Asia

Youth, academia play critical roles in combating radicalisation — US ambassador

KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 (NNN-Bernama) — The youth and academia play significant roles in prevention efforts to combat radicalisation and…

COVID-19 accelerates Southeast Asia’s transition towards a cashless society — study

By Linda Khoo Hui Li BANGKOK, June 3 (NNN-Bernama) — The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated Southeast Asia’s transition towards a…

Malaysian ringgit to strengthen against US dollar by year-end, says economist

KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 (Bernama) — The Malaysian ringgit is expected to strengthen to the RM4.25 level against the US…

Afghanistan says India will help in boosting exports

By Shakir Husain NEW DELHI, June 3 (NNN-Bernama) — Afghanistan’s interim government said on Thursday India will provide it with…

Malaysia’s exports, imports unit value indices record growth in April 2022

KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysia’s export prices in April 2022 remained steady with an increase of 1.1 per cent to…

Malaysian ringgit regains strength against US dollar at opening

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 (NNN-Bernama) — The Malaysian ringgit regained some strength to open higher…

Dengue Fever Becomes Big Concern In Southern Vietnam

HO CHI MINH CITY, Jun 3 (NNN-VNA) – Dengue fever is a big concern in Ho Chi Minh City, as…

Sri Lanka Runs Out Of Money To Feed Animals In Zoos Amid Economic Crisis

COLOMBO, Jun 3 (NNN-XINHUA) – Sri Lanka’s Department of Zoology, informed the Wildlife Ministry that, it has run out of…

Bangladesh Bank To Allow Floating USD-Taka Exchange Rate

DHAKA, Jun 3 (NNN-BSS) – The central bank of Bangladesh, yesterday withdrew fixed U.S. dollar-taka exchange rate, allowing the market…

Fijians Urged To Receive Booster Dose To Minimise COVID-19 Spread

SUVA, Jun 3 (NNN-PIN) – Fijians have been urged to get the vaccine booster dose, as the current noticeable hike…