Philippine President Vows To Work With China To Manage Differences

MANILA, Dec 13 (NNN-PNA) – Philippine President, Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos, said, he was ready to work with China to manage differences and enhance cooperation. He made the remarks when meeting China’s newly appointed ambassador to the Philippines, Jing Quan, during a presentation of credentials ceremony at Malacanan presidential palace. “I…

First Large-Scale Modular Hotel Projects In PNG Under Construction

PORT MORESBY, Dec 13 (NNN-PINA) – The first large-scale hotel developments in Papua New Guinea (PNG), to apply modular construction are progressing steadily, the constructor said recently, adding, some projects have moved from factory manufacturing to on-site assembly. Feng Wanhao, general manager of CSCEC Science and Industry (South Pacific) and…

Cambodian Evacuees From Border Conflict With Thailand Rise To Over 300,000: Ministry

PHNOM PENH, Dec 13 (NNN-AKP) – The number of Cambodian evacuees from the ongoing border fighting with Thailand has risen to more than 300,000, as of yesterday afternoon, the Cambodian Ministry of Interior said, in a press release. Nearly 90,000 families with over 300,000 people had fled their homes near…

Two Killed, Six Injured As Car Fell Into Ravine In E. Afghanistan

KABUL, Dec 12 (NNN-BNA) – Two commuters have been confirmed dead, and six others were injured, after a passenger car fell into a ravine, in eastern Afghanistan’s Nuristan province, local police said, last night. The accident occurred earlier yesterday, in Kordar area of Wama district, when the vehicle veered off…

Bangladesh To Hold General Election, Referendum On Feb 12

by Naim-Ul-Karim DHAKA, Dec 12 (NNN-BSS) – Bangladesh’s Election Commission, announced that, the country’s first-ever twin polls – the 13th National Parliamentary Election and a referendum – will be held on Feb 12 next year. The country’s Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin, made the announcement in a pre-recorded…

Hong Ting Forum Held In Indonesia To Promote China-ASEAN Cooperation

JAKARTA, Dec 12 (NNN-ANTARA) – The Hong Ting Forum, themed “Advance New Frontiers for China-ASEAN Cooperation” was held yesterday in Jakarta, where participants had in-depth discussions on strengthening China-ASEAN cooperation. Jointly organised by Xinhua News Agency Asia-Pacific Regional Bureau, the Chinese Mission to ASEAN, Xinhua Institute, and Xinhua Guangxi Bureau,…

UAE, EU Launched Negotiations On Strategic Partnership Agreement

ABU DHABI, Dec 12 (NNN-WAM) – The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the European Union (EU), yesterday launched negotiations on a Strategic Partnership Agreement, both sides announced. According to a report, the announcement was made at a joint press conference in Abu Dhabi, by Lana Zaki Nusseibeh, state minister in…

Another Earthquake Struck Off Japan’s Aomori Prefecture: JMA

TOKYO, Dec 12 (NNN-NHK) – An earthquake, with a preliminary magnitude of 6.7, struck, off Aomori Prefecture in northern Japan today, the country’s weather agency said. The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) has issued a tsunami advisory, for the eastern coast of the prefecture and other areas along the Pacific coast.–…

Thai King Endorses Decree To Dissolve Parliament

BANGKOK, Dec 12 (NNN-TNA) – Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua, has endorsed a royal decree, to dissolve parliament, an announcement published in the Royal Gazette said today.– NNN-TNA

Japanese Passenger Plane Made Emergency Landing At Hakodate Airport After Engine Failure

TOKYO, Dec 11 (NNN-NHK) – A Japanese passenger plane, today made an emergency landing at Hakodate Airport, on the northern island of Hokkaido, after it faced a single engine failure after taking off, local media reported. Hokkaido Airports Co., Ltd., which operates Hakodate Airport, received a call stating that, there…