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Viet Nam, MERCOSUR to soon launch PTA negotiations

Hanoi, Vietnam, Dec. 23 -- Viet Nam and the Southern Common Market (MERCOSUR) will officially launch negotiations for a preferential trade agreement (PTA) in the near future Vieira made the announcem... Read More


Police release FIJ journalist Sodeeq Atanda who was lured

Nigeria, Dec. 23 -- The Nigeria Police Force on Monday night released Sodeeq Atanda, a senior investigative reporter with the Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ), hours after officers attach... Read More


Viet Nam welcomes ceasefire proposals between Cambodia, Thailand

Hanoi, Vietnam, Dec. 23 -- Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Dang Hoang Giang attends the Special ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting on the current situation between Cambodia and Thailand, Kuala Lumpur... Read More


Cabinet nod to establish consultancy boards to strengthen and promote local production industries

Sri Lanka, Dec. 23 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to the proposal to establish Consultancy Committees for several industry sectors with the objective of minimizing policy issues in i... Read More


Media Group Urges Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif to Protect Afghan Journalists Facing Arrest and Deportation

Afghanistan, Dec. 23 -- A media advocacy group has urged Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to intervene and protect Afghan journalists facing arrest, harassment, and forced deportation. The ex... Read More


15th Party Central Committee approves personnel plan for 14th National Party Congress

Hanoi, Vietnam, Dec. 23 -- The Central Committee unanimously approved the personnel plan, which will be submitted to the 14th National Party Congress scheduled to take place in Ha Noi from January 19-... Read More


Chris Okafor: Doris Ogala celebrates release from police custody

Nigeria, Dec. 23 -- Nollywood actress Doris Ogala has celebrated her release from police custody, after a two-day detention for allegedly posting private photos of Lagos pastor, Chris Okafor, who is t... Read More


Indonesia, FAO push youth role in farming for food security

Jakarta, Dec. 23 -- Indonesia's Ministry of Youth and Sports Affairs and the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) are urging greater youth involvement in agriculture, fisheries, and ... Read More


Piyush Goyal Highlights Rising Role Of Public Sector Banks In MSME Financing

New Delhi, Dec. 23 -- Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday said it was encouraging to see public sector banks (PSBs) competing on an equal footing with private and foreign banks, high... Read More


India-New Zealand FTA To Support Textile Export Diversification & Growth: CITI

New Delhi, Dec. 23 -- The Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) has welcomed the conclusion of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations between India and New Zealand, stating that the pac... Read More