US values Bangladesh as a partner in Indo-Pacific region: Uzra Zeya

“Vital discussion with Foreign Secretary Jashim Uddin on US-Bangladesh humanitarian cooperation, accountability and democratic institutions, and support for labour rights,” she said. The United States values Bangladesh as a “partner” in the Indo-Pacific region and their “strong collaboration” as their leading partner on Rohingya response and number one source of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), US […]

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Vietnamese, Indonesian coast guards hold joint exercise

The coast guard forces of Việt Nam and Indonesia conducted a joint exercise on search and rescue, firefighting and explosion prevention at sea in the waters off the southern province of Bà Rịa-Vũng Tàu on October 11. Participating in the joint exercise were officers, soldiers, and crew members from vessel CSB 8001 of Việt Nam’s […]

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Chinese Premier highlights closer Vietnam-China cooperation for peace, development

HÀ NỘI – In the context of a rapidly changing world with increasing risks and challenges, China and Việt Nam, as companions on the path of building socialism, need to unite and cooperate even more closely to together promote peace and development, said Chinese Premier Li Qiang. In his speech delivered as soon as arriving […]

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Uzbekistan President Mirziyoyev called for innovation and economic cooperation at the CIS summit

The President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev introduced a series of initiatives aimed at enhancing economic cooperation and technological development among CIS member countries during the CIS summit held in Moscow on October 8. The summit, chaired by Russian President Vladimir Putin, was attended by leaders from Azerbaijan, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Armenian Prime Minister […]

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Prices weaken at Colombo Tea Auction this week

The auction offerings were relatively static and totalled 5.8 million kilogrammes. There was fair demand though the prices tended to weaken as the sale progressed. The volatility of the currency and strengthening of the Sri Lankan rupee, over the past several days, adversely impacted the rupee tea prices. The Ex-Estate offerings too were fairly similar […]

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Gas Extraction Contract for Tuti Maidan Signed with Uzbek Company

The contract for the exploration and extraction of gas from the Tuti Maidan area in Jawzjan province was signed today (Thursday) between the Ministry of Mines and Petroleum and an Uzbek company. Hidayatullah Badri, the acting Minister of Mines and Petroleum, said that the contract is valid for ten years, and nearly one billion dollars […]

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Maldives State Earns MVR 2.30 Billion, Up 93.1 Percent: MIRA

Maldives state has earned a revenue of MVR 2.30 billion in September 2024, which is a 93.1 percent increment compared to the same month last year. According to the Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA), which published the revenue report, this significant increment is mainly due to the significant increment in GGST, TGST and Tourism Land […]

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Singapore to launch new leadership training programme for Laos government officials next year: PM Wong

Singapore will launch a new leadership training programme for senior Laos government officials next year, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced on Friday (Oct 11). It aims to share Singapore’s development experience and provide a platform for exchanging best practices. The initiative comes under the Singapore Cooperation Programme (SCP), Singapore’s flagship platform for technical cooperation with […]

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Bangladesh can maintain the electricity contract with Adani

Setting aside pricing concerns, supply concerns and legal challenges could keep Bangladesh in the power purchase agreement with India’s Adani Power. Reuters reported the information on Friday (October 11) citing two sources familiar with the matter. According to the report, the new government has set up a panel to scrutinize whether its predecessor’s contracts, particularly […]

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