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Road starts here — New Zealand to catch the “B&R” train

WELLINGTON, March 28 (Xinhua) — To many in New Zealand, the Oceanian state looks like an isolated outpost with economic powerhouses far, far away in another hemisphere. It’s at the end of a trail that snakes through Southeast Asia before a three-hour flight from Australia lands you in one of its handful of international airports. […]

Iran to face China in 2018 World Cup Asian Qualifiers

TEHRAN, March 28 (Xinhua) — China will meet Iran on Tuesday night with the aim of keeping their hopes alive to qualify for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. Iran, the Group A leaders in the Asian fixture, will move one step closer to the World Cup should they see off China at Tehran’s […]

Shanghai, Beijing listed among top 20 global financial hubs

SHENZHEN, March 28 (Xinhua) — Shanghai and Beijing were included among the top 20 financial hubs in the world by an index tracking 88 financial centers globally. Shanghai and Beijing ranked as the 13th and 16th top financial hubs in the world, according to a Global Financial Centers Index (GFCI) report launched Monday in Shenzhen. […]

First Bangladesh-UK strategic dialogue held in Dhaka

Dhaka, Mar 28 (NsNewsWire) –In the first ever Bangladesh-UK Strategic Dialogue in Dhaka on 28 March, the UK and Bangladesh agreed to build shared prosperity through widening and deepening the existing excellent bilateral relations for the benefit of both countries. During the Dialogue they also celebrated the 45th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations. […]

About 60 British MPs laud Bangladesh’s ongoing development

Dhaka, Mar 28 (NsNewsWire) — Some 60 members of the British Parliament have lauded Bangladesh’s ongoing development efforts under the leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. In an historic event on March 27 in the Palace of Westminster’s Terrace Pavilion on- looking the Thames River, they said Bangladesh has made significant progress and they […]

Bangladesh High Commission in Islamabad hosts reception for Independence Day

Dhaka, Mar 28 (NsNewsWire) — In observance of the 46th Anniversary of Independence and National Day, the Bangladesh High Commission in Islamabad hosted a reception on Monday evening (27 March) at the five-star Serena Hotel. Bangladesh High Commissioner to Pakistan Tarik Ahsan, his wife and officers of the High Commission welcomed the guests at the […]

UN envoy seeks incremental steps from resumed Syria peace talks

GENEVA, March 25 (NsNewsWire) — The UN Syria envoy said Friday that while he didn’t expect a breakthrough in the latest round of Syria peace talks, he would rely on headway made earlier this month to help pave the way towards brokering a political end to the Syrian conflict. “Regarding our objectives, I will try […]

Okinawa governor vows “new battle” against U.S. base relocation plan in Japan

TOKYO, March 25 (Xinhua) — Okinawa Governor Takeshi Onaga vows on Saturday to start a new battle against the U.S. Futenma base relocation plan pushed forward by the central government and the United States. “From this day, Okinawa’s new battle begins. I will definitely not allow the construction of Henoko base,” Onaga told a rally […]

Candlelit rally held in South Korea to demand truth behind Sewol ferry disaster

SEOUL, March 25 (Xinhua) — A candlelight rally was held once again in South Korea on Saturday night to demand truth behind the country’s worst maritime disaster that claimed over 300 lives three years ago. The 6,825-ton passenger ferry Sewol capsized and sank in waters off Jindo Island on April 16, 2014. After having lain […]