Australians To Have Visual Treat From Moon Eclipse

SYDNEY, Nov 19 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Night-sky gazers in Australia are, weather permitting, in for a visual treat this evening, with the longest partial eclipse of the Moon in almost 600 years. The rare celestial sight will be caused by the Earth casting a shadow, which will shroud more than 97…

Laos To Earn 463 Million USD In Mineral Trade In Last Three Months Of 2021

VIENTIANE, Nov 19 (NNN-KPL) – Laos is expecting to earn about 463 million U.S. dollars, from the sale of minerals domestically and for export, in the last three months of 2021, after earning 1,464 million U.S. dollars in the first nine months of 2021. The value of mineral sales this…

CPEC Provides Opportunities For Pakistan To Strengthen Connectivity, National Economy

ISLAMABAD, Nov 19 (NNN-APP) – The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) has been providing multifaceted opportunities for Pakistan to further enhance regional connectivity and the national economy, a Pakistani expert said yesterday. To exploit the full potential of CPEC, Pakistan will have to build reliable and efficient avenues of connectivity, on…

Thailand Unveils APEC 2022 Logo

BANGKOK, Nov 19 (NNN-TNA) – Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Don Pramudwinai, yesterday unveiled a new logo for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) group in 2022, further emphasising the theme of “Open. Connect. Balance.” Attending the launching event, together with the Prime Minister’s Office Minister, Anucha Nakasai, Don…

Fiji To Plant More Fruit Trees

SUVA, Nov 19 (NNN-PIN) – Fiji planned to plant more local tropical fruit trees and may cut fruit imports in the future, as the government provided assistance to farmers and built more orchards. Speaking at the establishment of 45 new orchard farms yesterday, Fiji’s Agriculture Minister, Mahendra Reddy said, the…

6.2-Magnitude Quake Hits 189 Km SE Of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea: USGS

HONG KONG, Nov 19 (NNN-XINHUA) – An earthquake, with a magnitude of 6.2, jolted 189 km SE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea, at 14:08 GMT yesterday, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The epicentre, with a depth of 36.33 km, was initially determined to be at 5.3187 degrees south latitude, and…

First Batch Of Russia’s Humanitarian Aid Arrives In Afghanistan

KABUL, Nov 19 (NNN-ANA) – The first batch of Russia’s humanitarian aid arrived in Afghanistan, yesterday. Three planes carrying 36 tonnes of humanitarian aid, landed at the Kabul airport. The aid, including flour, cooking oil and blankets, has been handed over to Afghan officials from the National Disaster Management Authority…

13 Million USD WB-Funded Plan Launched To Restore Heritage Buildings Damaged By Beirut Blasts

BEIRUT, Nov 19 (NNN-NNA) – Lebanese Culture Minister, Mohammad Mortada, yesterday launched a 13-million U.S. dollar plan, funded by the World Bank (WB), for the reconstruction and restoration of heritage buildings damaged by the Beirut blasts. The launching came during a meeting held at Movenpick hotel in Beirut, attended by…

India’s Central Bank Calls For Legislation To Regulate Digital Lending Apps

MUMBAI, Nov 19 (NNN-PTI) – India’s central bank called for legislation by the country’s federal government, to prevent illegal lending activities in the digital lending app segment, as per its panel report on digital lending released yesterday. “The thrust of the report has been on enhancing customer protection and making…

Indonesia’s Central Bank Holds Benchmark Interest Rate At 3.5 Percent

JAKARTA, Nov 19 (NNN-ANTARA) – Bank Indonesia, the country’s central bank, yesterday, decided to maintain the benchmark interest rate at 3.5 percent. “This decision is in line with the need to maintain the stability of the exchange rate and the financial system, amidst low inflation forecasts,” Bank Indonesia’s Governor, Perry…