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China makes progress in fight against climate change
september 29, 2021by
The Chinese Government is making progress in achieving a reduction in carbon emissions through its technology and energy sectors, writes Professor John Quiggin. OVER THE...
Pakistan records 1,560 new COVID-19 cases
september 29, 2021by
ISLAMABAD, Sept. 29 (Xinhua) — Pakistan reported 1,560 new COVID-19 cases over the past 24 hours, the National Command and Operation Center (NCOC) said on...
World Bank cuts Thailand’s 2021 GDP growth outlook to 1 pct
september 29, 2021by
BANGKOK, Sept. 29 (Xinhua) — The World Bank has lowered Thailand’s economic growth projection for 2021 to 1 percent from an earlier estimate of 2.2 percent...
Pakistani Muslim woman charged of blasphemy
september 29, 2021by
Lahore [Pakistan], September 29 (ANI): A Pakistani sessions court passed on a verdict of death penalty to a Muslim woman of blasphemy under the charge of Section 295-C...
Did not suffer heart attack, says Inzamam
september 29, 2021by
Lahore [Pakistan], September 29 (ANI): Former Pakistan skipper Inzamam-ul-Haq has clarified that he did not suffer a heart attack and rather went to the doctor just for...
Malaysia reports 11,332 new COVID-19 cases, 240 new deaths
september 29, 2021by
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 29 (Xinhua) — Malaysia reported 11,332 new COVID-19 infections as of midnight Tuesday, bringing the national total to 2,220,526, according to...
With eye on restarting economy, Vietnam eases Covid restrictions
september 29, 2021by
HANOI, Vietnam: Vietnam has announced that it will ease its COVID-19 restrictions and allow businesses to reopen as soon as next week, according to Prime Minister Pham...
Market exchange rates in China — Sept. 29
september 29, 2021by
BEIJING, Sept. 29 (Xinhua) — The following are the central parity rates of the Chinese currency renminbi, or the yuan, against 24 major currencies announced on...
‘Anti-India’ Congress obvious choice for Kanhaiya Kumar
september 29, 2021by
New Delhi [India], September 29 (ANI): BJP spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia on Tuesday said that the ‘anti-India’ Congress was an obvious choice for Kanhaiya Kumar...
Bangladesh becomes first new member of BRICS bank
september 29, 2021by
© Provided by Xinhua SHANGHAI, Sept. 29 (Xinhua) — Bangladesh officially became the first new member country of BRICS New Development Bank (NDB), the bank’s...