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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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'
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 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
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
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
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
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024