Business & Economy

Two Killed, 200 Wounded In Anti-Government Protests In Iraq

BAGHDAD, Oct 2 (NNN-NINA) – Iraqi authorities said, two protester was killed and 200 others wounded, in anti-government protests across…

Moody’s Maintains Lebanon’s Rating At Caa1, But Warns Of Further Downgrade

BEIRUT, Oct 2 (NNN-NNA) – Lebanon’s Finance Ministry, announced that, credit rating agency Moody’s, has maintained Lebanon’s credit rating at…

Iran Aborts U.S. “Maximum Pressure” Campaign

TEHRAN, Oct 2 (NNN-IRNA) – Iran’s first Vice President, Es’haq Jahangiri, said, his country has aborted U.S. “maximum pressure” campaign…

Bangladesh’s Eastern Bank Opens First Office On Chinese Mainland

Guangzhou is a city of great economic vitality and home to the China Import and Export Fair, said Ali Reza…

Syria, Iraq Mark Victory Against Daesh With Opening Of Key Border Crossing

DEIR AL-ZOUR, Syria, Oct 1 (NNN-SANA) – Under the victory banner, the Bukamal-Qaim border crossing, between Syria and Iraq was…

Turkey Unveils New Economic Programme With Ambitious Growth Target

ANKARA, Oct 1 (NNN-ANADOLU) – Turkey laid out a new three-year programme to recover its economy, with ambitious targets, including…

Feature: Gaza’s Only Pharmaceutical Factory Struggles To Survive Amid Dire Conditions

GAZA, Palestine, Oct 1 (NNN-XINHUA) – Gaza Strip’s only pharmaceutical factory is struggling to survive, amid deteriorating economic situation, caused…

Engagement With China, Australia Key To BIMP-EAGA’s Tourism Growth: Brunei Official

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Oct 1 (NNN-BB NEWS) – Engagement with development partners, such as China and Australia, is key to…

Japan’s Industrial Output In Aug Decreases Due To Falling Exports, Typhoons

TOKYO, Oct 1 (NNN-NHK) – Japanese government data showed, the country’s industrial output in Aug decreased by 1.2 percent, compared…

Indonesia Annuls Plan To Shut Down Komodo Island

JAKARTA, Oct 1 (NNN-ANTARA) – The Indonesian government, annulled on Monday, the planned shutdown of Komodo Island, a popular destination…