Asia

Indonesia To Extend Railways To Help Boost Economy

JAKARTA, Aug 12 (NNN-ANTARA) – Indonesia planned to build over ten thousand kilometres of railways until 2030, to support people’s…

Australia’s Victoria State Records Another 21 Deaths, 410 New COVID-19 Infections

SYDNEY, Aug 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) – The Australian state of Victoria recorded another 21 deaths and 410 new COVID-19 infections today,…

Covid-19: Latest global developments

PARIS, Aug 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Here are some of the latest developments in the coronavirus crisis: – WORLD TOPS 20…

Former Mongolian Legislator Sentenced To 2.5 Years In Prison Over Power Abuse

ULAN BATOR, Aug 12 (NNN-MONGOLIAWEB) – Former Mongolian legislator, Batbayar Undarmaa, was sentenced yesterday, to two years and six months…

India’s Factory Output Contracts For 4th Straight Month In June

MUMBAI, Aug 12 (NNN-UNI) – India’s June factory output contracted by 16.6 percent from the same month a year ago,…

Covid-19: Russia vaccine claim faces scepticism as nations renew virus battle

MOSCOW, Aug 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Russia claimed it hasdeveloped the world’s first vaccine offering “sustainable immunity”against the coronavirus, despite mounting…

All Thai Public Schools To Resume Normal Classes Tomorrow After Gov’t Eases Lock-down Restrictions

BANGKOK, Aug 12 (NNN-TNA) – Thailand’s Ministry of Education announced that, all state schools under the supervision of the Ministry’s…

Cambodia’s Visions To Be Realised With Upgraded, Diversified Economy Under New Technologies

PHNOM PENH, Aug 12 (NNN-AKP) – Cambodia’s 2030 and 2050 visions can only be realised, if the potential of new…

Afghans Slam Violence As 44 Killed Following Prisoners Swap

KABUL, Aug 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) – At least 44 fighters, with the majority of them Taliban militants, have been killed in…

UN Voices Concern Over Severe Flooding In Asia

UNITED NATIONS, Aug 12 (NNN-AGENCIES) – The United Nations, yesterday highlighted severe floodings in the Asian countries of Bangladesh, the…