THAILAND HALAL SCIENCE CENTER IS AN INSPIRATION FOR UMMAH

Thailand Halal Assembly has remarkable journey of success (A news report prepared by Syed Atiq ul Hassan; 21 Dec 2022) A bouquet of Thai Muslim philosophers, educators, scientists, technologists, and intellectuals has... Read more »

MUSLIM MILLENNIALS, TECHNOLOGICAL CHALLENGES, AND PROMOTING HALAL LIFESTYLE

By Syed Atiq ul Hassan, Sydney Australia; There are 8 billion people on this planet, of whom 2 billion are Muslims. Muslims are the majority in 50 countries. Approximately 90 percent of... Read more »

SYED ATIQ-UL-HASSAN WILL ATTEND THA 2022 AS A SPEAKER

Tribune International, Report by Sarwat Hassan A prominent international speaker, journalist, writer, editor-in-chief of Tribune International (Australia), weekly columnist for Akhbar-e-Jehan, and founding director of Halal Expo Australia will attend the Thailand... Read more »

ASIA-PACIFIC COUNTRIES RENEW COMMITMENT TO RAMP UP CLIMATE ACTION, PROTECT THE PLANET

Bangkok (Press Release by ESCAP, Dec 1, 2022); Ministers and high-level officials renewed commitments from Asia-Pacific countries to boost regional cooperation in climate action, sustainable urban development, the protection of ecosystems and... Read more »

THAI HALAL ASSEMBLY ATTRACTS GLOBAL AUDIENCES EVERY YEAR

Tribune International Report by Sarwat Hassan, Dec 1, 2022; Modern global society needs to eradicate misunderstandings, misconceptions, and confusion about the Halal Lifestyle by creating awareness and educating Muslims and non-Muslims through... Read more »

THAI MUSLIMS ARE THE PRIDE OF THE ISLAMIC WORLD

By Syed Atiq ul Hasan, Sydney Australia The number of Muslims in Thailand is growing exponentially. It is Islam that is growing significantly in Thailand at the moment. In Thailand, the natives... Read more »

CONNECTING GEN ‘M’ THROUGH HALAL MEDIA & ENTERTAINMENT

By Syed Atiq ul Hassan [Islamic media content focusing on Islamic culture, values and lifestyle has grown exponentially in today’s borderless and digital world. The business model is seeing a shift from... Read more »

FIRST WORLD HALAL BUSINESS CONFERENCE CIRCUIT IN AUSTRALIA EXPLORES OPPORTUNITIES FOR BIGGER TRADE

1 Sept 2022, Melbourne, Australia issued by Halal Development Corporation: The 14th edition of the World Halal Business Conference (WHBC), an annual industry forum organised by the Halal Development Corporation Berhad (HDC),... Read more »

WORLD HALAL BUSINESS CONFERENCE 2022 EXPANDS ITS REACH TO AUSTRALIA

The World Halal Business Conference 2022 (WHBC), an industry forum organised by the Halal Development Corporation Berhad (HDC), will be expanding its reach to Australia with the setting up of the first... Read more »

Sustainable Development Goals can guide Asia and the Pacific to build back better, says UN report

Bangkok (ESCAP news) – The Asia-Pacific region must accelerate progress everywhere and urgently reverse its regressing trends on many Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to achieve its ambitions by 2030, says a report... Read more »

GLOBAL COMPACT FOR SAFE, ORDERLY AND REGULAR MIGRATION

First Regional Review of the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration Concludes in Asia and the Pacific Bangkok (ESCAP News) – The first regional review of the Global Compact for... Read more »
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang (R) meets with Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull (L) in Sydney, Australia

China, Australia agree to promote economic ties

Australia and China to expand free trade between the two major Asia-Pacific economies Australia and China have inked a series of bilateral agreements and moved to expand free trade between the two... Read more »
Shinzo Abe and Malcolm Turnbull talk to the media at Kirribilli House in Sydney. Photo: David Moir/EPA

Australia and Japan to strengthen defence ties

Australia and Japan will strengthen military ties as leaders of both the countries recommit to ensuring regional stability and strong trade links. Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull met his Japanese counterpart Shinzo... Read more »
Indonesian Special Forces group Kopassus in a joint exercise with the Special Australia Service in 2010.

Indonesia halts military cooperation with Australia

Indonesia suspends military cooperation with Australia after training material insult Indonesia has suspended military co-operation with Australia following an incident at an Australian army training facility last year that caused Indonesian offence. Indonesian military... Read more »
Singapore is world’s most expensive city for third year in a row, says EIU report

Singapore is the best place in the world for expats to live and work

Singapore, New Zealand, Canada, Czech Republic and Switzerland are the top five destinations for Expats Singapore has topped the list of best expatriate destinations for the second year. Among nearly 27,000 expats... Read more »
University of New South Wales

China, UNSW partners to build $100 million innovation project at University of New South Wales

UNSW has secured the financial support of eight Chinese companies to build a new science and technology precinct on the Kensington campus Australia is set to get a “global first” $100 million... Read more »
Drowning among top causes of death in children especially in Asia: WHO

Drowning among top causes of death in children especially in Asia: WHO

Countries must promote water safety and survival skills across the region as well as install barriers to control access to water, providing safe childcare facilities away from water for pre-school children The... Read more »
New Zealand flag

New Zealand to keep its current flag after spending $17.6m in referendum

Ten months, 10,000 designs yet no new flag for New Zealand WELLINGTON (New Zealand) — Ten months, 10,000 new designs and $17.6 million later, New Zealanders have decided to keep their current... Read more »
New Zealand's second win in two games makes them firm favourites to reach the semi-finals of the tournament but is a big blow to Australia's hopes of winning a trophy that has so far proven elusive. (Photo: AP)

World Twenty20: New Zealand beat Australia by 8 runs

New Zealand bowled with a lot of heart to stop Australia at 134 for nine after making 142 for eight New Zealand took a big step towards the semi-finals of the World... Read more »
Singapore is world’s most expensive city for third year in a row, says EIU report

Singapore is world’s most expensive city: EIU report

Singapore is world’s most expensive city for third year in a row, says EIU report For the third year running, Singapore is the world’s most expensive city in the world, though Zurich... Read more »
Kane Williamson takes top honour at NZ Cricket Awards

Kane Williamson takes top honour at New Zealand Cricket Awards

New Zealand Cricket Awards paid homage to some outstanding performances and paid tribute one last time to one of the most influential Black Caps captains in history. Black Caps batsman and captain... Read more »
The Thani family arrived in Wellington on Friday to start their new life here. Rawad, 5, walks with his mum, Amena, and 3-year-old sister, Naba, while dad Wael carries son Salim, 2.

New Zealand welcomes Syrian refugees to new home

The first Syrian refugees to enter New Zealand since the government announced it would take additional people have arrived in Wellington. A group of 74 Syrian refugees have headed to their new Wellington... Read more »
A 2010 photograph of a Tara Air DHC-6 Twin Otter aircraft, similar to one that crashed in Nepal.

Nepal plane crash kills all 23 aboard

Children are among 23 people dead after a small aircraft crashed while flying over a mountain range in Nepal KATHMANDU (Nepal) – A small plane crashed in Nepal on Wednesday in a... Read more »
At least five dead in Fiji Cyclone Winston

Cyclone Winston kills at least five in Fiji

Authorities in Fiji are assessing the damage after the most powerful storm that swept through the tiny island nation on Saturday night, flattening homes and downing trees. Fijian authorities have confirmed that the... Read more »