Seychelles declares emergency after explosion and flooding
The blast at an explosives store wrecked buildings and caused massive damage to an industrial zone on the main island Mahe.
Fri Dec 08 2023
Foreign investor interest not affected by floods -Tengku Zafrul
Tengku Zafrul said the industrial zones affected by the floods did not reach a level where it would affect investments.
Mon Mar 06 2023
Combining full and targeted lockdowns
Combining a full MCO and EMCO with a targeted EMCO bifurcates districts into industrial and non-industrial zones.
Thu Jul 15 2021
Israel plans to shut major industrial zone in Haifa and go green
A 'metropolitan park' will be built in their place, with a focus on green businesses, tourism, residences and nature.
Tue Jun 08 2021
COVID-19: Almost 1,000 oil and gas sector workers in Labuan undergo tests
Nearly 1,000 workers in the Rancha-Rancha oil and gas industrial zone here have undergone COVID-19 tests.
Sun Apr 04 2021
PSR project critical for Penang's sustainable future - Exco
The PSR project which involved the reclamation of 4,500 acres off the southern part of the island has been divided into three islands.
Wed Oct 14 2020
Saudis set US$500 billion plan to develop zone linked with Jordan, Egypt
The NEOM zone will focus on industries including energy and water, biotechnology, food, advanced manufacturing and entertainment.
Tue Oct 24 2017
Chamber hails corp's move to sell land to Enra for tourism
Despite public outcry over the sale of the land, which was said to be below the market value, it would eventually benefit the island in the long run.
Wed Mar 22 2017
ZIPY needs concerted effort from all parties involved to succeed - Mukhriz
The implementation of the proposed Yan Petroleum Industrial Zone needs concerted effort from all the parties involved to ensure the success of the ambitious project.
Wed Aug 14 2013
Lebanese search for dead in devastated villages as Israel withdraws
Hezbollah says Israel was still occupying Lebanese territory and put the onus on the Lebanese state to get Israeli forces out.
Thu Feb 20 2025
China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands
Beijing looks to improve its foothold in a region historically under the US sphere of influence.
Thu Feb 20 2025
Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy
Washington's approach changes dramatically with the initial meeting between US and Russian negotiators.
Thu Feb 20 2025
Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says
Doctors say a polymicrobial infection occurs when two or more micro-organisms are involved and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Thu Feb 20 2025
Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court
Sara Duterte makes her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch
I feel so full of life, so much energy, because everything's new and I'm just focused on what is up ahead, Hamilton says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians
The UAE's stance matters as its one of four Arab nations that normalised ties with Israel during Trumps first term.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time
The megastar's "The Tortured Poets Department" record also topped four IFPI charts, the IFPI says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says
Years of rebuilding work, including clearing unexploded ordinance and millions of tonnes of rubble lie ahead.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew
Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Wed Feb 19 2025