Author: Dr Arif
Dr Arif
Dr.Arif is Editor of NSN.Asia. He is also a professor of Journalism. His journalistic writings and news stories focus on Silk Road Spirit of cooperation. His reports and analysis highlights the connectivity and exchanges in Eurasia, and geo-economic affairs of emerging Asia, Global South. See the details https://www.linkedin.com/in/drarifmedia/
When it was launched in 2017, the China-Vietnam freight train service departing from south China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region saw fewer than five trains running per month. However, last month alone, a record 1,922 twenty-foot equivalent unit, or TEU, containers of goods were shipped on the trains, surpassing the total shipment volume for the first quarter of 2024. “I have been in the business of cross-border trade by rail for five years. My feeling is that economic and trade exchanges between China and Vietnam are much more active this year,” said Yang Bo, a logistics director of a freight company…
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi says Beijing is ready to support regional security and sustainability of nations dependent on the crucial Lancang-Mekong rivers. Wang Yi made the remarks at the ninth Lancang-Mekong Cooperation Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in the northern Thai city of Chiang Mai. CGTN’s Chaowarat Yongjiranon reports. China’s top diplomat Wang Yi says Beijing is prepared to support further development in the Lacang-Mekong region. This year, LMC members China, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam have held talks under the theme, “Towards the Shared Future of a Safer and Sustainable Lancang-Mekong Region.” Foreign Minister Wang emphasized that all members…
As part of efforts to enhance regional connectivity and economic cooperation, new trains began trial operations in August, zipping between Ho Chi Minh City and the coastal city of Nha Trang. This trial is part of a broader plan to upgrade Vietnam’s transportation network, aiming to improve travel within the country while also strengthening cross-border links with China. Operated by the Vietnam Railways Corporation’s Saigon Railway Joint Stock Company in collaboration with China’s Jinxin Group, the trains run every two days, providing a more efficient and comfortable travel option for passengers. Along the route, they make key stops at stations…
Baku: The Green Finance Leaders Summit will take place in Washington on October 11, 2024 ahead of COP29, a climate finance event to be held in Baku, Azerbaijan, according to Report, which cites a post of the US-Azerbaijan Chamber of Commerce (USACC) on X. The post reflects the Chamber’s call to participate in the Green Finance Leaders Summit together with USACC, the US Department of Commerce, and the Bloomberg Center at Johns Hopkins University. The event is organized in the run-up to COP29 and will be dedicated to exploring financial mechanisms for a sustainable future with key experts and officials.…
BYD and Mega cooperation partnership is a profound commitment to fostering sustainable mobility and environmental stewardship in Pakistan. By: Muhammad Arif, Editor NSN.Asia Islamabad: Chinese electric vehicle giant and a global frontrunner in electric vehicles, BYD, in partnership with Mega Motors, has launched EV car production plant in Karachi city of Pakistan, a cooperation partner of China’s BRI. BYD will sell three models through a cooperation partnership with Mega Motors. “Our entry into the Pakistani market is not just about bringing advanced vehicles to consumers,” said Liu Xueliang, BYD’s general manager for Asia Pacific while Speaking to news agency, Reuters. The…
Shanghai aims to build a low‐altitude aerial intelligent network based on 5G-Advanced technologies to help promote the prosperity of low-altitude economy in the city, offering more information services and exploring the innovative applications. According to a guideline issued Friday by the Shanghai Communications Administration, the 5G-A low‐altitude aerial intelligent network rollout will occur in phases over the next three years, with continuous coverage blanketing its airspace by 2026, to satisfy requirements for transmitting low-altitude flight data and high-definition video images with the capability for enhanced perception upgrades. The phased rollout starts by achieving complete low-altitude corridor coverage in key districts…
Afghan Traders Use Chabahar Port of Iran for exporting goods to China Amid political tensions and trade restrictions with Pakistan, Afghan traders have utilized Chabahar port of Iran to transport 12 trucks of Afghan mineral stones to China As a maritime trade Silk Road, Chabahar port provides transit connectivity to the landlocked Afghanistan and Central Asia. India, Iran, and Afghanistan have signed a trilateral agreement to give New Delhi access to Kabul and Central Asia in May 2016. By: Muhammad Arif, Editor NSN.Asia Tehran: Amid political tensions and trade restrictions with Pakistan, Afghan traders utilize Chabahar port of Iran to transfer…
Caspian Media Forum begins in Astrakhan city of Russia to promote mutual understanding and cooperation between the diverse cultures of the Caspian region Delegations, journalists, authorities, scientists and political scientists, media specialists, and leaders of public organisations the 9th Caspian Media Forum in Russia Respect for the diversity of cultures and civilisations is vital for peace: Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov Caspian Media Forum will become a good place for media interaction and a point of unity for the peoples of the Caspian Sea: Governor of Astrakhan By: Muhammad Arif, Editor NSN.Asia Astrakhan/Russia: The 9th Caspian Media Forum, with the theme…
Chinese tech giants, NUST of Pakistan join for advancement of Digital Silk Road, Digital CPEC, Digital Economy Chinese tech giants, Huawei and ZTE, sign cooperation agreement with NUST to establish Zheng He Development Centre in Islamabad for Job Placement of Pakistani Students in Chinese Companies across the globe. NUST to play vital role for promotion of digital Pakistan vision, advancement of digital CPEC: Officials By: Muhammad Arif, Editor NSN.Asia Islamabad: The National University of Sciences & Technology (NUST), a leading science and technology university in Pakistan, will establish Zheng He Development Centre in Islamabad city for facilitating Pakistani students for their…
CNAH , TravelSky Sign Cooperation For Digital Transformation By: Muhammad Arif, Editor NSN.Asia Beijing: Two leading aviation and air travel giants, China National Aviation Holding Company, CNAH and TravelSky Technology Limited, have signed a strategic cooperation agreement in Beijing, capital city of China. Belt and Road Initiative, a development project of China, has paved way for the Chinese airlines to expand their connectivity with with major capitals across Asia, MENA and Europe. This collaboration will cover various pivotal fronts, encompassing industry infrastructure, digital transformation and development, and autonomous and controllable research and application. This initiative aims to enhance customers’ travel experience.…