November 21, 2025

ChiNext Index Closes Lower as Growth Stocks Decline

Shenzhen: The ChiNext Index, which tracks China’s Nasdaq-style board of growth enterprises, experienced a decline of 4.02 percent, closing at 2,920.08 points on Friday.

According to Namibia Press Agency, the ChiNext Index, along with the Shenzhen Co…

Laos Prepares to Celebrate 50th Anniversary of Founding

Vientiane: Laos is preparing to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic on Dec. 2, with major parade rehearsals, enhanced security efforts, flag decorations in key areas, and citywide beautification now…

DNA Reveals Ancient Shipwreck in East China Stored Yam

Wenzhou: New DNA analysis of soil sediments from a Song Dynasty (960-1279) shipwreck unearthed along the shore of Wenzhou City in east China’s Zhejiang Province has revealed that yams were once stored in the vessel’s cabin. With the scientific name Di…

Sh500 Million Boost for Githunguri Dairy Cooperative from KDC

Nairobi: In a bid to increase access to long-term credit for investors and capital-intensive projects, Kenya Development Corporation (KDC) has allocated Sh500 million to Githunguri Dairy Cooperative Society (GDC). This significant financial injection …

Kenya and UK Celebrate Decades-Long Education Partnership

Nairobi: Kenya and the United Kingdom (UK) have reaffirmed their long-standing education partnership, celebrating decades of collaboration that have continued to shape Kenya’s socio-economic progress. The affirmation was made at an event hosted by the…

Burkina Faso: Mobile Brigade Announces Sale of Seized Shea Nuts

Ouagadougou: The Mobile Brigade for Economic Control and Fraud Repression (BMCRF) announced on Friday in Ouagadougou the upcoming organization of the sale of more than 1,800 tons of shea kernels seized during operations to combat attempts at fraudulen…