Asia

New Zealand Business Sentiment Worst Since 1961: Survey

WELLINGTON, Jan 18 (NNN-XINHUA) – New Zealand companies have shown “the weakest” confidence since 1961, as they prepare for tough…

World’s oldest known person dies aged 118: nursing home spokesman

MARSEILLE, Jan 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The world’s oldest known person, French nun Lucile Randon, has died aged 118, a spokesman of…

Malaysian Trade Minister Holds Bilateral Meetings With Ericsson, Microsoft

DAVOS (Switzerland), Jan 18 (NNN-Bernama) — Ericsson Group and Microsoft are among the multinational companies that Malaysian International Trade and Industry Minister…

Malaysia To Attract Foreign Investments, Explore Global Business Opportunities At WEF

DAVOS (Switzerland) Jan 18 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysia will attract foreign investments and explore international business opportunities for its companies at the World…

6.3-Magnitude Quake Jolted Indonesia’s Gorontalo, No Damage Reported

JAKARTA, Jan 18 (NNN-ANTARA) – A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 6.3, rocked off Indonesia’s Gorontalo province this morning,…

Sri Lankan President Urged Opposition To Join Hands Through New Political System

COLOMBO, Jan 18 (NNN-XINHUA) – Sri Lankan President, Ranil Wickremesinghe, invited the opposition parties, yesterday, to join hands through a…

Iran Calls For Joint Mechanisms To Counter Unilateral Sanctions

TEHRAN, Jan 18 (NNN-ISNA) – A top Iranian security official, yesterday suggested establishing “joint and synergetic” bodies, to counter unilateral…

International tourist arrivals doubled in 2022: UN

MADRID, Jan 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — International tourist arrivals doubled in 2022 over the previous year, and should reach near pre-pandemic…

Hezbollah Says U.S. Blocks Crisis-Hit Lebanon’s Access To Free Fuel From Iran

BEIRUT, Jan 18 (NNN-NNA) – Hezbollah’s leader, yesterday, accused the U.S. of preventing Lebanon from taking free fuel from Iran,…

Mobile App Helps Adolescents Access Health Services In Bangladesh

DHAKA, Jan 18 (NNN-BSS) – Millions of adolescents in Bangladesh will be able to access health information and services, through…