Asia

US House of Representatives pass bill that block Chinese firms from accessing US stock markets

NEW YORK, Dec 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The US House of Representatives on Wednesday passed a bill that could close US…

UN: 2020 likely world’s second hottest year

The WMO will confirm the data in March 2021 GENEVA, Dec 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — This year is on track to…

Iran watchdog passes law on hardening nuclear stance, halting UN inspections

The Guardian Council is charged with ensuring draft laws do not contradict Shi’ite Islamic laws TEHRAN, Dec 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) –Iran’s…

Covid-19: Japan residents to get free vaccine

TOKYO, Dec 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Japan will give free coronavirus vaccines to all of its residents under a bill passed…

Thailand’s Central Bank Worries Over Rapid Appreciation of Baht

By Linda Khoo Hui Li BANGKOK, Dec 2 (Bernama) — The Bank of Thailand’s (BoT) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has expressed…

US sanctions Chinese company supporting Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro

WASHINGTON, Dec 2 (NNN-MERCOPRESS) — The United States imposed sanctions on a Chinese firm China National Electronics Import & Export…

India’s COVID-19 Tally Reaches 9,499,413

NEW DELHI, Dec 2 (NNN-PTI) – India’s COVID-19 tally reached 9,499,413 today, as 36,604 new cases were registered during the…

Qatar Signs Deal With China’s Yutong To Manufacture Electric Buses

DOHA, Dec 2 (NNN-QNA) – Qatar Free Zones Authority (QFZA), signed an agreement with China’s Yutong, one of the world’s…

Saudi Arabia Denies Role In Assassination Of Iranian Nuke Scientist

RIYADH, Dec 2 (NNN-SPA) – Saudi’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Adel al-Jubeir, denied any role of his country,…

NZ Registers Largest Trade Drop In A Decade, As Export Prices Sour

WELLINGTON, Dec 2 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Lower export prices for New Zealand dairy, meat, and logs, in the Sept, 2020 quarter,…