Singapore's economy continued to contract in the fourth quarter, but at a slower pace than the previous quarter, as industries such as ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Budget 2021: Follow ST’s live coverage on DPM Heng’s speech on Feb 16
SINGAPORE - This year's Budget, which will be unveiled by Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat on Tuesday (Feb 16), comes as Singapore has spent about a year tackling the Covid-19 ... ( read original story ...)
ADB Appoints New Country Director for Tajikistan
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has appointed Shanny Campbell as its new Country Director for Tajikistan. She assumes office today. Ms. Campbell will lead ADB’s operations in Tajikistan and ... ( read original story ...)
UAE’s Hope probe sends back first image of the Red Planet after entering the orbit
The UAE's "Hope" probe sent back its first image of Mars, the national space agency said Sunday, days after the spacecraft successfully entered the Red Planet's orbit. The picture "captured the ... ( read original story ...)
SUEZ Group provides new digital technologies for Azerbaijan’s energy sector
Value of foreign investments in Iran's Razavi Khorasan Province climbs Business 142:07 Certain loans issued to enterprises in Iran's Khuzestan Province Finance 142:06 One of central streets of Azerbai ... ( read original story ...)
SDF militants ‘hand over’ to Iraq 100 suspected Daesh terrorists captured in Syria
A group of Kurdish forces in northern Syria has handed over 100 captured terrorists from Daesh to Iraqi security officials this week, a source says. A senior Iraqi security source said on Sunday that ... ( read original story ...)
Kazakhstan approves Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine for use – govt
Kazakhstan has approved Russia's Sputnik V vaccine for use against the coronavirus, the Central Asian nation's government said on Monday. ALMATY, Feb 15 (Reuters) - Kazakhstan has approved Russia's ... ( read original story ...)
Thai returnee tests positive for South Africa Covid-19 variant
A Thai national in quarantine after returning from Tanzania is infected with the South Africa strain of Covid-19. ( read original story ...)
EMERGING MARKETS-Singapore, Thai stocks rise as Q4 economic hit less than feared
Singapore and Thai share markets began a data-heavy week on a firm footing on Monday after the two Southeast Asian economies contracted less than expected in the final quarter of 2020. Feb 15 (Reuters ... ( read original story ...)
Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan discuss building of high-speed railway between countries
President Aliyev raises Azerbaijani flag in liberated Lachin (VIDEO) Politics 00:08 Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva visit Lachin (VIDEO) Politics 00:07 First VP ... ( read original story ...)