Ongwediva: The Ongwediva Town Council has committed N.dollars 800,000 to the installation of a high mast light aimed at enhancing the safety and visibility in the areas of Onawa and Okandjengedi. Town council spokesperson Ottilie Shingenge confirmed i…
Tokyo: Tokyo stocks fell on Monday, following the significant downturn in U.S. tech stocks late last week as uncertainty surrounding U.S. trade policies weighed. The benchmark Nikkei stock index, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average, declined 422.06 poi…
Shanghai: Chinese stocks closed lower on Monday, with the benchmark Shanghai Composite Index down 0.21 percent to 3,323.85 points. The Shenzhen Component Index saw a more significant decline, closing 1.91 percent lower at 10,544.02 points.
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Beijing: China’s top legislator Zhao Leji is scheduled to embark on official goodwill visits to Portugal, Spain, and Greece from November 21 to 30. Zhao, who serves as the chairman of the National People’s Congress Standing Committee, will undertake t…
Dakar: Senegal’s ruling PASTEF party, under the leadership of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, has taken a commanding lead in the November 17 legislative elections, according to preliminary tallies. The results, which were released on Sunday evening by p…
Dalian: Iron ore futures closed higher on Monday in daytime trading at the Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE). The most active iron ore contract for January 2025 delivery saw an increase, gaining 14 yuan (approximately 1.95 U.S. dollars) to close at 761 …
SHENZHEN: The ChiNext Index, a benchmark for China’s growth enterprises similar to the Nasdaq, saw a decline of 2.35 percent, closing at 2,190.95 points on Monday. This downward movement reflects the fluctuations within the market and highlights the p…
Manila: Vietnam’s tra fish export could achieve the target of 2 billion U.S. dollars in 2024, driven by improvements in the industry. As reported by Vietnam News Agency, experts noted that as of October, Vietnam has exported tra fish worth 1.56 billio…
Manila: Hong Kong’s stock market ended higher Monday with the benchmark Hang Seng Index up 0.77 percent to close at 19,576.61 points. The rise in the index reflects a positive trend in the city’s financial markets, signaling investor confidence and a …
ISLAMABAD: Artists in vibrant attire played rhythmic beats on traditional instruments at an annual folk festival, sparking spontaneous dance among attendees. The age-old melodies narrated stories that have been passed down through generations, creatin…
Manila: Singapore’s public sector emitted 3.6 million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent for the fiscal year (FY) 2023, marking a 0.2-percent decrease from FY2022, according to an official report issued Monday. The “Greengovsg Report” released by the…
Beijing: China has made significant strides in its aerospace technology, unveiling a concept for a fully reusable heavy rocket at the 15th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition. The event showcased various recovery methods for the rock…
Gaya: Two civilians were killed and two others wounded in a suspected terrorist attack Friday on a position of the Nigerien Defense and Security Forces, at the entrance of the town of Gaya in western Niger, the army said Sunday. The civilians were doi…
Manila: At least eight people have died as super typhoon Man-yi hit the Philippines over the weekend, triggering flooding and landslides along its path, provincial officials said Monday. The Nueva Vizcaya Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Managem…
Windhoek: A fatal road accident and a housebreaking incident were among the cases reported in Windhoek this weekend, according to a weekend crime report issued by the Namibian Police. Confirming the incidents to Nampa on Sunday, NamPol spokesperson Ka…
