Singapore Reports 2,709 New COVID-19 Cases

SINGAPORE, Apr 24 (NNN-CNA) – Singapore reported 2,709 new cases of COVID-19 yesterday, bringing the total tally to 1,180,124. Of the new cases, 325 cases were detected through PCR (polymerase chain reaction) tests, and 2,384 through ART (antigen rapid test), according to statistics released by the Ministry of Health. Among…

Sri Lankan Workers Send More Money Home In March

COLOMBO, Apr 24 (NNN-XINHUA) – Remittances sent by Sri Lankans working abroad rose to 318 million U.S. dollars in Mar, 2022, from 205 million dollars in Feb, according to a report issued by the central bank yesterday. The increase correlates with flexible foreign exchange rates, introduced during the first week…

Thailand Attracts Tourists With Kite Festival

BANGKOK, Apr 24 (NNN-TNA) – Numerous kite enthusiasts and visitors gathered yesterday, at Cha-am Beach in southern Phetchaburi province, to enjoy the annual international kite festival. Kicking off on Friday, the three-day event is organised by the Tourism Authority of Thailand, in the hope of boosting the local economy and…

New Zealand Reports The First Omicron XE Variant

WELLINGTON, Apr 23 (NNN-AGENCIES) – New Zealand reported its first case of Omicron XE variant at the border, said the Ministry of Health, in a statement today. A person who has travelled from overseas to New Zealand has been confirmed as having the XE variant of Omicron, said the ministry.…

Iran’s IRGC Vows Avenge Soleimani’s Assassination

TEHRAN, Apr 23 (NNN-IRNA) – Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), vowed to take revenge on the assassination of Qassem Soleimani, former commander of its IRGC Quds Force, Press TV reported yesterday. “They (Americans) constantly send messages saying they will offer rewards and remove certain sanctions if we give up…

S. Korea Reports 75,449 New Covid-19 Cases

SEOUL, Apr 23 (NNN-YONHAP) – South Korea reported 75,449 new COVID-19 cases as of midnight, compared to 24 hours ago, raising the total number of infections to 16,830,469, the health authorities said today. The daily caseload was down from 81,058 the previous day and far lower than 107,896 a week…

India’s New COVID-19 Cases Cross 2,000-Mark

NEW DELHI, Apr 23 (NNN-PTI) – India’s COVID-19 tally rose to 43,054,952 today, as 2,527 new cases were registered during the past 24 hours across the country, showed the health ministry’s latest data. This is the fourth consecutive day when the number of new cases has breached the 2,000-mark, after…

Japan To Auction 4.8 Million Barrels Of Crude Oil Amid Efforts To Stabilise Market

TOKYO, Apr 23 (NNN-NHK) – Japan began procedures towards auctioning off 4.8 million barrels of crude oil from three state reserve bases yesterday, in a bid to stabilise the market, amid skyrocketing prices. According to the Economy, Trade and Industry Ministry, an auction will be held on May 10, for…

Vietnam Reports 11,160 New COVID-19 Cases

HANOI, Apr 23 (NNN-VNA) – Vietnam recorded 11,160 new COVID-19 cases yesterday, down by 869 from Thursday, according to the country’s Ministry of Health. The new infections, which were recorded in 59 provinces and cities, were all domestically transmitted. The Vietnamese capital, Hanoi, remained the pandemic hotspot with 980 new…

Tourist Arrivals In Maldives Pass 500,000-Mark This Year

COLOMBO, Apr 23 (NNN-PSM) – Tourist arrivals in the Maldives this year passed the 500,000 mark, as of Apr 20, its Ministry of Tourism said, yesterday. The ministry said that, over 531,000 tourists arrived between Jan 1 and Apr 20, in the archipelagic country. Among them, 131,764 visitors were recorded…