IMF projects Nepal's economic growth at 4.4pc The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected Nepal’s real GDP to grow by 4.4 per cent in fiscal year 2022-23, supported by the ongoing recovery of tourism, strong agriculture sector performance and resilient remittances. Business 10 May, 2023
Beijing threatens response to 'unacceptable' virus measures Beijing threatens response to 'unacceptable' virus measures World 03 Jan, 2023
Shanghai tightens security after anti-lockdown protests across China Shanghai authorities put up barriers on Monday around a city centre area where hundreds of people protested over the weekend against heavy COVID-19 measures, one of several demonstrations that have flared across the country. World 28 Nov, 2022
China COVID numbers rise, as cities cut back on testing China's COVID cases rose further on Tuesday, including in the capital Beijing, even as many cities scaled back routine testing after authorities announced measures last week aimed at easing the impact of the country's heavy coronavirus curbs. World 15 Nov, 2022
Muslims mark Eid al-Fitr holiday with joy, worry For the Islamic holiday of Eid al-Fitr, the smell of freshly baked orange biscuits and powdered sugar-dusted cookies typically fills the air in Mona Abubakr's home. But due to higher prices, the Egyptian housewife this year made smaller quantities of the sweet treats, some of which she gives as gifts to relatives and neighbors. World 02 May, 2022
French go to the polls in 1st round of presidential election French go to the polls in 1st round of presidential election World 10 Apr, 2022
Shanghai expands COVID lockdown as new daily caseload surges by a third Authorities began locking down some western areas of Shanghai two days ahead of schedule, as new COVID-19 cases in China's most populous city jumped by a third despite stringent measures already in place to try to stop the virus spreading. World 30 Mar, 2022
Shanghai expands COVID lockdown as new daily caseload surges by a third Authorities began locking down some western areas of Shanghai two days ahead of schedule, as new COVID-19 cases in China's most populous city jumped by a third despite stringent measures already in place to try to stop the virus spreading. World 30 Mar, 2022
North Korea seeks to produce material for nukes: UN experts North Korea has continued to develop its nuclear and ballistic missile programs including its capability to produce nuclear fissile materials in violation of U.N. Security Council resolutions, U.N. experts said in a new report. World 06 Feb, 2022
China urges local govts to minimize impact from COVID-19 curbs over Lunar New Year China's state planner on Sunday urged local governments to minimise the impact from COVID-19 restrictions over the upcoming Lunar New Year holiday to help a rebound in consumption, as rising cases of the Omicron variant threaten economic growth. World 16 Jan, 2022
China orders COVID-19 tests for travel with some border cities China has ordered some border cities to beef up vigilance against COVID-19 with measures such as mandatory testing for travellers, in its effort to prevent clusters caused by viruses arriving from abroad. World 11 Dec, 2021
Parts of northeast China on heightened alert as COVID-19 returns A few border cities in northeastern China started to tighten COVID-19 measures, restricting travel and limiting gatherings in public spaces, and some declared a "pre-war" mode of vigilance and monitoring, as China combats an outbreak hitting mainly the north. World 28 Oct, 2021
