Laos Continues To Tackle Challenges In Minerals Management

VIENTIANE, May 7 (NNN-KPL) – The Lao government will continue to tackle challenges in the development and management of minerals, to implement a strategic plan for mineral development, local media reported. The issues were discussed at a seminar, organised by the Lao Ministry of Energy and Mines, focusing on the…

Sri Lanka To Maintain Current Fee For 30-Day Single Entry Visa For Foreigners

COLOMBO, May 7 (NNN-XINHUA) – The Sri Lanka government, yesterday, decided to maintain the existing 50-U.S. dollar-fee, for a 30-day single entry visa, for foreigners visiting the country, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said. The PMD added that, the free visa service currently offered to citizens of India, China, Russia,…

Denim Expo Kicked Off In Bangladesh

DHAKA, May 7 (NNN-BSS) – The 16th edition of Bangladesh’s largest denim exposition, themed “Reimagine” kicked off, yesterday in the capital, Dhaka. The expo has attracted scores of participants from many countries, offering international fashion buyers a one-stop sourcing platform for all aspects of jeanswear. More than 60 exhibitors from…

Zionist Army Carries Out Airstrikes On Eastern Rafah

GAZA, May 7 (NNN-WAFA) – The Zionist army carried out yesterday, airstrikes on areas in eastern Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip, said Palestinian security sources and eyewitnesses. Sources and eyewitnesses said that, the Zionist airstrikes created fire belts in the vicinity of Gaza Airport and on the outskirts of…

Lao President To Visit Russia

VIENTIANE, May 6 (NNN-KPL) – Lao President, Thongloun Sisoulith will, at the invitation from Russian President, Vladimir Putin, lead a high-level delegation to pay a working visit to Russia from tomorrow, May 7 to 11. According to a press release, issued by Laos’ Ministry of Foreign Affairs, today, the visit…

92 Telecom, Online Fraud Suspects Handed Over To China By Myanmar

BEIJING, May 6 (NNN-XINHUA) – China’s Ministry of Public Security (MPS), today said, 92 Chinese nationals suspected of telecom and online fraud have been transferred from Myanmar to China. Since last year, the MPS has deepened law enforcement cooperation with Myanmar police, to combat telecom and online fraud crimes, with…

Schools Closed In India’s Manipur Amid Heavy Rains

NEW DELHI, May 6 (NNN-PTI) – All educational institutions, including schools and colleges, will remain closed in India’s north-eastern state of Manipur through tomorrow, due to the inclement weather, featuring heavy rains and thunderstorms, according to the state’s Chief Minister, N. Biren Singh, today. Incessant rains were reported in the…

Laos To Improve Nitrogen Use In Sustainable Agriculture

VIENTIANE, May 6 (NNN-KPL) – Lao National Agriculture and Forestry Research Institute (NAFRI), has jointly launched a project, in efforts to improve nitrogen use efficiency in rice farming, and promote sustainable agricultural development in the country. The project “Quantifying the Impacts of Nitrogen Use and Developing Sustainable Agricultural Management Strategies…

Four Terrorists Killed In Clash With Police In SW Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, May 6 (NNN-APP) – Four terrorists were killed in a clash with police on Saturday, in Quetta, capital of Pakistan’s south-west Balochistan province, a spokesperson of the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) of police said. The spokesperson said, the incident took place on Saturday night, when four terrorists riding two…

Agreements Worth 26.6 Billion USD Inked At Investment Forum In Uzbekistan

TASHKENT, May 6 (NNN-UzA) – Agreements worth over 26 billion U.S. dollars were signed at an investment forum in Tashkent, according to Uzbekistan’s trade and investment ministry. The deals were inked at the third Tashkent International Investment Forum, which indicates Uzbekistan’s attractiveness as an investment destination, according to a statement…