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China: Daily Scan, August 16, 2022

China's State Council appoints, removes officials: Xinhuanet August 10, 2022 The State Council, China's cabinet, announced the appointment and removal of officials on Wednesday. Zhang Xingwang was appointed vice minister of agriculture and rural...

August 16 , 2022

China: Daily Scan, July 18, 2022

Oppo said it will respond to tax evasion allegations from India: Global Times July 15, 2022 Chinese smartphone maker Oppo told the Global Times on Thursday that it was reviewing a response to a notice from India's Directorate of Revenue Intelligence...

July 18 , 2022

China: Daily Scan, July 11, 2022

Afghanistan Afghan Coal Sold to Companies Linked to Pakistan Army: Analyst: Tolo News Owners of coal factories in Afghanistan said the Afghan coal is being sold to three Pakistani companies: Fauji Fertilizer Power Station, Cherat Cement Factory and...

July 11 , 2022

VIF Cyber Review: June 2022

National “Cyber secure India is integral to national security and development”: Union Minister of Home Affairs Addressing a national conference on cyber security and national security on 20 June 2022, the Union Minister of Home Affairs (MHA)— Amit...

July 8 , 2022

South Asian Response to Ukraine Crisis: Political, Economic and Humanitarian Implications

The Russian “special military operation” launched against Ukraine on February 24, 2022, has impacted countries worldwide. While the global powers are busy in either extending support or condemning Russia in their respective ways, the fundamental...

July 8 , 2022

China: Daily Scan, June 06, 2022

China’s ‘no jab, no insurance’ notice for over-60s blamed on misreading of policy: South China Morning Post June 3, 2022 Elderly people over 60 who refuse to get a Covid-19 vaccine will not have their basic medical insurance suspended, a local...

June 6 , 2022

Monthly Compilation of Views of VIF Expert Groups: April 2022

In the month of April 2022 Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) organized six expert group interactions with most of them being hybrid. All the interactions covered the relevant and engaging topics in the world and the region i.e. Sri Lanka,...

June 3 , 2022

China: Daily Scan, May 31, 2022

China's top legislature schedules standing committee session: Xinhuanet May 30, 2022 The Standing Committee of the 13th National People's Congress (NPC) will convene its 35th session from June 21 to 24 in Beijing. The decision was made on Monday at...

May 31 , 2022

China: Daily Scan, May 17, 2022

Charting roadmap for China's modern infrastructure system: Xinhunaet May 13, 2022 In the face of COVID-19 flare-ups and increasing downward pressure on the economy, the Chinese leadership is looking at infrastructure investment to bolster growth...

May 17 , 2022

China: Daily Scan, May 11, 2022

Xi sums up experience from CYLC successes: Xinhuanet May 10, 2022 The Party's leadership, firm beliefs and convictions, devotion to national rejuvenation, and its deep roots in the country's young people are key to the past and future successes of...

May 11 , 2022