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Indonesia secures US$4.96 bln investment commitments under TCTP scheme

Indonesia has secured Rp88.1 trillion (US$4.96 billion) in investment commitments from Chinese companies under the Two ...

Cardinal Zuppi reports preparations for visit to Moscow in late September

The Pope’s special envoy for Ukraine specified that the agenda is yet to be determined

Jakarta eyes seawater desalination as drought threat grows

Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung said the Jakarta Regional House of Representatives (DPRD) proposal to desalinate ...

8 remain missing after 4 MV June Aster passengers confirmed not onboard

MANILA – Only eight people remain missing from the MV June Aster after the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) confirmed that four passengers listed in the vessel’s ticket manifest did not board, bringing the number of confirmed persons onboard…

Oyo fish farmers to drive urban aquaculture

Oyo State’s fish farmers association is set to mark its 20th anniversary with a three-day programme focused on urban aquaculture and food security. Read More: https://punchng.com/oyo-fish-farmers-to-drive-urban-aquaculture/

‘Of birthdays and same-to-yous…’: PM Modi shares video on Insta from SEMICON India

Minister urges educational institutions to expand access to learning

Minister of Primary and Secondary Education Abdul Mu’ti has called on formal, informal, and non-formal ...

Ukraine plans record defence spending in 2027

"All possible internal resources of the state are being channelled towards ensuring Ukraine can effectively resist the aggressor," said Ukraine's Finance Minister Sergiy Marchenko.

JAMB explains ‘not admitted’, ‘admission in progress’ statuses

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board explains the meaning of ‘Not Admitted’ and ‘Admission in Progress’ statuses on the CAPS portal for candidates. Read More…

Two Britons among three killed in plane crash at popular resort

Two Britons are among three people killed after a light aircraft crashed in a popular resort in the Swiss Alps.

Smog scuppers Japan force helping fight Indonesia wildfires

Indonesia has been battling wildfires for weeks in parts of Borneo and Sumatra, which have blanketed parts of the country in toxic haze.

Debt ratio seen rising to 70.7% by 2027 in severe conditions

MANILA, Philippines — Philippine debt could climb to as much as 70.7 percent of gross domestic product by 2027 under a severe downside economic scenario, according to a sensitivity test that flagged the government’s growth assumptions as…