Asia

Reelected Governor Said Japan’s Okinawa Still Opposed To U.S. Base Move

TOKYO, Sept 13 (NNN-NHK) – Japan’s Okinawa Governor, Denny Tamaki, said yesterday, his reelection underscored local opposition to the Japanese…

UN: 50 million people stuck in ‘modern slavery’ – in forced labour, forced marriage

GENEVA, Sept 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Fifty million people around the world are trapped in forced labour or forced marriage, the…

UN Chief calls for solidarity in South-South Cooperation

UNITED NATIONS, Sept 12 (NNN-XINHUA) — At a time of unprecedented challenges and upheaval, “solutions lie in solidarity,” United Nations…

Malaysia’s Palm Oil Stocks Rose To 2.09 Million Tonnes In Aug

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 12 (NNN-BERNAMA) – Malaysia’s palm oil stocks rose 18.16 percent from the previous month to 2.09 million…

Bangladesh Goes For Uniform USD-Taka Rates To Rein In Foreign-Exchange Volatility

DHAKA, Sept 12 (NNN-BSS) – Bangladesh’s banks, fixed the maximum exchange rates of the U.S. dollar against the Bangladeshi taka,…

Typhoon Muifa Brings Torrential Rain, Gale-Force Winds To Okinawa Islands

TOKYO, Sept 12 (NNN-NHK) – Typhoon Muifa has brought heavy downpours and gale-force winds to islands in the south-west of…

Iran Called European Statement On Nuclear Talks “Unconstructive”

TEHRAN, Sept 12 (NNN-IRNA) – The latest statement by Britain, France and Germany, saying they had “serious doubts,” about Iran’s…

Crocodile Farming, Bush Food, Key To Boost Northern Australia’s Economy: Report

CANBERRA, Sept 12 (NNN-AAP) – Crocodile farming and the native bush food industry, will be key to growing the economy…

S.Korea Reported 36,938 New COVID-19 Cases

SEOUL, Sept 12 (NNN-YONHAP) – South Korea reported 36,938 new COVID-19 cases as of midnight, compared to 24 hours ago,…

At Least Four Dead After Strong Earthquake Hit PNG

SYDNEY, Sept 12 (NNN-AAP) – There have been at least four people killed and several others seriously injured, after a…