Singapore Prez visit historic: CM; says MoUs signed to bring investments

Terming Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam’s visit historic, chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Saturday said the MoUs signed with that country would attract investments to Odisha, which aspires to be a developed state by 2036. “Through these eight MoUs, we aim for eight clear-cut outcomes for Odisha. Once these are implemented, our state will be on par with […]

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Uzbekistan aims to increase private sector’s share in exports to 60%

An article dedicated to the export potential of Uzbekistan was published in Hungary’s leading online publication, Hello Magyar, highlighting the country’s systematic efforts to achieve the goal set in the “Uzbekistan – 2030” strategy, which aims to increase the private sector’s share in exports to 60 percent. It is noted in the article that from […]

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Trump, China’s Xi hold call on TikTok, trade, Taiwan

Both leaders were upbeat about the call, with Trump calling it “a very good one” and Xi saying he and Trump both hoped for a positive start to US-China relations, according to Chinese state broadcaster CCTV. US President-elect Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping discussed issues including TikTok, trade and Taiwan in a phone […]

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China launches Pakistan’s surveillance satellite

For the first time, Pakistan has launched a surveillance satellite made entirely of its own technology. It was assisted by neighboring China. The satellite was launched from China’s Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in the Gobi Desert on Friday (January 17). China Daily reported that this afternoon, China launched a Long March 2D carrier rocket, which […]

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Pakistan sets record in IT exports despite slow internet

Pakistan’s IT sector recorded its highest monthly export record in December 2024, with exports worth $348 million. This is 15 percent higher than the same period last year and 12 percent higher than the previous month. According to Topline Securities, total IT exports in the first half of fiscal year 2025 were $1.86 billion, up […]

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Bangladesh interested in Pakistani JF-17 Thunder fighter aircraft

Bangladesh’s relations with Pakistan have been improving since the interim government took power. After the commercial relations, the military partnership between the two countries is also increasing. A Bangladesh Army delegation visited the General Headquarters (GHQ) of the Pakistan Army in Rawalpindi last Wednesday (January 15) to meet with the Pakistani military leadership. And during […]

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Afghanistan Exports $29.5M Worth of Saffron in 9 Months

The Ministry of Industry and Commerce reports that over 42,200 kilograms of Afghan saffron, valued at $29.588 million, were exported to various countries during the first nine months of 1403 (solar year). Akundzada Abdul Salam Jawad, spokesperson for the ministry, emphasized that most Afghan saffron exports were made to India, Spain, Saudi Arabia, the United […]

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India says it seeks to strengthen relationship with Afghanistan

Indian foreign ministry said on Friday that New Delhi seeks to strengthen its relationship with the people of Afghanistan. The remarks come after India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met with acting Foreign Minister of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA), Amir Khan Muttaqi, in Dubai last week. Indian foreign ministry’s spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal, told reporters […]

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Haa is among BBC’s top 25 travel destinations for 2025

Haa Valley, one of Bhutan’s least explored regions, has been listed among the 25 best places to travel in 2025 by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). Known for its pristine landscapes, unique cultural heritage, and sustainable tourism initiatives, Haa is gaining international recognition as a must-visit destination. The list was curated by BBC Travel editors […]

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