Laos Comes Alive With Festive Energy As Lao New Year Approaches

VIENTIANE, Apr 10 (NNN-KPL) – As cassia fistula trees, known as golden rain trees, begin to bloom across Laos, the country is filled with excitement and festive atmosphere, as Lao New Year approaches, with the Lao people eager to embrace celebrations. Yellow cassia fistula trees, known as “Dok Khoun” in…

Cambodia Approves Investment Projects Worth 2.5 Billion USD In Q1

PHNOM PENH, Apr 10 (NNN-AKP) – Cambodia attracted fixed-asset investment of 2.5 billion U.S. dollars in the first quarter (Q1) of 2025, up almost 14 percent from 2.2 billion dollars in the same period last year, said a Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC)’s report, released yesterday. The country…

ADB Forecasts Economic Growth In Tajikistan To Rise By 7.4 Percent This Year

DUSHANBE, Apr 10 (NNN-PNA) – Tajikistan’s gross domestic product (GDP) is projected to expand by 7.4 percent this year, and 6.8 percent in 2026, following an 8.4 percent growth last year, according to a new report, released by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), yesterday. The Asian Development Outlook (ADO), the…

23 African Migrants Rescued Off Algerian Coast

ALGIERS, Apr 9 (NNN-APS) – Algerian naval forces, rescued 23 undocumented migrants of African origin, after their boat was found stranded, off the country’s northern coast, the Defence Ministry announced, yesterday. The rescue operation carried out on Monday, took place approximately 20 nautical miles north of Cap Djinet, in Boumerdes…

Britain’s King Paid First Post-Hospital Overseas Trip To Italy

ROME, Apr 9 (NNN-XINHUA) – Britain’s King Charles III and Queen Camilla, met with Italian President, Sergio Mattarella, yesterday, the day after their arrival for a four-day state visit to Italy. The royals held talks with the president and Italian Foreign Minister, Antonio Tajani, Mattarella’s office said. This is the…

Canada’s Countermeasures Against Auto Imports From U.S. To Take Effect From Today

OTTAWA, Apr 9 (NNN-XINHUA) – Canadian Finance Minister, François-Philippe Champagne, yesterday confirmed that, Canada’s new countermeasures announced last week, in response to the U.S. tariffs on the Canadian auto industry, will come into force at 12:01 a.m. EDT today, Apr 9. Champagne said, Canada would continue to “respond forcefully” to…

UN Chief Urges Unimpeded Aid Access To Gaza As Humanitarian Crisis Deteriorates

UNITED NATIONS, Apr 9 (NNN-XINHUA) – UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, yesterday, urged immediate and unimpeded aid access to the Gaza Strip, as Israel’s month-long blockade worsened the humanitarian crisis and deepened the suffering of civilians in the enclave. “More than an entire month has passed without a drop of aid…

Indonesia Says U.S. Tariff Policy Causes Global Uncertainty

JAKARTA, Apr 9 (NNN-ANTARA) – Indonesia’s President, Prabowo Subianto, said yesterday that, the recent “reciprocal tariff” policy introduced by the United States has raised international concerns about the global economic landscape. Indonesia, Southeast Asia’s largest economy, has been hit with a 32 percent reciprocal tariff. “We are currently witnessing how…

Iranian FM Visits Algeria For Talks On Gaza, Bilateral Ties

ALGIERS, Apr 9 (NNN-APS) – Iranian Foreign Minister, Seyed Abbas Araghchi arrived in Algiers yesterday, for an official visit, holding talks with senior Algerian officials, to discuss bilateral relations and regional developments, including the ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip. Araghchi and his delegation were received by Algerian President, Abdelmadjid…

Myanmar Youths Raise Funds With Lion Dance For Earthquake Victims

YANGON, Apr 9 (NNN-MNA) – In the heart of Yangon’s bustling Chinatown, a group of over 30 young people from the Feng Yi Dragon & Lion Dance Association, performed lion dance on the streets to raise money for people affected by the recent earthquake. Their performances, held from Apr 3…