Tokyo: Japan “tankan” survey shows manufacturers upbeat on outlook Business sentiment among Japanese manufacturers has risen…
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Zimbabwe’s vaccine mandates squeeze some of world’s poorest
For months, Acholo Jani was told to get a COVID-19 vaccination because it might save his…
China vows to keep Taiwan out of Pacific Rim trade group
Beijing said Wednesday it will block Taiwan’s application to join a Pacific Rim trade initiative, citing…
France’s Sarkozy faces jail term in campaign financing case
Paris: Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy is facing a potential prison term in a verdict to…
Australian state’s 50 per cent jump in COVID-19 blamed on sport fans
Canberra: Australia’s Victoria state on Thursday reported a jump of more than 50 per cent in…
World Bank leader arrives in Sudan, 1st visit in 50 years
Cairo: The head of the World Bank has arrived in Sudan, from where he will give…
NKorea’s Kim seeks better ties with South, but slams US
Seoul: North Korea leader Kim Jong Un expressed his willingness to restore stalled communication lines with…
Vietnam to end virus lockdown in largest city after 3 months
Vung Tau: Vietnam will lift the lockdown in its largest city on Friday, ending nearly three…
Two Europes: Low vaccine rates in east overwhelm ICUs
In a packed intensive care unit for coronavirus patients in Romania’s capital, Bucharest, 55-year-old Adrian Pica…
Japan ex-diplomat Kishida wins party vote, to become new PM
Tokyo: Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and…