Asia

2022 Became New Zealand’s Warmest Year On Record

WELLINGTON, Jan 11 (NNN-XINHUA) – The year 2022 became New Zealand’s warmest on record, knocking 2021 off the top spot,…

Bursa Malaysia opens higher but retreats slightly thereafter

By S. Kisho Kumari KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 11 (NNN-Bernama) — Bursa Malaysia, the stock exchange of Malaysia, opened higher but turned marginally lower…

China-Bangladesh Joint Venture To Set Up Solar Power Plant In Bangladesh

DHAKA, Jan 11 (NNN-BSS) – A Chinese and Bangladeshi joint venture, signed a deal with the Bangladeshi government, to set…

Malaysian ringgit opens marginally higher against US dollar

By Rosemarie Khoo KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 11 (NNN-Bernama) — The Malaysian ringgit opened marginally higher against the US dollar Wednesday as…

AFF Cup: Thailand march into final after outclassing Malaysia 3-0

PATHUM THANI (Thailand), Jan 10 (NNN-Bernama) — ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) Cup defending champions Thailand have qualified for the final…

Vietnam To Boost Trade With China’s Hong Kong

HANOI, Jan 11 (NNN-VNA) – Vietnam will improve investment environment, creating favourable conditions for foreign investors, including those from China’s…

Pakistani Prime Minister To Focus On Trade In Forthcoming Visit To UAE

ISLAMABAD, Jan 11 (NNN-APP) – Pakistani Prime Minister, Shahbaz Sharif, will embark on a two-day official visit to the United…

Book Launched In Malaysia To Mark 10th BRI Anniversary

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 11 (NNN-XINHUA) – Academics and officials marked the 10th anniversary of the China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative…

World Bank cuts 2023 world growth to 1.7% in ‘sharp, long-lasting slowdown’

WASHINGTON, Jan 11 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Global growth is expected to slow “perilously close” to recession in 2023, the World Bank…

Four Killed In Massive Fire In N. Iran

TEHRAN, Jan 11 (NNN-ISNA) – A massive fire that broke out in a company, in Iran’s northern province of Qazvin…