DHAKA -- Around 90 percent of Bangladeshi respondents have favorable stance on China and their satisfaction is increasing over the past three years, according to a leading local think-tank survey.

The survey, "National Image of China in Bangladesh," released on Tuesday, found that the overall image of China in Bangladesh has improved and shows consistent trends in several areas, including Bangladesh-China economic relations, people's perception of the Chinese society and economic situation. (Bangladesh-China-Favor)

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MANILA -- Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte departed for the Netherlands on Wednesday, local media said.

The Office of the Vice President confirmed that Sara Duterte left Manila at 7:40 a.m. local time and is heading to Amsterdam, multiple news outlets reported. (Philippines-Duterte-ICC)

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TOKYO -- Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi on Wednesday expressed regret over the U.S. decision to impose additional tariffs without exempting Japan, stating that such broad trade restrictions could significantly impact Japan-U.S. economic relations, the global economy, and the multilateral trade system.

At a press conference, Hayashi emphasized that Japan had conveyed to the United States that its steel imports from Japan posed no threat to American national security. (Japan-U.S.-Tariffs)

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ISLAMABAD -- Pakistan's security forces have entered the final phase of their operation against terrorists who attacked a passenger train and held scores hostage in the country's southwestern Balochistan province, security sources said Wednesday.

"All terrorists present at the site have been neutralized, and the situation is now under control," the sources told Xinhua. (Pakistan-Operation) Enditem

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