Minister of Road and Transport of Mongolia Delgersaikhan Borkhuu received a delegation headed by Director General of the Russian “Natsproektstroy” Group Krapivin Alexey Andreevich and exchanged views on cooperation between the transport sectors of the two countries. In particular, they discussed possible cooperation on projects and programs planned to be implemented in the road and […]
Read MoreBangladesh’s merchandise exports experienced positive growth for the fourth consecutive month, increasing by 17.72% year-on-year in December, primarily driven by readymade garment (RMG) shipments. Export earnings grew 12.84% year-on-year in the first half of the current fiscal year, reflecting the resilience of the apparel sector, which has performed well despite production disruptions caused by prolonged […]
Read MoreAirstrikes by Pakistani warplanes inside Afghanistan have intensified tensions in recent days in an already volatile region. Once-close ties between Pakistan’s leaders and the Afghan Taliban have frayed, and violent cross-border exchanges have become alarmingly frequent. Officially, the Pakistani government has been tight-lipped about the strikes in Afghanistan on Dec. 24. But security officials privately […]
Read MoreSri Lanka’s new government has launched a nationwide project aiming to make it the cleanest country in Asia and enforce the principles of environmental justice. President Anura Kumara Dissanayake kicked off the “Clean Sri Lanka” initiative on New Year’s Day, saying it would be focused on restoring the island nation’s environmental system. Dissanayake, during a […]
Read More“The FTA marking a significant milestone in the economic relations between the two countries,” state-run Public Service Media (PSM) said here on Wednesday. Male has described as “a significant milestone” the China-Maldives Free Trade Agreement (CMFTA) under which both nations will benefit from reduced tariffs and improved market access commitments, media reports said. The CMFTA, […]
Read MoreIndia’s alleged role in a plan to oust Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu for his perceived pro-China stance would yield little strategic advantage and appears baseless, according to experts who cast doubt on an investigative report that New Delhi considered such a move. Following the report, published by The Washington Post on December 30, former Maldivian […]
Read MoreSamdrupjongkhar—The reopening of the Samdrupjongkhar border gate for international tourists on November 7 last year brought renewed hope to a tourism business battered by the pandemic. Yet, hoteliers, travel agents, and taxi drivers, have not been able to leverage the opportunity due to limited access to credit. The tourism industry in Samdrupjongkhar, which includes hotels […]
Read MoreGanga Tamang, from Chobhar, runs a small grocery and tea shop. She never imagined needing a bank account since her husband manages all their finances. At 43, she became a proud bank account owner, thanks to the digital payment system. “As customers kept on querying about quick response (QR) code payment, two years ago, my […]
Read MoreIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been placed in a hospital underground amid fears that Palestinian militant group Hamas or Yemen’s Houthi rebels could launch rocket attacks. The Israeli Prime Minister’s Office confirmed the information on Tuesday (December 31). It is reported that Netanyahu has been staying at the Hadassah Medical Center in Jerusalem after […]
Read MoreSaudi Arabia’s law enforcement agencies have arrested more than 23,000 expatriates for violating housing, labor and border security laws. Gulf News reported this news on Sunday, citing a statement from the Saudi Ministry of Interior. It said that 23,194 expatriates were arrested in raids in different parts of Saudi Arabia from December 19 to 25. […]
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