March 13, 2025

Laos Aims to Strengthen Rural Development and Combat Poverty

Vientiane: Lao officials gathered to review and discuss the progress of major development projects focused on infrastructure development and boosting agricultural production in the rural areas of northern Laos, with the aim of gradually alleviating po…

Chinese Shares Decline with Technology Stocks Leading Losses

Shanghai: Chinese stocks closed lower on Thursday, with the benchmark Shanghai Composite Index down 0.39 percent to 3,358.73 points. The Shenzhen Component Index also ended the day 0.99 percent lower at 10,736.19 points.

According to Namibia Press A…

Crackdown on Illegal Water Connections

Nairobi: Bungoma Water and Sewerage Company (BWASCO) has launched a crackdown on all illegal water connections in Bungoma town and its environs. The company’s managing director, Mr. Mathews Wakhungu, accused some residents of installing illegal connec…

Shift to Vital Statistics as Primary Data Source Government Urged

Nairobi: The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) Director General (DG) Macdonald Obudho has underscored the need for accurate and timely data to support the country’s development agenda.

According to Kenya News Agency, population data are no…

Brent Oil Price Opens at USD70.96 in International Market

Luanda: The price of Brent crude, which serves as a benchmark for Angola’s oil exports, opened at USD70.96 on March 13 in the international market. This marks a slight increase of USD0.28 compared to its previous opening.

According to Angola Press N…