Sri Lanka’s smuggling of ulundu (vigna mungu) triggered by import controls and high taxes apparently initiated in a nationalist autarky drive came under fire from an opposition legislator representing …
Nepal villagers step up efforts to save cancer-treating yew trees, but challenges remain
Taxol in yew trees is used in cancer treatment, and has prompted ‘haphazard exploitation’ of the species by pharmaceutical firms.
Illegal meetings held outside Afghanistan aim to weaken IEA: Stanikzai
Sher Mohammad Abbas Stanakzai, political deputy minister of foreign affairs, has said that illegal meetings are held outside Afghanistan with the aim of weakening the country and the government.
Philippines hit by second earthquake in 24 hours after 7.6 tremor killed at least one
One villager died in the first earthquake, and several more were injured, as the rumbles rocked huge swathes of the Philippines. The tremors were so strong that houses swayed and many feared their hom …
At least nine dead after militants open fire on bus in northern Pakistan
At least nine people were killed and more than 20 injured after militants opened fire on a bus in northern Pakistan. The attack happened on the Karakoram Highway in northern Gilgit Baltistan region on …
Swire Properties expects sales boost for Indonesia Savyavasa project as Jakarta eases foreign buying requirements
Swire Properties is ramping up marketing and promotion for its joint venture luxury property project in Indonesia following Jakarta’s move to ease property purchase requirements for foreign investors …
QIIB announces ‘best finance offer’ in celebration of Qatar National Day
QIIB announced the launch of the best finance offer to celebrate Qatar National Day, which includes various types of financing such as …
Unwavering commitment to tourism in Sri Lanka
Originally launched in 2014 as Sun Aqua Pasikudah, the property underwent a rebranding in 2020, becoming part of the Sun Siyam Resorts collection and adopting the name Sun Siyam Pasikudah.With Sri …
Gamuda Land makes history at The Edge Malaysia Top Property Developers Awards 2023
Gamuda Bhd’s property division (Gamuda Land) made history at The Edge Malaysia Top Property Developers Awards (TPDA) 2023 by clinching the number one spot for the first time, as it also took home the …
IEA taken ‘necessary steps to prove honesty’ towards neighbors: Haqqani
Acting Minister of Interior Sirajuddin Haqqani said in a meeting with the UN special envoy for Afghanistan that the Islamic Emirate has taken the necessary steps to prove its honesty towards …