TOKYO -- A powerful eruption occurred at Shinmoedake volcano in Japan's Kirishima mountain range around 5:23 a.m. local time on Sunday, sending an ash plume soaring more than 3,000 meters above the crater, local media reported.
The volcano, located on the border between Kagoshima and Miyazaki prefectures, has been erupting intermittently since June 27. Ash from Sunday's eruption is drifting northeast and could reach as far as Takanabe in Miyazaki Prefecture, national broadcaster NHK reported. (Japan-Volcano-Eruption)
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BANGKOK -- Chinese investment is driving a wave of high-value projects in Thailand's Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), focusing on advanced technology sectors and fueling the country's ambition to become a crucial global export hub, a top EEC official has said.
Initiated in 2017, the EEC is Thailand's flagship area-based development project, designed to transform three eastern provinces into a leading economic zone for high-tech industries through massive infrastructure upgrades and attractive investment incentives. (Thailand-China-Investment, INTERVIEW)
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SYDNEY -- A grand symphonic epic concert and a photo exhibition were held at Sydney Town Hall on Saturday to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War.
The event, titled "Ode to Peace and the Future," was attended by over 2,000 people from China, Australia and other countries. (Australia-Anti Fascist War-Activity) ■
