Ambassador of Türkiye to Mongolia Awarded the “Friendship Medal”

On January 27, 2025, President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa received the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Türkiye to Mongolia Zafer Ateş, who is departing the country upon the completion of his term. President Khurelsukh highlighted that his State Visit to the Republic of Türkiye, which took place 21 years after a Mongolian […]

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Foreign direct investment in Bangladesh’s EPZs drops 22.33% in July-December, exports rise 22.41%

Foreign direct investment in export processing zones (EPZs) dropped 22.33% year-on-year during the July-December period of 2024, while exports increased by 22.41%. According to the Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority (Bepza), foreign investment in EPZs declined to $126.33 million from $162.66 million in the second half of 2023. Bepza, which manages EPZ operations, attributed the […]

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Minister visits Sri Lanka strengthening UK partnership and boosting growth

UK Minister for the Indo-Pacific set to meet with new Sri Lankan government minsters as part of the first official visit of new UK government. Minister will set out plans to strengthen UK-Sri Lanka partnership – from inclusive economic growth, anti-corruption, human rights to national reconciliation. The Minister will welcome new export initiatives set to […]

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Maldives Emerges As Premier Destination For Luxury Travelers

Increasing interest from honeymooners drives expansion and luxury offerings from resorts. The Maldives is positioning itself as one of the world’s leading travel destinations, appealing particularly to luxury travelers and honeymooners seeking exceptional and unique experiences. With burgeoning interest and travel trends indicating strong growth, the Maldives is at the forefront of luxury tourism, characterized […]

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India, Nepal review progress of post-earthquake reconstruction projects in Nepal

After the April 2015 earthquake in Nepal, India committed USD 250 million in grant assistance for post-earthquake reconstruction in Nepal, the Embassy of India in Kathmandu said on Monday. “The grant was allocated in 4 different sectors – Housing (100 mn), Education (50 mn), Health (50 mn) and Cultural Heritage (50 mn). A JPMC (Joint […]

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“Just bread and tea”: WFP says aid cuts to Afghanistan leave millions hungry this winter

The head of the World Food Programme in Afghanistan says the agency can only feed half the millions of Afghans in need after cuts in international aid and an impending freeze in U.S. foreign funding. Many people were living on just “bread and tea”, WFP Country Director Hsiao-Wei Lee told Reuters. Afghanistan was tipped to […]

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Kazakhstan’s daily oil output at record high amid Chevron-led expansion

Oil production in Kazakhstan reached a daily record high of 278,499 metric tons on Sunday just after it embarked on an expansion of its largest oilfield, Chevron-led (CVX.N), opens new tab Tengiz, according to official data. Kazakhstan – which relies on Tengiz and two other major fields, Karachaganak and Kashagan, for most of its production […]

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Gaza residents stream home to the north after hostage breakthrough

Tens of thousands of Palestinians streamed along the main roads leading north in Gaza on Monday, jubilant to be returning home after months of living in temporary shelter but fearing what might remain of their homes amid the bombed-out ruins. Their return, which had been delayed at the weekend, went ahead after Hamas agreed to […]

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An informal meeting between the leaders of Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan takes place

On 25 January, President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Japarov paid a visit to Uzbekistan. Uzbekistan’s President Shavkat Mirziyoyev held an informal meeting with his Kyrgyz counterpart at the Amirsoy resort complex in the Tashkent region. The leaders discussed pressing issues of bilateral cooperation, as well as matters on the international and regional agenda. Sadyr […]

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