Asia

Bursa Malaysia opens almost flat

By Rosemarie Khoo KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 4 (NNN-Bernama) — Bursa Malaysia, the stock exchange of Malaysia, opened almost flat Thursday…

Iran blasts: Malaysia conveys condolences, calls for mastermind to be brought to justice

KUALA LUMPUR,  Jan 4 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysia expresses its condolences to Iran and its people following the bombing incident in Kerman…

Japan Coast Guard Plane Not Authorised To Enter Runway Before Collision: Ministry

TOKYO, Jan 4 (NNN-NHK) – The Japan Coast Guard plane that collided with a Japan Airlines (JAL) passenger jet, at…

Indonesia Evaluates EV Incentive As Purchases Remain Low

JAKARTA, Jan 4 (NNN-ANTARA) – The Indonesian government has evaluated its electric vehicle (EV) incentive policy, as purchases remain low,…

UN Chief Condemns Attack On Iran Memorial Service

UNITED NATIONS, Jan 4 (NNN-XINHUA) – UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, strongly condemns the attack on a memorial ceremony in Iran,…

Cambodia Attracted 4.92 Billion USD Investment In 2023, Up 22 Percent

PHNOM PENH, Jan 4 (NNN-AKP) – Cambodia attracted fixed-asset investment of 4.92 billion U.S. dollars in 2023, up 22 percent…

At Least 103 Killed, More Than 173 Injured In Two Blasts Near Late Iranian Commander’s Burial Site

TEHRAN, Jan 4 (NNN-IRNA) – At least 103 people were killed and more than 173 others injured yesterday, in two…

5.7-Magnitude Earthquake Rocked Off Western Indonesia

JAKARTA, Jan 3 (NNN-ANTARA) – A 5.7 magnitude earthquake hit off Indonesia’s western province of Banten, earlier today, yet did…

Nepal’s Urban Population Up By Nearly Five Percent In Decade

KATHMANDU, Jan 3 (NNN-XINHUA) – Nepal’s urban population increased to 27.07 percent, while the rural population declined between 2011 and…

Vietnam’s Fruit, Vegetable Exports Surge To Record High In 2023

HANOI, Jan 3 (NNN-VNA) – Vietnam earned a record high of 5.69 billion U.S. dollars, from fruit and vegetable exports…