Murang’a: Murang’a Woman Representative, Betty Maina, has sponsored the construction of ablution blocks in three primary schools in Maragua to enhance sanitation for the school children. Speaking at Matanya primary school, the MP underscored the impor…
Beijing: Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra in Beijing on Thursday. Xi emphasized the significance of this year marking the 50th anniversary of China-Thailand diplomatic relations, dubbed the “Golden Jubil…
Jakarta: Indonesia is set to reduce this year’s budget allocation for infrastructure by more than half, a move that will significantly impact ongoing large-scale infrastructure projects across the country, according to Minister of Public Works Dody Ha…
Dalian: Iron ore futures closed higher on Thursday in daytime trading at the Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE). The most active iron ore contract for May 2025 delivery gained 11.5 yuan (about 1.6 U.S. dollars) to close at 817.5 yuan per tonne.
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Harbin: Speed skater Ning Zhongyan, one of the flagbearers for China’s delegation at the 2025 Harbin Asian Winter Games, expressed his aspiration to secure a gold medal on home ice in Heilongjiang Province. “I feel very honored and proud to be the fla…
Tokyo: The number of corporate bankruptcies in Tokyo surged in January due to high costs and labor shortages, data from Japanese credit research company Tokyo Shoko Research showed. The number of corporate bankruptcies, involving liabilities of at lea…
Nairobi: In response to recent concerns about the quality of petroleum fuels available in the country, the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) and the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) have assured consumers and the general public of their…
Harbin: Vietnam saw a trade surplus of 3.03 billion U.S. dollars in the first month of this year, according to the country’s General Statistics Office. The office reported that in January, the total import-export turnover of goods reached 63.15 billio…
Nairobi: The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) on Wednesday reduced its benchmark lending rate to 10.75 percent from 11.25 percent, aiming to boost economic growth.
According to Namibia Press Agency, the performance of Kenya’s economy slowed in the third …
Kiambu: Residents of Kiambu County have expressed their happiness and relief as a major bridge connecting Mariquita-Gituamba villages nears completion.
According to Kenya News Agency, the project, which is being implemented by Kiambu county governme…