Japan Logged Two Billion USD Trade Surplus In November

TOKYO, Dec 17 (NNN-NHK) – Japan recorded a trade surplus of 322.3 billion yen (2 billion U.S. dollars) in November, government data showed today, bolstering expectations for a Bank of Japan (BOJ) rate increase, later this week. Japan’s exports rose for a third straight month in November, up 6.1 percent…

Tajik National Economy Has Grown 8.4 Percent This Year

DUSHANBE, Dec 17 (NNN-KNA) – Tajikistan’s GDP has grown 8.4 percent, to reach 173 billion somoni (around 18.8 billion U.S. dollars) this year, Tajik President, Emomali Rahmon, said, yesterday. In his annual address to parliament, Rahmon said that, a series of important and effective initiatives had been implemented, over the…

Sri Lanka’s Economy Grew 5.4 Percent In Q3

COLOMBO, Dec 16 (NNN-LNW) – Sri Lanka’s economy grew by 5.4 percent in the third quarter of this year, the Department of Census and Statistics (DCS), said in a statement, yesterday. Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for the third quarter of 2025, at 2015 constant prices, increased to 3,325,611 rupees (about…

Hong Kong Airlines Inaugurates Direct Flight To Melbourne

MELBOURNE, Dec 14 (NNN-AAP) – China’s Hong Kong Airlines, flight HX013 touched down yesterday, at the Melbourne Airport, marking the inauguration of the airline’s new direct service from Hong Kong to the Australian city. The flight, welcomed by a water cannon salute at the airport, made Melbourne the airline’s second…

Greek Farmers Reject Talks As Protests Escalate Into Third Week

ATHENS, Dec 14 (NNN-AMNA) – Greek farmers, yesterday, rejected a government invitation for talks, vowing to escalate protests, that disrupted traffic across the country for a third week. The decision was made during a nationwide meeting of farmer representatives, who stated that, they would first submit a list of demands…

U.S. Lifts Sanctions On Belarusian Potash: U.S. Special Envoy

MINSK, Dec 14 (NNN-BelTA) – The U.S. decided to lift sanctions, previously imposed on the Belarusian potash industry, U.S. special envoy for Belarus, John Coale, said here yesterday. Coale said, the move came in accordance with the instructions of U.S. President, Donald Trump, and described it as a “very good…

Philippine President Vows To Work With China To Manage Differences

MANILA, Dec 13 (NNN-PNA) – Philippine President, Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos, said, he was ready to work with China to manage differences and enhance cooperation. He made the remarks when meeting China’s newly appointed ambassador to the Philippines, Jing Quan, during a presentation of credentials ceremony at Malacanan presidential palace. “I…

First Large-Scale Modular Hotel Projects In PNG Under Construction

PORT MORESBY, Dec 13 (NNN-PINA) – The first large-scale hotel developments in Papua New Guinea (PNG), to apply modular construction are progressing steadily, the constructor said recently, adding, some projects have moved from factory manufacturing to on-site assembly. Feng Wanhao, general manager of CSCEC Science and Industry (South Pacific) and…

Hong Ting Forum Held In Indonesia To Promote China-ASEAN Cooperation

JAKARTA, Dec 12 (NNN-ANTARA) – The Hong Ting Forum, themed “Advance New Frontiers for China-ASEAN Cooperation” was held yesterday in Jakarta, where participants had in-depth discussions on strengthening China-ASEAN cooperation. Jointly organised by Xinhua News Agency Asia-Pacific Regional Bureau, the Chinese Mission to ASEAN, Xinhua Institute, and Xinhua Guangxi Bureau,…

UAE, EU Launched Negotiations On Strategic Partnership Agreement

ABU DHABI, Dec 12 (NNN-WAM) – The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the European Union (EU), yesterday launched negotiations on a Strategic Partnership Agreement, both sides announced. According to a report, the announcement was made at a joint press conference in Abu Dhabi, by Lana Zaki Nusseibeh, state minister in…
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