Malaysia Still A Competitive Investment Destination Despite Current Uncertainties – Senior Minister

KUALA LUMPUR, March 2 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysia continues to be a competitive investment destination despite the current uncertainties, proven by its rankings in the global economic scene, said Senior Minister and International Trade and Industry Minister Mohamed Azmin Ali. In a statement Tuesday, Azmin said the DHL Global Connectedness Index…

Covid-19: Global cases on the rise after six weeks of decline – WHO

The number of reported coronavirus infections around the world is on the rise GENEVA, March 2 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The number of reported coronavirus infections around the world is once again on the rise after six straight weeks of decline, the head of the World Health Organization said.“This is disappointing, but…

India’s COVID-19 Tally Rises To 11,124,527

NEW DELHI, Mar 2 (NNN-PTI) – India’s COVID-19 tally rose to 11,124,527 today, as 12,286 new cases were registered during the past 24 hours, according to the latest data from the federal health ministry. The official data shows that the death toll mounted to 157,248, as 91 patients died since…

Senior Japanese Cabinet Official Resigns Amid Scandal Involving PM’s Son

TOKYO, Mar 2 (NNN-NHK) – A senior public relations official for the cabinet of Japanese Prime Minister, Yoshihide Suga, resigned, the government said yesterday, amid a scandal involving multiple bureaucrats being wined and dined by Suga’s son, in potential violation of the country’s ethics law. Makiko Yamada, cabinet public relations…

Six Die As Truck Overturns In North India

NEW DELHI, Mar 2 (NNN-PTI) – At least six persons died and 16 others were injured, when a truck loaded with coal overturned, in India’s northern state of Uttar Pradesh, today, confirmed a local police, over the phone. Among the victims, eight received grievous injuries. One of them is said…

Laos Eyes To Graduate From Least Developed Country Status In 2026

VIENTIANE, Mar 2 (NNN-KPL) – The Lao government will step up human resource development and cooperation with development partners, to ensure Laos is able to graduate from the Least Developed Country Category in 2026. Local daily Vientiane Times, today quoted Lao Minister of Foreign Affairs, Saleumxay Kommasith as saying that,…

Passengers In India’s Domestic Flights Reach Highest Number Since Resumption

NEW DELHI, Mar 2 (NNN-PTI) – India’s federal civil aviation minister, Hardeep Singh Puri, said yesterday that, Feb 28 recorded the highest number of passengers on flights in the country, since the resumption of domestic services. The number of domestic passengers on Feb 28 rose to 313,668, on 2,353 flights,…

Japan Receives Third Batch Of Pfizer Vaccine As Inoculation Campaign Expands

TOKYO, Mar 2 (NNN-NHK) – Japan received its third batch of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine yesterday, with the shipment containing up to 526,500 doses of the vaccine, developed by U.S. pharmaceutical firm and its German partner, BioNTech, landing at Narita airport from Belgium. So far, Japan received half of the 2.66…

New Zealand Reports Four COVID-19 Cases In Managed Isolation

WELLINGTON, Mar 2 (NNN-AGENCIES) – New Zealand reported four new COVID-19 cases in managed isolation facilities, but no new community cases today. The four imported cases came from India, Ethiopia and Canada, and have remained in managed isolation facilities in Auckland, according to the Ministry of Health. Two previously reported…

Landmine Blast Kills Two Children In NW Pakistan: Police

ISLAMABAD, Mar 2 (NNN-APP) – A landmine blast killed two children in Pakistan’s north-west tribal district of South Waziristan, police officials said today. Police told media in the region that, two children were killed in the blast, yesterday evening. Officials say that, militants had planted a large number of landmines,…
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