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FDI pledges to Nepal inch up 5 percent amid policy tweaks

Kathmandu, July 26 -- Foreign direct investment (FDI) commitments to Nepal grew by a modest 5 percent in the last fiscal year that ended in mid-July. Experts attribute this slow pace to legal and proc... Read More


Promote QRIS digital payment among Malaysia, Singapore tourists

Batam, Riau Islands, July 26 -- The campaign to increase adoption of the Quick Response Code Indonesian Standard (QRIS) for cross-border transactions should begin focusing on younger demographics more... Read More


Visa fees waived for 40 additional countries

Sri Lanka, July 26 -- Foreign and Tourism Minister Vijitha Herath yesterday said the Government has decided to waive visa fees for 40 additional countries to boost tourism. Speaking at the inauguratio... Read More


Fashion, food festivals boost creative economy: minister

Jakarta, July 26 -- Minister of Creative Economy, Teuku Riefky Harsya, has expressed his appreciation of fashion and culinary festivals, saying they can support the development of the creative economy... Read More


Yunus regimes hidden pogrom in Bangladesh: Gopalganj district turns into a killing field of Hindus under Islamist rule

Bangladesh, July 26 -- Following the July 16 Gopalganj Massacre – where innocent Hindus and local civilians were brutally killed by the Bangladesh Army – photos of the carnage quickly went... Read More


Investor-friendly tourism push in Madhya Pradesh, says CM Yadav

Bhopal, July 26 -- Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Saturday inaugurated the two-day Regional Tourism Conclave in Rewa, marking a significant step in the state's drive to position itself a... Read More


Assam's theatre workshop empowers children in drama, mime and folk art

Guwahati, July 26 -- A summer theatre workshop, organized by the Department of Cultural Affairs, Government of Assam, concluded on Friday evening at the newly built Dumduma Natya Mandir. The event was... Read More


OKOBI: Enhancing shared prosperity in the South-South, By Angonimi David-Imeh

Nigeria, July 26 -- Take a stroll through the lively streets of Uyo, peek into the crowded markets of Benin City, or watch the busy ports of Port Harcourt, and you'll quickly see that the South-South ... Read More


Protest over fare, policy issues: App-based cab drivers resort to cancelling rides, urge passengers to ply off-line

India, July 26 -- Passengers relying on app-based cab services like Uber and Ola may soon face longer wait times, cancelled bookings, and a sharp dip in cab availability as drivers step up their prote... Read More


Lagos launches statewide youth storytelling challenge with Plotweaver

Nigeria, July 26 -- To nurture the next generation of creative talent, the Lagos State Film and Video Censors Board (LSFVCB) has partnered with storytelling tech platform Plotweaver to launch the Lago... Read More