World powers, Iran to discuss US return to nuclear deal

BRUSSELS, April 2 (NNN-AGENCIES) — World powers and Iran will meet byvideoconference Friday to discuss the possible return of the United States tothe Iran nuclear deal, in a development welcomed by Washington. Representatives of China, France, Germany, Russia, the United Kingdom andIran — the countries still party to the agreement…

Ringgit Revisits 4.13-Level On Firmer Oil Prices, Ease Of Dollar And US Bond Yields

By Niam Seet Wei and Kisho Kumari Sucedaram KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 (NNN-Bernama) — The ringgit rebounded against the US dollar to 4.13 at the opening Friday, fuelled by firmer crude oil prices amid the ease of the safe-haven greenback and US bond yields. The improved local manufacturing data, of…

ASEAN Developers Urged To Embrace Innovation, Explore Partnerships

KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 (NNN-Bernama) — Property developers in ASEAN have been urged to embrace innovation and explore new partnerships. Housing and Local Government Minister Zuraida Kamaruddin said this would enable the region to emerge stronger, post-pandemic. “Development projects are not to be just award-winning focused, but to also contribute…

Covid-19: Nepal to use Chinese vaccine among people aged 40-59 years

KATHMANDU, April 2 (NNN-Xinhua) — The Nepali government has decidedto inoculate the COVID-19 vaccine donated by China among people aged 40-59 years, a senior official of Nepal’s Ministry of Health and Population said. A batch of Chinese vaccines arrived in Nepal on March 29 in a major boostto the Himalayan…

Covid-19: Bangladesh bans passenger entry from Europe except UK, 12 other countries

DHAKA, April 2 (NNN-BSS) — Bangladesh has imposed a 16-day ban on entry of passengers from all European nations except the United Kingdom (UK) and 12 other countries from April 3 to check the new spike of coronavirus. Apart from Europe, the 12 other countries are Argentina, Bahrain, Brazil, Chile,…

Malaysia Dominates Global Sukuk Markets In 2020, Chalks Up Market Share Of 39.2 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysia continues to dominate global sukuk markets in 2020 with a market share of 39.2 per cent despite the impact of the pandemic on the global economy and economic sentiment. RAM Rating Services Bhd (RAM Ratings) revealed that global sukuk issuance rose 16.8 per…

215,395 Individuals Complete Two-Dose Covid Vaccine Shots — Malaysian Health Minister

KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 (NNN-Bernama) — A total of 215,395 individuals in the first phase of the National COVID-19 Immunisation Programme have completed receiving both doses of their vaccine shots as of Wednesday. Health Minister Dr Adham Baba said 482,808 individuals had received the first dose during the same period,…

Philippines Logs 8,920 New COVID-19 Cases, Total Tops 756,000

MANILA, Apr 1 (NNN-PNA) – The Philippines’ Department of Health (DOH) reported today, 8,920 new COVID-19 infections, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the country to 756,199. The death toll climbed to 13,303, after six more patients died from the viral disease, the DOH added. The Philippines, which…

Malaysia Will Start Receiving CanSino COVID-19 Vaccine From This Month

PUTRAJAYA, April 1 (NNN-Bernama) – Malaysia will receive a supply of 3.5 million doses of CanSino COVID-19 vaccine from China in stages, starting this month, said Health Minister Dr Adham Baba. He said the procurement of the vaccine is being made in two categories, namely finished product of 500,000 doses,…

India’s COVID-19 Tally Reaches 12,221,665 With Over 72,000 New Cases

NEW DELHI, Apr 1 (NNN-PTI) – India’s COVID-19 tally rose to 12,221,665 today, as 72,330 new cases were reported from across the country, according to the latest figures released by the federal health ministry. Besides, 459 deaths since yesterday morning took the death toll to 162,927. Both the number of…
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