Philippines Is World’s Biggest Rice Importer For 2019

MANILA, Nov 12 (NNN-PNA) – Philippines is on its way to become the world’s biggest importer of rice this year following the government’s decision to allow the unimpeded importation of the staple as a way to bring down prices, international data showed. A report by the United States’ Department of…

Myanmar Sued For Genocide

BANJUL, The Gambia, Nov 12 (NNN-ANN) – On behalf of OIC, the Gambia files the case with International Court of Justice, seeking orders to stop atrocities on Rohingyas, immediately. The Gambia filed a case with the top court, accusing Myanmar of committing genocide against its Rohingya Muslim minority, more than…

Bangkok Residents Use More Natural Krathongs: Governor

BANGKOK, Nov 12 (NNN-TNA) – Bangkok Governor, Pol Gen, Asawin Kwanmuang, expressed delight on Tuesday (today), that the majority of Bangkokians had heeded calls to use krathongs made of natural, biodegradable materials, at last night’s celebration of the Loy Krathong festival. He was speaking after reviewing the results of krathong…

HK Stocks Dive 2.6% As Violence Escalates

HONG KONG, Nov 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Hong Kong stocks went into a tailspin, with the local benchmark gauge seeing its steepest single-day fall since Aug, as investors ran for cover, amid escalating social unrest in the city, and lingering Sino-US trade tensions. The Hang Seng Index dived 2.62 percent, or…

Chinese, Malaysian Companies Join Hands On Developing “Green Bus” For ASEAN Market

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 (NNN-XINHUA) – China’s Zhongtong Bus Holding Co., Ltd. and Malaysian automotive manufacturer, Terus Maju Services (TMS), signed an agreement to develop new energy buses for the ASEAN market. The agreement sees the two companies jointly develop buses for Malaysia’s domestic market and other ASEAN markets, including…

Four Armed Separatists Arrested Over Murder Of Cameroonian Army Officer

YAOUNDE, Cameroon, Nov 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Four armed separatists, suspected of murdering an officer of the Cameroon armed forces, were captured on Monday in Muyuka, a locality in the troubled English-speaking region of Southwest, according to the army. They were ambushed and arrested in their camp by the military, who…

11 Million Saplings Planted Across Turkey Under Campaign

ISTANBUL, Nov 12 (NNN-ANADOLU) – Millions of Turks on Monday, simultaneously planted 11 million saplings across the country, as part of a mass-planting campaign launched by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry. The campaign, dubbed “Breath Into the Future,” aims at contributing to agriculture, while establishing a greener landscape for…

Anti-Ebola Radio In DRC Closes Down After Killing Of Broadcaster

MAMBASA, Nov 12 (NNN-NEWS24) – A local radio station, that has been involved in the fight against Ebola, said, it was closing down, after one of its broadcasters was murdered. Joel Musavuli, head of Lwemba radio, in Mambasa, in Ituri province, said, the station was targeted by armed groups, hostile…

DRC, Rwanda And Burundi Becoming Best Markets For Kenyan Banks

NAIROBI, Nov 12 (NNN-KBC) – Rwanda, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Burundi, are emerging as the best markets for Kenyan banks, expanding across Africa, as Uganda and Tanzania, once-lucrative market falter, says a new study. Increased competition from local players in Uganda and Tanzania made the business environment tough…

Jordan’s Recalled Ambassador To Return To Israel

AMMAN, Nov 12 (NNN-PETRA) – Jordanian foreign minister, said on Monday that, the country’s ambassador to Israel will return to Tel Aviv, after having been recalled over Israeli continued detention of two Jordanians. Ayman Safadi made the announcement at a press conference, where he said, the ambassador will return to…