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Reference exchange rate goes down further on December 2

Hanoi, Dec. 2 -- The State Bank of Vietnam set the daily reference exchange rate at 25,153 VND/USD on December 2, down 3 VND from the previous day. With the current trading band of +/- 5%, the ceiling... Read More


'More than 50 percent of global tuna comes from our waters - Manila must deliver on Albacore': WCPFC Chair Tamate

Fiji, Dec. 2 -- The Chair of the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission(WCPFC), Dr Josie Tamate, says the world's largest tuna fishery cannot afford hesitation this week, warning that the Co... Read More


Kerala's women's helpline 'Mitra 181' records 5.66 lakh calls since 2017

Thiruvananthapuram, Dec. 2 -- Kerala's 'Mitra 181' helpline has emerged as a frontline defence for women and children in crisis, handling more than 5.6 lakh calls and providing crucial support round-t... Read More


Toluca confident ahead of semifinal against Monterrey

Mexico City, Dec. 2 -- Toluca defender Jesus Gallardo said his team is fully prepared to intensify its pursuit of a second straight Liga MX title as it heads into a high-stakes semifinal showdown with... Read More


PM arrives in Vientiane for high-level Party meeting, Vietnam-Laos Intergovernmental Committee's 48th meeting

Vientiane, Dec. 2 -- Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh arrived in Vientiane on December 2 morning, beginning his working trip to Laos to attend a high-level meeting between the Communist Party of Vietnam... Read More


Bangladesh Bank to issue new Tk 500 banknote on Thursday

, Dec. 2 -- Bangladesh Bank (BB) is set to issue a new Tk 500 banknote from its 'Historical and Archaeological Architecture of Bangladesh' series on Thursday. The new note, bearing the signature of G... Read More


2 women held while allegedly stealing newborn at DMCH

Bangladesh, Dec. 2 -- Ansar members detained two women on charge of attempting to steal a newborn boy from Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) on Tuesday evening. Detainees Nahar, 47, and her siste... Read More


Albacore fishery losing stability as Tuna Commission stalls on harvest rules: SPC

Fiji, Dec. 2 -- New analysis from the Pacific Community (SPC) shows the South Pacific albacore fishery is under growing pressure, with industry performance weakening and fishing effort rising, highlig... Read More


Rab arrests two suspects in connection with CNG driver killing in Jurain

, Dec. 2 -- Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) arrested two suspects on Tuesday in connection with the killing of CNG auto-rickshaw driver Pappu Sheikh, who was shot dead in a reported planned attack in the... Read More


Korea pushes for monitored at-sea transshipment, warns against blanket bans at WCPFC22

Fiji, Dec. 2 -- The Republic of Korea has called on the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC22) to treat at-sea transshipment as a legitimate practice under strict oversight, warnin... Read More