Asia

Covid-19: Vaccines saved 20 million lives in first year – study

 PARIS, June 24 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Covid vaccines prevented nearly 20 million deaths in the first year after they were introduced,…

Dialogues further strengthen ASEAN-India ties

KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (NNN-Bernama) — The recently concluded Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and India’s 30th anniversary of…

Malaysia’s CPI rises 2.8 pct in May 2022

KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysia’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased 2.8 per cent year-on-year to 126.6 in May…

Iran, Russia Vow Boost To Comprehensive Ties

TEHRAN, Jun 24 (NNN-IRNA) – Iran and Russia called for a boost to their comprehensive ties, to benefit both countries,…

Malaysian F&B companies record US$2.31 mln sales during ASEAN trade fair 2022

KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysian food and beverages (F&B) companies recorded US$2.31 million in total sales during the recent…

Chinese-Made Tunnel Boring Machine Used For Excavation In Malaysia’s Mega Rail Project

KUALA LUMPUR, Jun 24 (NNN-BERNAMA) – The Chinese-made tunnel boring machine (TBM1), for excavation works on Malaysia’s mega rail project,…

Singapore contributes US$50,000 humanitarian aid for Afghanistan earthquake victims

SINGAPORE, June 24 (NNN-Bernama) — Singapore will contribute US$50,000 as seed money to support the Singapore Red Cross’ public fundraising efforts…

Malaysian ringgit opens marginally higher against US dollar

KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysian ringgit opened marginally higher against the US dollar Friday, ahead of Malaysia’s consumer price index…

Book commemorating 30 years of ASEAN-India relations launched

KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 (NNN-Bernama) — A book commemorating 30 years of ASEAN-India relations providing useful insights on how both…

UN Envoy Stressed Need To Engage Taliban In Afghanistan

UNITED NATIONS, Jun 24 (NNN-AGENCIES) – A UN envoy, yesterday, stressed the need to engage the Taliban, the de facto…