Asia

Solutions urgently needed for Rohingya, million others: UNHCR

GENEVA, Oct 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) — UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi said solutions are urgently needed for millions without…

Three Security Forces, 18 Militants Killed In N. Afghanistan’s Clashes

KABUL, Oct 7 (NNN-XINHUA) – Three Afghan security forces and 18 Taliban militants were killed, in fresh clashes in the…

Vietnam’s Retail Sales, Service Revenues Up 11.6 Percent In Nine Months

HANOI, Oct 7 (NNN-VNA) – Vietnam’s total goods retail sales and consumer service revenues, rose 11.6 percent year-on-year, between Jan…

60 Shops Gutted As Huge Fire Engulfs Bazaar In N. Afghan Province

TALUQAN, Afghanistan, Oct 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) – At least 60 shops were gutted in a fire, that broke out in a…

Philippine President Continues To Enjoy High Performance, Trust Rating: Survey

MANILA, Oct 7 (NNN-PNA) – Philippine President, Rodrigo Duterte, continues to enjoy high performance and trust ratings, three years into…

Malaysian Parliament To Decide On Abolishing Death Penalty

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (NNN-BERNAMA) – Malaysia’s parliament convened today (Monday), after a two-month adjournment, with the proposed abolition of…

Brunei Records 0.8 Percent Consumer Prices Drop In Aug

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Oct 7 (NNN-BB NEWS) – Brunei’s prices dropped by 0.8 percent in Aug this year compared to…

Thailand unveils measures to slash emissions from vehicles

BANGKOK, Oct 7 (NNN-BERNAMA) — In a bid to control a major source of fine particulate matter PM2.5, Thailand’s Department of…

Iran, Azerbaijan Discuss Boost Of Automotive Cooperation

TEHRAN, Oct 7 (NNN-IRNA) – Iran and Azerbaijan called for expansion of cooperation in areas including the field of automotive…

Brunei To Hold First International Flower Show

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Oct 6 (NNN-BB NEWS) – Brunei’s International Flower Show (BIFS) 2019, scheduled for Oct 23-27, drew exhibitors…