Author: 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/

Chinese Premier calls for greater connectivity and cooperation with Mekong River Countries The eighth Greater Mekong Subregion Summit held in Kunming, Yunnan, Greater Mekong Subregion Summit has long been a symbol of resilience and cooperation says Masatsugu Asakawa, President, Asian Development Bank Cooperation between China and the Mekong countries accelerates regional economy, and regional connectivity By: Muhammad Arif, Editor NSN.Asia Kunming: Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Thursday called for greater connectivity and cooperation between China and the five Mekong River countries in pursuit of common development. Chinese Premier Li made these remarks while addressing the eighth Greater Mekong Subregion Summit attended…

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Beijing Forum 2024 held to expand more international scientific and technological cooperation Humanity needs more international scientific and technological cooperation than ever to solve common development problems says Gong Qihuang, president of Peking University The 2024 Beijing Forum, themed “The Era of Innovation and Advancement of Mankind” was held in Beijing from November 1st to 3rd,2024. By: Muhammad Arif, Editor NSN.Asia Beijing: Humanity needs more international scientific and technological cooperation than ever to solve common development problems, said Gong Qihuang, president of Peking University, while addressing the opening ceremony of the 2024 Beijing Forum on Friday. The 2024 Beijing Forum, themed…

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CIIE2024 showcases China’s attractiveness, innovations, development, connectivity, cooperation 297 companies and industry leading enterprises are participating in #CIIE2024, being held under the Silk Road Spirit of mutual cooperation CIIE2024 shows China’s commitment to global trade exchanges, technological innovation, and multilateral cooperation CIIE2024 reflects international community’s confidence in economic outlook of China, a global trading power house CIIE2024 opens ups opportunities under BRI for Silk Road cultural exchanges, trade connectivity Participating leaders of CIIE2024 laud the Chinese President Xi Jennings’s vision, wisdom and leadership for building the shared future of Mankind. By: Muhammad Arif, Editor NSN.Asia Shanghai: The 7th China International Import…

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‘Lahore-Istanbul Rally’ Motorcyclists Promote Friendship, Connectivity, Tourism between Pakistan, Iran, Turkiye The motorcyclists group was led by Mukaram Tareen, a renowned traveler ‘Lahore-Istanbul Rally’ was organized by Cross Route Club of Pakistan The group traveled approximately 8,000 kilometers, explored culture, food and hospitality By: Muhammad Arif, Editor NSN.Asia Islamabad: Some 8 Pakistani motorcyclists, traveling approximately 8,000 kilometers from Lahore, passing through many cities of Iran, have arrived into Turkey to accomplish their tourism promotional campaign called ‘Lahore-Istanbul Rally’, organized by Cross Route Club of Pakistan to strengthen Pakistan-Turkiye friendship. The motorcyclists group, led by Mukaram Tareen, who reached their target of…

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Consortium of companies from Saudi Arabia, China to modernize monorail system in Riyadh city of KSA KAFD DMC (KSA), CRRC Nanjing Puzhen (China), Hassan Allam (KSA) sign a landmark cooperation agreement to launch a 3.6 kilometres long monorail project in Saudi Arabia Monorail project aims to create a smart, connected city with eco-friendly mobility in Riyadh city of KSA By: Muhammad Arif, Editor NSN.Asia Riyadh: A global consortium of leading companies from Saudi Arabia and China to join together to modernize transit system, aimed to enhance intercity connectivity in Riyadh city, the commercial and financial capital of the Saudi Arabia. Saudi…

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Shanghai, the financial capital of China, gears up to host the 7th China International Import Expo Business associations, enterprises, international economic organizations will attend the 7th CIIE, scheduled to be held in Shanghai, China, between Nov 5 and Nov. 10, 2024 The 7th CIIE in Shanghai shows China’s commitment to opening its market to the world to support trade liberalization and economic globalization. By: Muhammad Arif, Editor NSN.Asia Shanghai: Shanghai, the financial capital of China gears up to host the 7th China International Import Expo (#CIIE) from November 5 to 10, 2024, showing China’s commitment to opening its market to the…

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 We need AI that loves humanity says Elon Musk, CEO, Tesla; Founder, SpaceX; and Founder, xAI Elon Musk emphasizes “AI should prioritize the well-being of humanity”. Discussions on “The Future of AI” held at the 8th edition of the Future Investment Initiative held in Saudi Arabia. Some 5,000 participants from 90 countries attending the the 8th edition of the Future Investment Initiative in Saudi Arabia. By: Muhammad Arif, Editor NSN.Asia Riyadh: “Going Forward, we need AI that loves humanity, which is why xAI was created said Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla while sharing his views on “The Future of AI” at…

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Thailand Winter Festivals 2024 Launched for Holiday Lovers  Thailand Winter Festivals 2024 aims to establish Thailand as a World Class Event Hub Theme of Thailand Winter Festivals 2024 is “7 Wonders of Thailand Thailand Winter Festivals, intended to showcase the country’s readiness to welcome both domestic and international tourists, says Thailand Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra Thailand Winter Festivals 2024 celebrations will highlight Thailand’s distinctive cultural and creative assets, aiming to solidify the country as a top global event destination. By: Muhammad Arif, Editor NSN.Asia The Thailand Winter Festivals 2024, under the theme “7 Wonders of Thailand”, will begin from December 24…

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Pakistani companies Sign Cooperation Deal with Chinese Partner Firms, Securing $64 Million in Investments. The signing of cooperation deal took place during Pakistan-China B2B Investment Meeting in Fisheries held in Qingdao, Shandong Province of China Some 45 Chinese and 27 twenty-eight Pakistani companies participating in the business and investment event The initiative of Pakistan-China B2B Investment Meeting in Fisheries is in response to the Prime Minister’s call for advancing economic cooperation and deepening engagement in Pakistan’s blue economy By: Muhammad Arif, Editor NSN.Asia Beijing: In alignment with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s directive to advance Pakistan-China economic ties, the Board of Investment…

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China, Central Asia Expand Cooperation Partnership by Signing the $1.6 billion Deals at Forum in Yinchuan, Ningxia The cooperation partnerships covered areas to promote green development, smart agriculture, e-commerce, and people-to-people exchanges. The China Central Asia Cooperation Forum concluded in Yinchuan, Ningxia By: Muhammad Arif, Editor NSN.Asia Beijing: China and Central Asian countries have signed 35 cooperation agreements, worth 11.2 billion yuan ($1.6 billion) in areas of trade, agriculture and sister cities, during the China Central Asia Cooperation Forum that concluded in Yinchuan, Ningxia, Northwest China’s Ningxia Hui autonomous region. On October 26th, the 11th China Central Asia Cooperation Forum was…

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