ADB Forecasts 2.4 Percent Growth For Singapore In 2024

SINGAPORE, Apr 11 (NNN-XINHUA) – Singapore’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth is expected to grow 2.4 percent this year, up from 1.1 percent in 2023, according to the latest Asian Development Outlook, issued by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), today. ADB estimates that, domestic demand will remain resilient and stronger…

Iran Capable Of Closing Strait Of Hormuz But Won’t Do So: IRGC Commander

BEIRUT, Apr 10 (NNN-NNA) – Iran can close the Strait of Hormuz, if necessary, but it won’t do so, said Alireza Tangsiri, commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) naval forces, yesterday. “If we want, we could close this waterway, but we do not do that… It is because…

12 Died As Bus Fell Into Ditch In Central India

NEW DELHI, Apr 10 (NNN-PTI) – At least 12 people died and around 15 others were injured, after the bus they were travelling in, fell into a nearly 50-feet-deep ditch, in India’s central state of Chhattisgarh, late last night, confirmed a local police over the phone today. The mishap occurred…

Cambodia’s Total Export Up 18 Percent In Q1

PHNOM PENH, Apr 10 (NNN-AKP) – Cambodia exported products worth 6.26 billion U.S. dollars in the first quarter, up 18 percent from 5.3 billion dollars over the same period last year, said General Department of Customs and Excise (GDCE) in a report released today. Main exported products included apparel, footwear,…

Singapore Arrested Over 2,200 For E-Cigarette Offenses In Q1

SINGAPORE, Apr 10 (NNN-XINHUA) – Singapore authority caught over 2,200 individuals for possession or use of e-cigarettes, in the first quarter, according to a report issued by the Health Sciences Authority (HSA), yesterday. The HSA added that, it seized e-cigarettes and components worth seven million Singapore dollars (5.2 million U.S.…

Bangladesh’s Annual Exodus Starts Ahead Of Eid Al-Fitr Festivities

DHAKA, Apr 10 (NNN-BSS) – A rush of home-goers continued at bus terminals and railway stations in Bangladesh’s capital, Dhaka yesterday, two days before Eid al-Fitr. The Muslim majority in Bangladesh will celebrate Eid-al-Fitr tomorrow, decided by the National Moon Sighting Committee. Traffic has begun to build up on major…

Court Turned Down Delhi Chief Minister Kejriwal’s Bail Plea

NEW DELHI, Apr 10 (NNN-PTI) – The Delhi High Court, yesterday, turned down the bail application of Chief Minister, Arvind Kejriwal, who has been under arrest for nearly three weeks, over his alleged role in the liquor scam that hit headlines over two years ago. The court said that, the…

Maldives To Donate USD100,000 To Gaza From Zakat Fund

 MALÉ, Apr 10 (NNN-PSM) – Maldivian Minister of Islamic Affairs, Mohamed Shaheem Ali Saeed, yesterday announced that, 100,000 U.S. dollars from the country’s Zakat Fund will be utilised to fund food for Palestinians, in besieged Gaza. In an issued statement , he said, humanitarian aid for Palestinians in Gaza will be…

Sri Lanka To Establish Diplomatic Ties With Chad

COLOMBO, Apr 10 (NNN-XINHUA) – Sri Lanka’s cabinet, approved to establish diplomatic relations with Chad, as part of its move to enhance ties with the African region, a statement from the government’s information department said, yesterday. The department said, the proposal was presented by Foreign Affairs Minister, Ali Sabry, at…

Over Half A Million Livestock Carcasses Destroyed In Mongolia

ULAN BATOR, Apr 10 (NNN-APA) – Over half a million livestock carcasses have been destroyed across Mongolia, the country’s Ministry of Environment and Tourism said yesterday. “As of today (yesterday), at least 513,948 animal carcasses have been destroyed in 677 locations of 87,248 square metres nationwide,” the ministry said in…