China gifts El Salvador stadium, library after Taiwan switch

BEIJING, Dec 4 (NNN-AGENCIES) — China has agreed to pay for a new national stadium and library in El Salvador as part of an infrastructure package promised to the country after it switched allegiance from Taiwan to Beijing. President Xi Jinping met with Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele on Tuesday (Dec 4)…

NATO unity on the line as feuding leaders meet

LONDON, Dec 4 (NNN-AGENCIES) — NATO leaders will attempt to make a convincing show of unity on Wednesday when they meet to conclude a summit already overshadowed by bitter rows about the future of the alliance. Last year, the Western allies’ get-together was derailed by US President Donald Trump’s demand…

Asia-Pacific becomes largest destination, source of FDIs globally

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 4 (NNN-BERNAMA) — For the first time,  the Asia-Pacific region has become the largest destination and source of foreign direct investment (FDI) globally,  according to a new report launched by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP). Titled ‘Foreign Direct Investment Trends and…

US Pres Trump says China trade deal might have to wait for 2020 election

US Pres Donald Trump and Pres Xi of China LONDON, Dec 4 (NNN-AGENCIES) — US President Donald Trump said a trade agreement with China might have to wait until after the US presidential election in November 2020, denting hopes of a quick resolution to the dispute which has weighed on…

Thai PM Instructs Immediate Assistance To Flood Victims In Thai South

BANGKOK, Dec 3 (NNN-TNA) – Thai Prime Minister, Prayut Chan-o-cha, today instructed state agencies, to provide immediate assistance to flood victims in Thailand’s deep southern province of Narathiwat. Thai government spokeswoman Narumon Pinyosinwat told the media that, Prayut acknowledged the flooding situation in 13 districts of Narathiwat, where 41,369 people…

ADB Approves 400-Million-USD Loan, To Boost Philippines’ Youth Employment

MANILA, Dec 3 (NNN-PNA) – The Asian Development Bank (ADB), said today (Tuesday) that it has approved a 400-million-U.S. dollar policy-based loan, to support the Philippine government’s efforts, to reduce the number of out-of-school and unemployed young Filipinos, that impedes more inclusive growth in the country. The Manila-based ADB said,…

Flu Outbreak Kills 56 In Iran In Two Months

TEHRAN, Dec 3 (NNN-IRNA) – At least 56 people have died from flu in Iran, over the past two months, Iranian Deputy Health Minister, Alireza Reisi, was quoted as saying. Reisi said that, over the past week, 273 people were admitted to hospitals, because of exposure to the disease, of…

Chinese mining activities in Nigeria not beneficial – Minister

Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Olamilekan Adegbite ABUJA, Dec 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The Federal Government has frowned on China’s domination of the Nigerian mining sector, noting that the development had not helped the country’s economy.Chinese businessmen and firms, alongside other Asians, are the major players in the exploitation of…

Two Injured In Jakarta Explosion Caused By Smoke Grenade

JAKARTA, Dec 3 (NNN-ANTARA) – A blast in the centre of Indonesia’s capital, that injured two military personnel, was caused by a smoke grenade, police said today (Tuesday), ruling out an attack. “We’re now investigating why the smoke grenade was there,” Jakarta police chief, Gatot Edy told reporters, adding, the…

Iranian FM Meets With Omani Counterpart In Tehran

TEHRAN, Dec 3 (NNN-IRNA) – Iran’s Foreign Minister, Mohammad Javad Zarif, voiced support for reducing tensions in the Arabian Gulf, during a meeting with his Omani counterpart held in Tehran. The visit by Oman’s minister of state for foreign affairs, Yusuf bin Alawi, came a week after he held a…
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