New Zealand Announces New Coalition Gov’t

WELLINGTON, Nov 24 (NNN-RNZ) – Three New Zealand political parties announced today, the lineup for a new coalition government after weeks of negotiations. The new coalition government of National Party, ACT New Zealand party and New Zealand First party will be stable, effective and will deliver for all New Zealanders,…

Singapore’s MAS Core Inflation Picked Up To 3.3 Percent In Oct

SINGAPORE, Nov 24 (NNN-XINHUA) – The Ministry of Trade and Industry and Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), announced yesterday that, the MAS core inflation, picked up to 3.3 percent in Oct, from 3.0 percent in Sept. This was due to higher inflation for services, retail and other goods, as well…

Pakistan Announced First IT Export Strategy

ISLAMABAD, Nov 24 (NNN-APP) – Pakistan unveiled its first-ever information technology (IT) export strategy yesterday, with the aim to increase the country’s IT exports up to 10 billion U.S. dollars, in the next three years. Addressing a ceremony, after unveiling the strategy here, Minister for IT and Telecommunication, Umar Saif,…

Electric Vehicles Enliven China Expo In Indonesia

JAKARTA, Nov 24 (NNN-ANTARA) – The China (Indonesia) Smart Transportation and New Energy Industry Expo, kicked off here yesterday, with focus on electric vehicles. Renewable energy and smart transportation are key projects to develop technology that improves safety and can reduce dependence on traditional energy, an official from the China…

China Rejects EU’s Allegations Of EV Overcapacity Export: Ambassador

BRUSSELS, Nov 24 (NNN-XINHUA) – Chinese Ambassador to the European Union (EU), Fu Cong, yesterday, dismissed a recent claim that China is exporting its overcapacity of electric vehicles (EV) to the European market. “I want to emphasise the fact that, Chinese companies selling cars in Europe, does not by itself…

12,000 Tonnes Of Aid Sent To Gaza Via Rafah Crossing: Egyptian President

CAIRO, Nov 24 (NNN-MENA) – Some 12,000 tonnes of humanitarian aid had been delivered to the Gaza Strip through the Rafah crossing, the only linking point between Egypt and the besieged Palestinian enclave, the Egyptian president said, yesterday. “Nearly 12,000 tonnes of relief aid, transported by 1,300 trucks, were transferred…

Chinese Envoy Calls For Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone In Middle East

VIENNA, Nov 23 (NNN-XINHUA) – A Chinese envoy, yesterday called for more efforts to support the establishment of a Middle East zone, free of nuclear weapons and other weapons of mass destruction (WMDs). “The Middle East should not be threatened by nuclear weapons. This is the common call from countries…

10 Mongolian Provinces Experience Harsh Wintry Weather

ULAN BATOR, Nov 23 (NNN-APA) – At least 10 of all the 21 Mongolian provinces have been experiencing extreme wintry weather, known as “dzud,” the country’s National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) said, today. Dzud is a Mongolian term to describe a severely cold winter, when a large number of livestock…

Thailand Steps Up Digital Capabilities With Smart City Developments

BANGKOK, Nov 23 (NNN-TNA) – Thailand is accelerating the development of smart cities, aiming to enhance the country’s digital capabilities and the quality of life for urban communities towards a sustainable future. Designated as a national agenda, the government is strategically leveraging technology for the development of smart cities, with…

Philippine Residential Fire Leaves Four Kids Dead, Two Injured

MANILA, Nov 23 (NNN-PNA) – Four children, including an 11-month-old baby boy, died, and two others were injured in a fire, that hit a residential area in Cebu City in the central Philippines early today, authorities said. The Cebu City Command Centre said, the fire broke out at 5:51 a.m.…