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Destination Arabian Gulf – Trade, Tourism, Investment

By Kirtan Bhana – TDS

It is not surprising that four countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council GCC are host to the prestigious Formula 1 motorsport event annually, considered to be the pinnacle or Grand Prix of the sport. The Arabian Gulf’s transformation into a global powerhouse is nothing short of remarkable, attributed to the leveraging of abundant energy resources of oil and gas.

Condolences for Namibia following passing of former President Nujoma

President Cyril Ramaphosa bestowing the Order of the Companions of OR Tambo in Gold on Namibia's Founding President Dr Sam Nujoma (photo: GCIS)
 

10 February 2025

President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his condolences to the people and government of Namibia following the passing of former President Dr Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma. Nujoma passed away this weekend at the age of 95.

Xi says Winter Games carries Asia's common aspirations for peace, prosperity, friendship


 
Xi Jinping and other leaders of the Communist Party of China and the state attend the opening ceremony of the 9th Asian Winter Games in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Feb. 7, 2025. (Xinhua/Yan Yan)
 

HARBIN, 10 February 2025 (Xinhua) -- The 9th Asian Winter Games embodies Asian people's shared aspirations for peace, prosperity and friendship, Chinese President Xi Jinping said Friday, urging common commitment to realizing these goals.

Turning ice and snow into gold

An aerial drone photo shows tourists visiting the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Jan. 23, 2025. (Xinhua/Zhang Tao)
 

HARBIN, 10 February 2025 (Xinhua) -- In Harbin, the capital city of China's northernmost Heilongjiang Province, there is a mesmerizing winter wonderland. Here, towering ice structures mimicking landmarks from across Asia, cheers from super-long ice slides, and the breathtaking view from a giant Ferris wheel attracted over 610,000 visitors during this year's eight-day Spring Festival holiday, which ended Tuesday.

China's winter economy snowballing as sports event, cultural tourism fuel public passion

Singapore turns 60 in the Year of the Snake

Pictured (l-r) Jennifer Cheng Mantaha, Dr Naledi Pandor and High Commissioner Zainal Arif Mantaha with the Lions and God of Fortune (photo: TDS)
 

by Anisha Pemjee - TDS

5 February 2025

Inviting happiness and good fortune with sparks of light from exploding fireworks set alight by Zainal Arif Mantaha, High Commissioner of Singapore and Dr Naledi Pandor, Chairperson of the Nelson Mandela Foundation, ushered in the Lunar New Year, the Year of the Snake, at the High Commission of Singapore in Pretoria, South Africa on 29 January.

China taps ice, snow to fuel economic growth

This photo shows the recording site of the 12th episode of the China Economic Roundtable, an all-media talk show hosted by Xinhua News Agency.
 

(Xinhua/Li He) BEIJING, 5 February 2025 (Xinhua) -- From winter sports to snow tourism, China is actively tapping into its ice and snow resources to create new growth drivers for the world's second-largest economy, according to multiple officials and experts at a recent roundtable. 

A Soul Connection – India and South Africa

by Kirtan Bhana and Anisha Pemjee

Pictured at the celebration of India's Republic Day in Johannesburg hosted by the Indian Consul General are (l-r) Mahesh Kumar, Consul General of India in Johannesburg, Dr Phophi Ramathuba, Premier of Limpopo, Prabhat Kumar, High Commissioner of India to South Africa, Tasneem Motara, Gauteng MEC for Human Settlements and Winifred Morakane Mosupyoe, Speaker of the Gauteng Provincial Legislature (photo supplied)
 

3 February 2025

Ancient India’s sprawling civilization spread across several continents, including Africa, south of the Sahara. As the modern Republic of India celebrates its constitution that was adopted on 26 January 1949, 76 years ago, the world's largest democracy was established.

2025 Spring Festival Gala: A heartwarming celebration of humanity and cultural heritage 

CGTN Africa - 29 January 2025

This year's Spring Festival Gala, an annual celebration produced and broadcast by China Media Group, commenced on Tuesday, the eve of the Chinese New Year, as Chinese people worldwide celebrated the Spring Festival, the most important Chinese festival centering on family reunions.

 Cultural festivals take centre stage in Tet tourism push

Vietnam is set to welcome a surge of domestic and international tourists during the 2025 Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday as destinations nationwide are preparing to showcase their distinctive cultural festivals and traditional celebrations.

Various activities will be held in Ho Chi Minh City to welcome the Lunar New Year. (Photo: Vietnamnet)


Hanoi (VNA) – 28 January 2025 - Vietnam is set to welcome a surge of domestic and international tourists during the 2025 Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday as destinations nationwide are preparing to showcase their distinctive cultural festivals and traditional celebrations.

Interstellar breakthrough to celebrate Lunar New Year 

Ambassador of the People's Republic of China WU Peng raising a toast to the New Year (photo: TDS)
 

By Anisha Pemjee and Kirtan Bhana

28 January 2025

As the planets of our solar system align and people around the world welcome the Lunar New Year, Taikonauts aboard the Chinese space station Tiangong have successfully conducted photosynthesis experiments in orbit, and producing life sustaining oxygen. The gas is also a key component of rocket fuel which will present new possibilities for interstellar travel.


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