PHNOM PENH -- Cambodia's GDP per capita is forecast to hit 2,071 U.S. dollars in 2024, up from some 1,917 dollars in 2023, said a report from the Ministry of Economy and Finance on Saturday.

Thanks to garment exports, tourism, construction, and agriculture, the kingdom's economy is predicted to grow 6.6 percent next year, up from around 5.6 percent this year, the report said. (Cambodia-GDP)

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HONG KONG -- John Lee, chief executive of China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), said on Saturday that he hopes all sectors of the community will continue to vigorously promote the Constitution and the Basic Law of the HKSAR, and work together for the steady and long-term implementation of "one country, two systems."

Lee made the remarks via video link at a symposium commemorating the 33rd anniversary of the promulgation of the Basic Law of the HKSAR held by the Joint Committee for the Promotion of the Constitution and Hong Kong Basic Law. (Hong Kong-John Lee-Law)

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ISLAMABAD -- The Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) in Pakistan has opened a renminbi (RMB) clearing bank, facilitating both Pakistani and Chinese businesses and financial institutions to settle cross-border transactions and meet the financing needs of the two countries.

The grand opening ceremony, held in the Pakistani capital Islamabad on Friday, was attended by officials, experts and businessmen from Pakistan and China. (Pakistan-RMB Clearing Bank-ICBC)

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TOKYO -- The iconic Hachiko statue in front of Tokyo's Shibuya Station was covered up on Saturday morning to discourage people from visiting the popular area amid heightened caution around Halloween.

Tall barriers were placed around the popular dog statue, commonly used as a meeting point, and will remain there until Wednesday morning. (Japan-Halloween Crowding-Prevention) Enditem

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