Asia

Singapore Reported 2,132 New COVID-19 Cases

SINGAPORE, Aug 27 (NNN-CNA) – Singapore reported 2,132 new cases of COVID-19 yesterday, bringing the total tally to 1,829,361. Of…

Philippines Logged 2,986 New COVID-19 Cases, 40 Deaths

MANILA, Aug 27 (NNN-PNA) – The Philippines reported 2,986 new COVID-19 infections yesterday, bringing the total number of confirmed cases…

Cambodia Rescued 865 Foreigners From Human Trafficking In Jan-Aug: Interior Minister

PHNOM PENH, Aug 27 (NNN-AKP) – Cambodia rescued some 865 foreigners from human trafficking in 87 cases from Jan 1…

Malaysian Space Board agrees to gov’t ratifying international space treaty

PUTRAJAYA (Malaysia), Aug 26 (NNN-Bernama) — The Malaysian Space Board, which convened for the first time Thursday, agreed in principle that…

Suspended Thai PM Prayuth continues his routine as defence minister

By Linda Khoo Hui Li BANGKOK, Aug 26 (NNN-Bernama) — Prayuth Chan o-cha who is awaiting for the constitutional court’s…

Malaysia supports OPEC’s call for global oil market stability

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysia remains steadfast in its commitment to support the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries…

Amber alerts in Thailand to help find missing children

BANGKOK, Aug 26 (NNN-Bernama) — Meta, the parent company for Facebook, and Thailand’s Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of the Royal Thai Police…

India, Bangladesh Held Ministerial-Level Meeting On River Water Sharing

NEW DELHI, Aug 26 (NNN-PTI) – India and Bangladesh held a joint ministerial-level meeting, to discuss river water sharing between…

Nasi lemak, durian sought after at Malaysian food week in Beijing

From Hasnah Jusid BEIJING, Aug 26 (NNN-Bernama) — Nasi lemak, durian and satay are very much sought after by Chinese…

Saudi Arabia to invest US$1 billion in Pakistan

By Shakir Husain NEW DELHI, Aug 26 (NNN-Bernama) — Saudi Arabia will invest US$1 billion to support Pakistan’s economy. Saudi…