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World Bank to Help Armenia Attract Investment and Boost Competitiveness

Armenia, March 31 -- The World Bank's Board of Executive Directors approved the $200 million (EUR 170.3 million) Economic Transformation Development Policy Operation to support Armenia's transition to... Read More


Signing of Japanese ODA Loan Agreement with Viet Nam: Contributing to strengthening Japan-Viet Nam partnership by cooperating for Viet Nams' transition to Carbon Neutrality

Vietnam, March 31 -- On March 30, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a loan agreement with the Government of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam in the capital city Hanoi, to prov... Read More


Middle East conflict: Banana prices crash in Jalgaon, farmers forced into distress sale

India, March 31 -- The ongoing Middle East conflict has triggered a steep drop in wholesale banana prices in north Maharashtra's Jalgaon district, forcing farmers into distress sales as returns dip be... Read More


India offers great potential for the application of amino acids in dairy production

India, March 31 -- Rooted in a 100-plus-year legacy of transforming how the world experiences taste and nutrition, Ajinomoto Co Inc began with a simple yet powerful idea-making food more delicious to ... Read More


"Only proposing a venue, not mediating talks": Former R&AW Chief Vikram Sood on Pakistan as the mediator of US-Iran peace talks

New Delhi, March 31 -- Former Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW) chief Vikram Sood downplayed reports of Pakistan as a mediator in potential Iran peace talks, suggesting its role is limited to offering... Read More


G7 ready to take all necessary measures to stabilise energy markets amid Iran conflict disruptions

Tokyo, March 31 -- The Group of Seven (G7) on Monday declared its readiness to take "all necessary measures" to stabilise global energy markets amidst the ongoing war in Iran, the Kyodo News reported.... Read More


"Unfortunate for India," Ex R&AW Chief hints at probable inflation if West Asia situation escalates

New Delhi, March 31 -- Former R&AW Chief Vikram Sood, said that India and Israel are allies; but the attack on Iran and killing of its Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei was unfortunate. Sood, in an i... Read More


Secretary-General of ASEAN Receives Chairman of the ASEAN Bankers Association

Jakarta, March 31 -- Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today received the Chairman of the ASEAN Bankers Association (ABA) and Chairman of the Association of Banks in Singapore, Mr. Tan Te... Read More


Bangladesh: 87,700 litres of illegally hoarded fuel recovered in nationwide crackdown, official says

Dhaka, March 31 -- As tensions escalate in West Asia and the Gulf region--impacting energy supplies globally, Dhaka Tribune reported on Tuesday, citing officials, that district administrations across ... Read More


ASEAN and UK Mark Fifth Anniversary of Dialogue Partnership

Jakarta, March 31 -- WILTON PARK, 31 March 2026 - Senior Officials from ASEAN and the United Kingdom reaffirmed their commitment to advancing the ASEAN-UK Dialogue Partnership at the 5 th ASEAN-UK ... Read More