Anwar, Modi discuss West Asia situation, call for immediate ceasefire

Both the leaders of Malaysia and India, Anwar Ibrahim and Narendra Modi are calling for an immediate ceasefire to the warring in West Asia. Photo courtesy of Anwar Ibrahim FB. KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 (NNN-Bernama) — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today spoke with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to…

Philippine creative economy expands 6.9 pct in 2025

MANILA, March 19 (NNN-Xinhua) — The Philippine creative economy expanded by 6.9 percent in 2025 to 2.12 trillion pesos (roughly 35.2 billion U.S. dollars), accounting for 7.6 percent of the country’s gross domestic product, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said Thursday. The PSA data showed that symbols and images, along…

Azerbaijan-Korea Computer Sciences Center opens in Baku State University

BAKU, March 19 (NNN-AZERTAC) — The Azerbaijan-Korea Computer Sciences Center was officially opened at the Baku State University (BSU) here today. Redesigned with the support of BSU and the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Azerbaijan, the center will contribute to enhancing academic and research initiatives in information technology,…

Indian PM stresses de-escalation in West Asia in phone call with Anwar

File photo of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. By Shakir Husain NEW DELHI, March 19 (NNN-Bernama) — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi stressed the need for de-escalation in West Asia in a phone call with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Thursday. The Indian leader greeted Anwar on the…

Ringgit eases against dollar after US Fed retains interest rates

KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 (NNN-Bernama) — The ringgit eased against the US dollar at Thursday’s close following the United States Federal Reserve’s (Fed) decision to keep interest rates unchanged, providing support to the greenback. The market in Malaysia will be closed on March 20 (Friday) and March 23 (Monday) for Hari Raya…

Sri Lanka Sees 5 Pct GDP Growth In 2025

File photo of tourists in Sri Lanka. Tourism has been growing strongly with the country’s current more stable political landscape. COLOMBO, March 18 (NNN-Bernama-Xinhua) — Sri Lanka’s economy expanded by 5.0 per cent in 2025, driven mainly by strong performance in industrial activities, according to official estimates released by the…

Six escape alive after helicopter crashes in central Nepal

KATHMANDU, March 18 (NNN-Xinhua) — A helicopter belonging to a private company crash-landed in central Nepal on Wednesday, leaving one person injured, an official said. The helicopter, which had taken off from Kathmandu carrying five passengers, met with an accident while attempting to land in Khotang district. “The helicopter lost…

Myanmar Imposes 5 pct Special Goods Tax On Imported Electric Vehicles

YANGON, March 18 (NNN-Bernama-Xinhua) — Myanmar has imposed a 5 per cent special goods tax on imported battery electric vehicles (BEVs) under the 2026 Union Tax Law, the state-owned daily The Global New Light of Myanmar reported on Wednesday, reported Xinhua.  According to the law, battery electric vehicles (BEVs) have…

Two Philippine Gas Stations Charged Over Profiteering Amid West Asia Conflict

MANILA, March 18 (Bernama-PNA) — The Philippine National Police (PNP) has filed profiteering charges against two gas stations amid soaring oil prices due to the West Asia conflict, Philippine News Agency (PNA) reported. “We already charged two,” PNP spokesperson Brig. Gen. Randulf Tuaño said at the Kapihan sa Manila Hotel…

Indonesia Says International Flights Continue, Denies Suspension Reports

JAKARTA, March 18 (Bernama) — Indonesia on Wednesday assured that international flights will continue amid developments in West Asia, denying earlier reports of a suspension. Transportation Minister Dudy Purwagandhi said the government is committed to maintaining global connectivity and passenger mobility. “Earlier there was news related to a closure; the government…
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