Myanmar, Singapore Reach Investment Promotion, Protection Agreement

YANGON, Sept 25 (NNN-MNA) – Myanmar and Singapore signed an agreement on promotion and protection of investment between the two countries, according to the Ministry of Investment and Foreign Economic Relations, Wednesday (today). The agreement was endorsed at the 7th ministerial meeting of the Joint Committee of Myanmar and Singapore,…

Malaysia’s Leading Index Shows Brighter Economic Outlook Ahead: Data

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (NNN-BERNAMA) – Malaysia’s leading index has signalled a brighter economic outlook in Nov, 2019, until Jan, 2020, according to official data released today (Wednesday). Malaysian Statistics Department, said, the leading index that signals the direction of economic movements surged 1.4 percent to 119.3 points in July,…

S.Korea’s Childbirth Posts Lowest July Figure

SEOUL, Sept 25 (NNN-YONHAP) – South Korea’s childbirth posted the lowest July figure, boosting worry about a so-called demographic cliff, a government report showed today (Wednesday). The number of newborn babies came in at 25,236 in July, down 1,770, or 6.5 percent, from a year earlier, according to Statistics Korea.…

Abe Determined To Meet Kim Jong Un “Face To Face”

UNITED NATIONS, Sept 25 (NNN-NHK) – Japanese Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe, said Tuesday that, he is determined to meet DPRK leader, Kim Jong Un “face to face, without attaching any conditions.” Japan attaches great importance to the de-nuclearisation of the Korean Peninsula. Other outstanding issues include the abduction of Japanese…

Thai Deputy PM Calls For Enhanced Thailand-China Cooperation

BANGKOK, Sept 25 (NNN-TNA) – Thailand admires China’s achievements in the past 70 years and stands ready to work with China, to develop the Belt and Road Initiative for the prosperity of Thailand and the region, said Anutin Charnvirakul, Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Public Health. “China has…

China, Australia Plan To Develop Biomaterials For 3D-Printed Living Tissue

SYDNEY, Sept 25 (NNN-XINHUA) – Chinese and Australian scientists will continue to break ground in 3D-printed living tissue for use in medical procedures, with plans for a new bilateral research centre. Focussing on the creation of tissue, which can help repair ageing body parts, the Joint Research Centre for the…

Palestinian PM Lauds China’s Unwavering Support To Palestine

RAMALLAH, Sept 25 (NNN-XINHUA) – Palestinian Prime Minister, Mohammad Ishtaye, hailed China for being always “a supporting pillar” to the Palestinian Authority and the Palestinian cause to achieve statehood and independence. He made the remarks at a reception held on Monday evening, by the Office of the People’s Republic of…

U.S. Embassy In Iraq Issues Security Alert Over Potential Attacks

BAGHDAD, Sept 25 (NNN-NINA) – The U.S. embassy in Iraq issued an alert for its citizens, over potential attacks in major Iraqi cities, after an overnight attack near the embassy compound in Baghdad. “The U.S. embassy warned all U.S. citizens of heightened tensions in the region, and the need to…

First Emirati Set For ISS Says, Voyage Will Make ‘History’

MOSCOW, Sept 25 (NNN-ARAB NEWS) – The Emirati astronaut, who will make history by becoming the first UAE’s Arab on the International Space Station said, he received support from around the world before his “dream” mission. Hazza Al-Mansoori, 35, is set to blast into space, accompanied by Russia’s Oleg Skripochka…

CAA Sends Tourists Home After Thomas Cook Collapse, Egypt Feels The Pinch

LONDON, Sept 25 (NNN-ARAB NEWS) – The UK branch of Thomas Cook’s bankruptcy, has sent shock-waves throughout the global tourism industry. Sunday’s announcement came after the company’s top officials failed to reach a settlement with lenders to continue operating. Thomas Cook needed £200 million up front ($250 million) and an…