Narendra Modi wins Indian election in landslide

NEW DEHLI, May 23 (NNN-PTI) – Riding on a massive Modi wave sweeping through most parts of India, the BJP was set to return to power Thursday as it led in 292 seats while the Congress trailed far behind with 51, according to trends released by the Election Commission for…

BJP surges ahead 269 of 495 seats in early trends, Cong trails far behind with 51

Photo courtesy of PTI Photo NEW DELHI, May 23 (NNN-PTI) – The BJP appeared set for a resounding comeback on Thursday with leads in 269 seats while the Congress trailed far behind with 51, according to trends available with the Election Commission for 495 of 542 Lok Sabha seats As…

South Korea seeks Malaysia’s expertise for its Muslim friendly hospitality

SEOUL, May 23 (NNN-Bernama) — South Korea is seeking Malaysia’s expertise, as well as accreditation for its friendly hospital services to further strengthen the sector which saw one million Muslim visitors arrived in the country in 2016, an increase of 33 per cent from a year before, says Korea Institute…

Leiking begins trade mission to Latin America by wooing Chilean companies

International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Darell Leiking. Photo courtesy of Bernama KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 (NNN-Bernama) — International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Darell Leiking has encouraged companies in Chile to leverage on Malaysia to expand their business and diversify into electrical appliances, food and beverages, packaging, logistics and…

Rising political uncertainties may weigh on Thailand´s economic growth

BANGKOK, May 23 (NNN-Bernama) — Heightened political uncertainties after the inconclusive March 24 general election in Thailand may weigh on the country’s economic growth, said the Bank of Thailand (BoT). In minutes of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting early this month, the bank said investors remained cautious to invest…

Three construction workers escape death in building collapse

Firefighters inspect a collapsed building at the Gombak Terminal LRT Putra station. Photo courtesy of Bernama KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 (NNN-Bernama) — Three construction workers escaped death after they were saved when a building still under construction at the Gombak Terminal LRT Putra station here collapsed early this morning. Director…

India counts votes after marathon general elections

Workers make arrangements for the Lok Sabha election results, at BJP Headquarters, in New Delhi. The results of the Lok Sabha election 2019 will be announced on May 23. Photo courtesy of Suresh K Pandey AHMEDABAD, May 23 (NNN-PTI) – Counting of votes for elections to 26 Lok Sabha constituencies…

Moscow: Turkey-Russia missile deal unfazed by US salvos

MOSCOW, May 23 (NNN-ANADOLU) – Russian presidential spokesman on Wednesday rejected what he called “U.S. ultimatums” to impose sanctions on Turkey if Ankara moves ahead with the delivery of Russian-made S-400 air-defense systems. “We take ultimatums extremely negatively, we consider such ultimatums unacceptable,” Dmitry Peskov told reporters in Moscow. Peskov…

US Without a Precise Date to Resume Business with China

WASHINGTON, May 23 (NNN-Prensa Latina) The United States lacks a short-term plan to send a delegation to China to resume trade talks, said US Secretary of the Treasury, Steven Mnuchin here Wednesday. Mnuchin made his statement before appearing at the US Chamber of Representatives Financial Services Commission. He had assured…

Americas copper mine production growth to flourish, Chile and Peru stand out

NEW YORK, May 23 (NNN-ANDINA) – Copper mine production in the Americas will average 4.7% YoY growth over the coming five years, driven by a pipeline of significant projects in copper-producing heavyweights Chile and Peru, Fitch Solutions has projected. Within this framework, the Americas has a large group of countries…