Russia warns UK over weapons supplies to Ukraine
THE Russian Foreign Ministry said on Friday that it had summoned UK Charge d’Affaires in Moscow Danae Dholakia. “On 18 September, UK Charge d’Affaires in Russia Danae Dholakia was summoned…
France PM vows to reduce deficit but denies austerity
FRANCE’S prime minister promised Thursday that the government will reduce the country’s deficit next year by cutting public spending by 54 billion euros ($62 billion) in 2027. B u t…
Kazakhstan’s oil reserves sufficient for 55 years: energy ministry
KAZAKHSTAN’S proven oil reserves are sufficient for about 55 years at the current production rate, the Kazinform news agency reported Thursday, citing the country’s Energy Ministry. The estimate is based…
China-ASEAN expo to highlight FTA 3.0 opportunities
The 23rd China-ASEAN Expo will spotlight new business opportunities under the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area (CAFTA) 3.0 framework, with more than 3,400 companies from over 70 countries and regions set…
Nepal plans passportfree travel system for foreigners
NEPAL is preparing to introduce a system under which foreign nationals could travel across Nepal without carrying their passports. “We sent a proposal to the Ministry of Home Affairs on…
Putin congratulates Indian Prime Minister Modi on his birthday
Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his birthday, the Kremlin said on Thursday. “You are rightly enjoying a deep respect from your compatriots and great…
China, US maintain close communication on tariff reduction arrangement: ministry
The Chinese and US economic and trade teams are maintaining close communication on issues including tariff reductions, China’s Ministry of Commerce said Thursday. Ministry spokesperson He Yadong made the remarks…
China opens major river-to-sea canal, creating trade shortcut to South-East Asia
China opened the Pinglu Canal on Wednesday, giving its landlocked southwest a shortcut to the coast and overseas markets, particularly those in the Association of South-East Asian Nations (ASEAN), the…
Saudi says Houthis target Mecca, warns of ‘red line’
THE Saudi-led coalition battling Yemen’s Houthis accused them on Wednesday of targeting Islam’s holy city Mecca, sparking outrage across the Muslim world. The Houthis swiftly rejected as a “lie” Riyadh’s…
New Zealand parliament passes bill for free trade deal with India
NEW Zealand’s parliament passed legislation giving effect to the country’s free trade agreement (FTA) with India by a 93-29 vote on Wednesday. Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay said in…