Asia

Covid-19: Japan on ‘maximum alert’ after record cases – PM

TOKYO, Nov 20 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Japan is on “maximum alert” after logging a record number of daily coronavirus infections, the…

Western allies say China broke Hong Kong deal by ousting lawmakers

WASHINGTON, Nov 20 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United States, Britain,Australia, Canada and New Zealand accused China of violating itslegally binding international…

Iran says to meet nuclear commitments if US Pres-elect Biden lifts sanctions

TEHRAN, Nov 20 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Iran said it would “automatically” return to its nuclear commitments if US President-elect Joe Biden…

World Bank expands $100m support to Rohingyas, local communities in Cox’s Bazar

DHAKA, Nov 20 (NNN-BSS) — The Bangladesh government signed a $100 million grant financing agreement with the World Bank to…

Biden’s admin likely to have multilateral approach in trade – Singapore PM

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (NNN-BERNAMA) — US President-elect Joe Biden’s administration is likely to have a more constructive and multilateral…

Digital Partnership Paves Way For UK-Asean Trade Relations Going Forward

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (NNN-Bernama) –The recent ASEAN Business and Investment Summit highlighted the importance of fostering digital innovation and…

India’s COVID-19 Tally Reaches 8,958,483

NEW DELHI, Nov 19 (NNN-PTI) – India’s COVID-19 tally reached 8,958,483 today, as 45,576 new cases were registered across the…

Businesses Need To Bolster Digital Economy, Make It Inclusive — PM Muhyiddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (NNN-Bernama) — The adaptation of digital economy and continuous innovation have proven to be the need…

APEC needs to prioritise climate change, environment preservation

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (NNN-NNN) — Climate change and preservation of the environment should be among the priorities of the…

APEC CEO Dialogues Malaysia 2020 Virtually Connects Govt, Business Leaders

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (NNN-Bernama) — The two-day APEC CEO Dialogues Malaysia 2020, which starts Thursday, will bring together government…