Cambodia’s Petroleum Demand Expected To Reach 4.8 Million Tonnes By 2030: Minister

PHNOM PENH, Jul 28 (NNN-AKP) – The demand for petroleum products in Cambodia is projected to rise to 4.8 million tonnes in 2030, up from 2.8 million tonnes in 2020, the country’s Minister of Mines and Energy, Suy Sem, said yesterday. Speaking at the Oil, Gas and Power Cambodia 2022…

Malaysia Reported 4,759 New COVID-19 Infections, Nine More Deaths

KUALA LUMPUR, Jul 27 (NNN-BERNAMA) – Malaysia reported 4,759 new COVID-19 infections as of midnight, bringing the national total to 4,659,710, according to the Health Ministry. There are three new imported cases, with 4,756 cases being local transmissions, data released by the ministry showed. Nine new deaths have been reported,…

Update: Two Killed, Dozens Injured In Strong Earthquake Rattling Northern Philippines

MANILA, Jul 27 (NNN-PNA) – The 7-magnitude earthquake that rattled the main Luzon island in the Philippines today, killed at least two and injured some 30 others, officials said. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), confirmed the death of one person in Benguet province, in the northern…

Bangladeshi Banks Asked To Reduce Power, Fuel Consumption

DHAKA, Jul 27 (NNN-BSS) – The Bangladeshi central bank, has asked all banks to cut the use of electricity and fuel till Jun, next year. In a circular issued yesterday, the Bangladesh Bank (BB) asked banks to reduce the consumption of gas and lubricant by 20 percent, and electricity by…

Laos Plans To Import Fuel From Saudi Arabia

VIENTIANE, July 27 (NNN-KPL) – The Lao government is considering importing fuel from Saudi Arabia, and exporting agricultural produce to the oil-rich nation. According to the local daily, Vientiane Times, today, these issues were raised for discussions when Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Saleumxay Kommasith, held talks…

New Zealanders Aged Above 65 To Reach One Million By 2028: Statistics

WELLINGTON, Jul 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) – The number of New Zealanders aged 65 years or older, is likely to hit one million by 2028, New Zealand’s statistics department, Stats NZ, said today. Population projections show that, while there are currently about 842,000 people aged above 65, this number will continue to…

Philippine Earthquake Revised Down To 7 Magnitude, No Immediate Reports Of Casualties

MANILA, Jul 27 (NNN-PNA) – The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, revised down to 7, the magnitude, and relocated the epicentre of the earthquake that rattled Abra province in the northern Philippines today. The institute first reported the magnitude as 7.3, and the epicentre was Lagangilang town. An updated…

Powerful 7.1-Magnitude Quake Hits Northern Philippines

MANILA, Jul 27 (NNN-PNA) – A powerful 7.1 magnitude earthquake, struck the Philippine island of Luzon, the US Geological Survey (USGS) says, with strong tremors felt in many areas, including the capital Manila. There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries from the quake, which occurred at a relatively…

Flood Death Toll Rises To 131 In Bangladesh

DHAKA, Jul 27 (NNN-BSS) – A total of 131 people were killed in floods, caused by heavy rains and onrush of water, in parts of Bangladesh, said a government report, yesterday. According to the daily flood report of the country’s Health Emergency Operation Centre and Control Room, 103 people died…

India’s Import Of Waste And Scrap Rises By 76 Percent To 12.5 Billion USD In Six Years

MUMBAI, Jul 27 (NNN-PTI) – India’s import of waste and scrap materials, has grown by 76 percent in value terms to, 12.5 billion U.S. dollars in 2020-21, from 7.1 billion dollars in 2014-15, according to an industry report released yesterday. The share of India in global scrap import doubled to…