Covid-19: US sends emergency medical supplies to Bangladesh

WASHINGTON/DHAKA, June 8 (NNN-BSS) — The United States (US) Monday delivered to Bangladesh its most recent shipment of emergency medical supplies to save lives, stop the spread of COVID-19, and meet the urgent health needs of the country’s people. This latest delivery, through the US Agency for International Development (USAID),…

Mongolia Bans Alcohol Sales During Presidential Election

ULAN BATOR, Jun 8 (NNN-XINHUA) – Sales of all types of alcoholic drinks will be forbidden across Mongolia for three days, starting today, due to the upcoming presidential election, local media reported, citing relevant laws. There will be a 72-hour full ban on the sale of alcohol from today to…

Malaysia’s Exports To Benefit From China’s Import Uptrend

KUALA LUMPUR, June 8 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysia’s export is expected to continuously benefit from the positive trend on China’s import performance, due to its position as Malaysia’s largest export destination. In a research note today, MIDF Research said China’s external trades are expected to continue performing in upcoming months, buoyed…

US seeks ‘common approach’ on possible China Olympics boycott

WASHINGTON, June 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Washington reiterated its desire to forge a “common approach” with allies over a possible boycott of next year’s Beijing Winter Olympics, as called for by growing numbers of US lawmakers. “With regard to the Olympics, we’re consulting very closely with allies and partners to look…

India’s COVID-19 Death Toll Crosses 350,000

NEW DELHI, Jun 8 (NNN-PTI) – India’s COVID-19 death toll surpassed the 350,000-mark, reaching 351,309 today, confirmed the country’s health ministry. As many as 2,123 people died due to the pandemic during the past 24 hours. Besides, as many as 86,498 new cases were registered since yesterday morning, taking the…

The Rise Of Selangor As An Asean Business Hub

KUALA LUMPUR, June 8 (NNN-Bernama) — Selangor’s unabated rise to become an ASEAN business hub is akin to history repeating itself. Touted as the destination of choice for manufacturing and services players domestically and overseas, the state has been an economic powerhouse in Malaysia for over a decade, and this…

COVID-19 Cases Rise To 144,456 In Myanmar

YANGON, Jun 8 (NNN-MNA) – The number of COVID-19 cases in Myanmar has risen to 144,456 yesterday, after 139 new cases were reported in the past 24 hours, according to a release from the Ministry of Health and Sports. Two new deaths were reported yesterday, bringing the death toll to…

US eyes possible trade deal with Taiwan: Sec of State Blinken

WASHINGTON, June 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United States will soon start discussing a trade deal with Taiwan, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Monday, risking Beijing’s wrath. “I know we are engaged in conversations with Taiwan, or soon will be, on some kind of framework agreement,” Blinken said at a…

Senegal A Strategic Gateway To Halal Industry In West Africa – HDC

KUALA LUMPUR, June 8 (NNN-Bernama) — African countries, especially Senegal, offer immense business opportunities to exporters from various sectors as the continent grapples to meet the rising needs of an emerging economy. As such, it is the right time for Malaysian companies to enter the African market, said Halal Development…

Largest Dinosaur Skeletal Confirmed To Be New Species Discovered In Australia

SYDNEY, Jun 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Australian palaeontologists unveiled a new species of giant sauropod dinosaur, which is the largest skeletal remains of a dinosaur ever to be discovered in Australia. The new species, Australotitan cooperensis, “southern titan” was named after researchers found out it could be stomped into the record…
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