Asia

New Zealand Launches Free Trade Negotiations With UAE

WELLINGTON, May 7 (NNN-RNZ) – New Zealand and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will commence negotiations on a free trade…

73 Killed In Lightning Strikes Across Myanmar In 2023-24

YANGON, May 7 (NNN-MNA) – A total of 73 people have been killed in lightning strikes across Myanmar in the…

Singapore Reports Decline In Weekly Dengue Cases

SINGAPORE, May 7 (NNN-XINHUA) – Singapore registered 249 new dengue cases from Apr 28 to May 4, bringing the total…

Vietnam’s Domestic Gold Price Hits New Record High

HANOI, May 7 (NNN-VNA) – Vietnam’s gold price set a new record high today, reaching 87 million Vietnamese dong (3,425…

Malaysia, Senegal To Work Closely To Deepen Cooperation

PUTRAJAYA, May 7 (Bernama) — Malaysia and Senegal are pleased with the warm and friendly bilateral ties they enjoy and have agreed…

EU, France press China’s Pres Xi to halt Ukraine war, uphold fair trade

EU, France press Xi to halt Ukraine war, uphold fair trade PARIS, May 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — French President Emmanuel Macron…

BOAO Forum For Asia Riyadh Conference Kicked Off

RIYADH, May 7 (NNN-SPA) – The Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) Riyadh Conference, kicked off here yesterday, with a focus…

Laos Continues To Tackle Challenges In Minerals Management

VIENTIANE, May 7 (NNN-KPL) – The Lao government will continue to tackle challenges in the development and management of minerals,…

Sri Lanka To Maintain Current Fee For 30-Day Single Entry Visa For Foreigners

COLOMBO, May 7 (NNN-XINHUA) – The Sri Lanka government, yesterday, decided to maintain the existing 50-U.S. dollar-fee, for a 30-day…

Denim Expo Kicked Off In Bangladesh

DHAKA, May 7 (NNN-BSS) – The 16th edition of Bangladesh’s largest denim exposition, themed “Reimagine” kicked off, yesterday in the…