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New Zealand Gov’t Warned Of More Materials Shortages In Building Industry

WELLINGTON, Nov 24 (NNN-XINHUA) – A New Zealand official, in charge of the construction industry, today warned of more materials…

Anwar Ibrahim Named New Malaysian PM

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 24 (NNN-BERNAMA) – Anwar Ibrahim, the leader of the Pakatan Harapan coalition, has been named the prime…

European Space Agency names new astronauts, agrees record budget

PARIS, Nov 24 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The European Space Agency announced five new career astronauts as well as history’s first astronaut…

S.Korea Reported 59,089 New COVID-19 Cases

SEOUL, Nov 24 (NNN-YONHAP) – South Korea reported 59,089 new COVID-19 cases as of midnight, compared to 24 hours ago,…

Malaysia Reported 3,537 New COVID-19 Infections, Eight More Deaths

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 24 (NNN-BERNAMA) – Malaysia reported 3,537 new COVID-19 infections as of midnight, bringing the national total to…

S.Korea Raised Interest Rate By 25 Basis Points To 3.25 Percent

SEOUL, Nov 24 (NNN-YONHAP) – South Korea’s central bank, today raised the interest rate by 25 basis points, delivering six…

Peru and Korea sign agreement to strengthen Special Economic Zones

LIMA, Nov 24 (NNN-ANDINA) — The Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (Mincetur) on Wednesday reported that Peru and South Korea signed…

Indian Gov’t To Send High-Level Teams To Tackle Measles Cases

NEW DELHI, Nov 24 (NNN-PTI) – The Indian government said yesterday, it will send high-level teams to three states –…

South Africa: Biovac signs deal to manufacture oral cholera vaccine

JOHANNESBURG, Nov 24 (NNN-SANEWS) — South African-based bio-pharmaceutical company, Biovac, has concluded a ground-breaking licensing and technology transfer agreement to…

South Africa, Vietnam bolster trade ties

JOHANNESBURG, Nov 24 (NNN-SANEWS) — The 5th Joint Trade Committee (JTC) meeting to enhance Bilateral Economic Relations between South Africa…