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Buddhist Bhutan to build 'mindfulness city' to woo investment, create jobs

Buddhist Bhutan to build 'mindfulness city' to woo investment, create jobs

Authorities expect about 150,000 people to live there in the first 7-10 years and more than one million when it is complete.
Tue Nov 12 2024
Bhutan cuts daily tourist fee by half to lure more visitors

Bhutan cuts daily tourist fee by half to lure more visitors

The new rate of US$100 per night would come into effect from September and last for four years, the government said in a statement late on Friday (Aug 25).
Sun Aug 27 2023
Pan Gon heaps praises on Harimau Malaya after 10-0 thumping of Papua New Guinea

Pan Gon heaps praises on Harimau Malaya after 10-0 thumping of Papua New Guinea

Harimau Malaya clinched their fourth consecutive friendly victory since last March and record their biggest win since beating Bhutan.
Wed Jun 21 2023
Malaysia wins 2022 Malaysia Quadrangular T20I Series

Malaysia wins 2022 Malaysia Quadrangular T20I Series

The national cricket team emerged as champions in the 2022 Malaysia Quadrangular T20I Series after beating Bhutan in the final today.
Mon Jul 11 2022
A yak at the Oscars: First nomination for Bhutanese film

A yak at the Oscars: First nomination for Bhutanese film

Many Bhutanese are hearing about the Oscars for the first time as a result of the movie.
Sun Mar 06 2022
World's smallest hog released into wild in India by conservationists

World's smallest hog released into wild in India by conservationists

The programme looks after around 70 captive hogs and is breeding more to be released.
Mon Jun 28 2021
India to give homegrown vaccine in seven more states this week

India to give homegrown vaccine in seven more states this week

India is also exporting doses to Brazil and Morocco, and free shipments to the Maldives, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Nepal.
Sun Jan 24 2021
India's vaccine diplomacy in south Asia pushes back against China

India's vaccine diplomacy in south Asia pushes back against China

Free shipments of AstraZeneca's vaccine manufactured by the Serum Institute of India have begun arriving in the Maldives, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Nepal.
Thu Jan 21 2021
India, 'pharmacy of the world', starts COVID vaccine exports

India, 'pharmacy of the world', starts COVID vaccine exports

Many low and middle-income countries are relying on India, for supplies to start COVID-19 immunisation programmes.
Wed Jan 20 2021
Poor countries seen missing out as rich nations hoard COVID-19 vaccines

Poor countries seen missing out as rich nations hoard COVID-19 vaccines

Rich nations home to 14 pct of the global population had bought 53 pct of the total stock of the most-promising vaccines as of last month.
Wed Dec 09 2020
Newly discovered primate in Myanmar 'already facing extinction'

Newly discovered primate in Myanmar 'already facing extinction'

The Popa langur is named after an extinct volcano in Myanmar which is home to around 100 of the primates.
Thu Nov 12 2020
Britain's William and Kate to visit Taj Mahal on India tour

Britain's William and Kate to visit Taj Mahal on India tour

Britain's Prince William and wife Kate will visit the Taj Mahal, where his mother princess Diana posed for one of her most famous photographs, when they go to India in April, royal officials said.
Fri Feb 26 2016
Joy as rock-bottom Bhutan pull off World Cup shock

Joy as rock-bottom Bhutan pull off World Cup shock

Cheering fans poured onto the streets of Thimphu on Tuesday as Bhutan, the world's lowest-ranked football team, pulled off a major shock to reach the second round of World Cup qualifiers.
Tue Mar 17 2015
Bhutan now at tech vanguard: PM

Bhutan now at tech vanguard: PM

The tiny kingdom that only started embracing television in 1999, partners with Nissan on electric cars in attempt to become a zero-emissions pioneer
Sat Feb 22 2014
Bhutan banks on 'white gold' hydropower

Bhutan banks on 'white gold' hydropower

Home to meditating monks and Himalayan nomads, the sleepy kingdom of Bhutan has set its sights on becoming an unlikely energy powerhouse.
Mon Jul 08 2013
Selangor records 1,354 out-of-wedlock teen pregnancies from 2023 to Sept 2024

Selangor records 1,354 out-of-wedlock teen pregnancies from 2023 to Sept 2024

Anfaal Saari emphasises the seriousness of the issue, especially involving children and teenagers under 18 years old.
Thu Nov 21 2024
ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant

ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Elon Musk's Neuralink receives Canadian approval for brain chip trial

Elon Musk's Neuralink receives Canadian approval for brain chip trial

The study aims to assess the safety and initial functionality of its implant which enables people with quadriplegia.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Guitar bought by Beatles' teenage Harrison for GBP58 sells for more than GBP1 million

Guitar bought by Beatles' teenage Harrison for GBP58 sells for more than GBP1 million

A guitar bought by George Harrison for about GBP58 has sold at auction for more than GBP1 million (US$1.27 million), the PA Media news agenc
Thu Nov 21 2024
Duct-taped banana goes for $6.2 mln in Sotheby's art auction

Duct-taped banana goes for $6.2 mln in Sotheby's art auction

A piece of art that is little more than a banana duct-taped to a wall sold at auction to cryptocurrency entrepreneur.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Australian teen dies from tainted liquor in Laos; fourth suspected victim

Australian teen dies from tainted liquor in Laos; fourth suspected victim

Spurious liquor is a problem in Laos, with the govts of Australia and Britain warning citizens to be cautious when taking drinks there.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Woman found in freezer died from chest injuries - Police

Woman found in freezer died from chest injuries - Police

Preliminary post-mortem report reveals that the victim died from chest injuries caused by blunt trauma.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Malaysia, Vietnam to further cooperate in multiple sectors - PM

Malaysia, Vietnam to further cooperate in multiple sectors - PM

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says the collaboration will also leverage the ASEAN Energy Grid to foster regional growth.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Australia launches 'landmark' bill to ban social media for children under 16

Australia launches 'landmark' bill to ban social media for children under 16

Australia plans to trial an age-verification system that may include biometrics or govt identification to enforce social media age cut-off.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Court orders PDRM to complete investigations into Beng Hock's death within six months

Court orders PDRM to complete investigations into Beng Hock's death within six months

Judge says the claims and reliefs sought by the applicants are within the domain of public law both in pith and substance.
Thu Nov 21 2024