Business & Economy

IMF Projects 6.6 Percent Growth For Bangladesh

DHAKA, Dec 20 (NNN-BSS) – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) forecasted 6.6 percent GDP growth for Bangladesh, in the current…

Poverty Incidence In Philippines Up To 23.7 Percent In First Half Of 2021

MANILA, Dec 18 (NNN-PNA) – The poverty incidence among the Philippine population increased to 23.7 percent during the first half…

Cambodia’s Siem Reap Airport Welcomes First Int’l Passenger Flight In 20 Months

PHNOM PENH, Dec 18 (NNN-AKP) – Cambodia’s Siem Reap International Airport, yesterday welcomed its first international passenger flight in 20…

China, South Sudan Scholars Share Ideas On Poverty Reduction

JUBA, Dec 18 (NNN-SUNA) – Agriculture, poverty reduction and food security, are among the top priorities for the future of…

Sharm El-Sheikh Declaration Adopted At UN Anti-Corruption Conference

CAIRO, Dec 18 (NNN-MENA) – The United Nations (UN) anti-corruption conference concluded yesterday, in Egypt’s city of Sharm El-Sheikh, with…

Turkey Aims To Upgrade Cooperation With African Nations: FM

ISTANBUL, Dec 18 (NNN-ANADOLU) – Turkey aims to carry its cooperation with African nations to a higher level, the Turkish…

Lao Gov’t Targets Investments Of 3.872 Billion USD In 2022

VIENTIANE, Dec 16 (NNN-KPL) – The Lao government will strengthen external cooperation with different countries, in the hope of attracting…

Japan’s Imports Hit Record In Nov Due To Higher Crude Oil Costs, Weaker Yen

TOKYO, Dec 16 (NNN-NHK) – Japan’s imports in Nov, surged 43.8 percent in value, due to higher crude oil costs…

Southeast Asia’s Youth, Women Most Vulnerable To Job Loss During Pandemic: ADB

MANILA, Dec 16 (NNN-PNA) – Southeast Asia’s youth and women, bore the brunt of job losses during the COVID-19 pandemic,…

Indonesia Records Trade Surplus Of 3.51 Billion USD In Nov

JAKARTA, Dec 16 (NNN-ANTARA) – Indonesia recorded a trade surplus of 3.51 billion U.S. dollars in Nov, 2021, with exports…