COVID pressures China's hospitals as countries mandate tests for travellers
The scale of the outbreak and doubts over official data prompted some countries to enact new travel rules on Chinese visitors.
Thu Dec 29 2022
Millions in China's Chengdu thrown into extended COVID lockdown
Since last week, Chengdu mostly reported less than 200 new cases a day, a tiny fraction compared with outbreaks in other parts of the world.
Thu Sep 08 2022
Chengdu locks down 21.2 million as Chinese cities battle COVID
Residents of Chengdu were ordered to stay home with households allowed to send one person per day to shop for necessities.
Fri Sep 02 2022
Mestron gets clearance letter from MOH relating to COVID-19 vaccine
Mestron is currently in the midst of negotiating with Zhongyu Yexing (Chengdu) Industrial Co., Ltd. on the details of the potential collaboration.
Sun Jan 31 2021
China approves $12.86 billion high-speed railway project in southwestern China
The project will link Chengdu city in southwestern Sichuan province to cities along the way to Chongqing municipality.
Thu Nov 12 2020
Welcome to the jungle: Plants overrun Chinese apartment blocks
Without any tenants to care for them, the eight towers have been overrun by their own plants and invaded by mosquitoes.
Tue Sep 15 2020
China police restrict access near U.S. consulate in Chengdu as closure looms
The U.S. was believed to be due to exit the premises in retaliation for China being ousted from its Houston consulate.
Mon Jul 27 2020
China orders U.S. to shut Chengdu consulate, retaliating for Houston
The tit-for-tat response marks yet another round of rising tensions between Washington and Beijing.
Fri Jul 24 2020
Made in China plane makes first commercial flight
China's homegrown regional jet made its first commercial flight Tuesday, operator Chengdu Airlines said, after years of delays.
Tue Jun 28 2016
Infographic: Interesting facts on panda pair Xing Xing and Liang Liang
Giant panda pair from Chengdu, China, Xing Xing and Liang Liang were flown to Malaysia, on loan for 10 years.
Sat May 24 2014
MASKargo to fly giant pandas with newly adorned freighter
MASKargo has adorned its two-year-old A330 freighter to carry the two giant pandas from Chengdu to Kuala Lumpur.
Mon May 19 2014
China's panda pair to arrive Wednesday
The pair will be taken to Zoo Negara and quarantined for a month at its enclosure which has been built at the zoo.
Sun May 18 2014
World's largest building opens in China
The towering 100-metre (330-foot) high New Century Global Centre, which is said to to be big enough to hold 20 Sydney Opera Houses, recently opened its doors Chengdu.
Mon Jul 15 2013
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024