Asia

Singapore Reports 16,883 New COVID-19 Cases

SINGAPORE, Feb 17 (NNN-CNA) – Singapore reported 16,883 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 yesterday, bringing the total tally to 514,880.…

Indonesia To Promote Local Currency Settlement In G20 Meeting

JAKARTA, Feb 17 (NNN-ANTARA) – Indonesia will promote the use of local currency settlement (LCS), in cross-border trade and investment,…

20.3 Million People Fully Vaccinated Against COVID-19 In Myanmar

YANGON, Feb 17 (NNN-MNA) – Myanmar has fully vaccinated over 20.3 million people against COVID-19 as of Tuesday, the country’s…

Employees In India May See Highest Salary Rise Since 2016: Survey

MUMBAI, Feb 17 (NNN-PTI) – Employees in India may see an average hike of 9-9.9 percent in salaries, the highest…

Six Terrorists Killed In Military Operation In SW Pakistan: Army

ISLAMABAD, Feb 17 (NNN-APP) – Six terrorists were killed during an exchange of fire with security forces, in Pakistan’s south-western…

Pakistani Economist Condemns U.S. Decision On Splitting Afghan Assets

ISLAMABAD, Feb 17 (NNN-XINHUA) – Biden administration’s decision to compensate the victims of 9/11 terrorist attacks with Afghanistan’s assets, is…

Iran Says No Talks With West Beyond JCPOA

TEHRAN, Feb 17 (NNN-TASNIM) – A top Iranian security official, said yesterday that, Tehran will hold no talks beyond the…

Malaysia Reports 27,831 New COVID Cases, Highest Since Pandemic Began

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 16 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysia’s daily COVID-19 tally hit a record high of 27,831 cases Wednesday, the highest…

Bangkok Will Be Officially Named ‘Krung Thep Maha Nakhon’

BANGKOK, Feb 16 (NNN-Bernama) — Thailand’s capital, Bangkok will change its official name to “Krung Thep Maha Nakhon”, announced the Office…

Malaysia Hopes To Co-chair 2nd JCESTC With Russia To Boost Partnership In Several Areas

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 16 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysia has expressed hope to co-chair the second Joint Malaysia-Russia Commission for Economic, Scientific, Technical…