2025 5:14AM Staff at the Imperial Regional Detention facility in Calexico said the man experienced an apparent seizure and became unresponsive, according to ICE. CALEXICO, Calif. (KABC) -- A Chinese national has died in...

China and Russia’s Information and Intellectual Thievery

Amidst all the concerns that the U.S. has regarding China and Russia, here is one sometimes doesn’t get much attention: Publishers in China and Russia, along with India and Indonesia, are the most likely to publish books to which they have no...

Chinese Zodiac Weekly Horoscope (October 6-12, 2025): One bold move could change everything for these zodiac signs

Weekly Horoscope for Rat Zodiac (1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008, 2020) This week tells you to pause and think before you act. Maybe you are feeling rushed or under pressure, but slowing down will help you see clearly. Avoid starting something...

China Weakens Burma Resistance Amid Intensified Fighting

Inside former SAC base, Pasaung Photo by Antonio Graceffo In July of this year, at the battlefront in Pasaung, Karenni State, I followed a coalition of pro-democracy ethnic resistance forces as they struggled to capture the remaining half of the...

World News | Southern China Braces for 'strongest' Storms as Typhoon Matmo Landfall Nears

Beijing [China], October 5 (ANI): Southern China is bracing for one of the strongest storms in recent years as Typhoon Matmo, the 21st storm of the 2025 Pacific season, tears across the South China Sea and barrels toward Guangdong and Hainan...

Across China: "Crispy" generation seeks ancient cures for modern stress

JINAN, Oct. 5 (Xinhua) -- Young people were actively exploring traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), from consulting renowned doctors at free clinics to tasting medicinal cuisine, at a culture and tourism experience event in east China's Jinan city,...

Traditional medicine innovation aligns with Education 5.0 as Zim products shine abroad

Nyangatayani’s medicines, derived from indigenous trees, underwent laboratory testing at the conference and received approval for health use. Zimbabwe’s traditional medicine sector is earning global recognition while reinforcing the country’s...

15 World-Renowned Pros Share the Autumn Wellness Rituals They Swear By for Welcoming in the New Season

From England’s women rewriting the record books on the pitch, to the rising obsession with longevity, Pilates, and marathon prep dominating social feeds, wellness has had yet another defining summer. Whether, like me, you’re someone who clings to...

Covid-19 rebound on cards? Chinese authorities issue big warning amid national holiday season as China expects rise in cases of respiratory diseases

As China celebrates the eight-day National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holiday beginning on October 1 and ending on October 8, 2025, authorities in the country have warned of the risks of a rebound in COVID-19 cases and accelerated transmission of...

Jannik Sinner reveals how he feels about Carlos Alcaraz's 'unfortunate' Shanghai Masters absence as he & Novak Djokovic headline event

Jannik Sinner recently shared his thoughts on the absence of rival and reigning World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz at the ongoing 2025 Shanghai Masters. The Italian opined that it's "unfortunate" for the high-profile ATP Masters 1000 hardcourt event to...

Amanda Anisimova Issues Surgery Update After Reaching China Open Final: 'Surprising Myself'

Amanda Anisimova is writing one of the fiercest stories of the season, rising from the shadows of past mental health battles to become the storm shaking women’s tennis. No longer just flashes of brilliance, she has carved her place among the elite...

EU to unveil new AI strategy to reduce dependence on US and China: FT

The European Union is set to unveil a new plan to promote homegrown artificial intelligence platforms and compete against the U.S. and China, the Financial Times reported on Sunday. The European Commission's new "Apply AI strategy" will promote...

The Chinese Connection: World’s Tallest Bridge Officially Opens for Traffic in China (WATCH)

An engineering marvel is now officially open in China (we covered the construction here). The Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge, which is the tallest in the world, opened last Sunday. A commute that once took two hours can be completed in two minutes...

China slams toys featuring Japan’s notorious WWII Unit 731

A social media account run by China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has strongly criticised the production and sale of toys depicting Japan’s World War II biological warfare unit, accusing them of promoting a distorted version of history. “On...

Pharmacy emerges as Korea's new must-visit place for foreign tourists

Korean pharmacies, renowned for their high-quality yet affordable products, have become must-visit destinations for foreign tourists interested in skincare. They are also increasingly favored by consumers seeking gentle, clinically tested...