The Archdiocese of Seoul in South Korea has reached “ the era of 1,000 priests ” upon ordaining 26 new priests for the local Church on Feb. 7. Archbishop Peter Chung Soon-taick, who presided over the ceremony, called on the new priests to carry out their ministry “with true love and constant joy.”
Thailand bans exports of 11 products to Myanmar, including fuel, citing fraud
YANGON – “The Thai government has banned the export of eleven products from Thailand to Myanmar, in addition to fuel, citing fraud and misrepresentation.
Thailand economy likely grew at its fastest pace in over two years in Q4
Thailand's economy likely grew at its fastest pace in over two years last quarter, driven by a surge in foreign tourists and strong exports that helped offset sluggish domestic demand, a Reuters poll ...
Vietnam says it is ready to engage with US to avoid new tariffs
Vietnam is ready to engage with the United States to discuss the new tariffs on steel imposed by Washington and to avoid risks of additional duties, a spokesperson for its foreign ministry said on ...
Philippines held rates steady to hedge against uncertainty, cenbank governor says in CNBC interview
The Philippine central bank's decision to keep its key policy rate steady was its way of hedging against global uncertainties, its governor said on Friday.
U.S. and India aim to more than double bilateral trade to $500 billion in five years, Prime Minister Modi says
The U.S. and India will work towards more than doubling the bilateral trade to $500 billion by 2030, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said at a joint press conference with U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday.
UK fosters collaboration for climate drive in Laos
The British Embassy in Laos convened partners to share information and collaborate at a Climate, Energy, Nature and Environment Event, with a view to creating a liveable planet for all, now and in the ...
Azerbaijan boosts forex reserves 3.6% in 2024
"As of January 1, 2025, forex reserves, including those of the State Petroleum Fund and Central Bank, were estimated at $71 billion, which is $2.5 billion or 3.6% more than at the end of 2023," the ...
Exclusive: Syria’s new leaders zero in on Assad’s business barons
Syria's new rulers are combing through the billion-dollar corporate empires of ousted president Bashar al-Assad's allies, and have held talks with some of these tycoons, in what they say is a campaign ...
Exclusive: Syria’s new leaders zero in on Assad’s business barons
Syria's new rulers are combing through the billion-dollar corporate empires of ousted president Bashar al-Assad's allies, and have held talks with some of these tycoons, in what they say is a campaign ...