ATHENS (Reuters) - Greece's coastguard continued to search for four missing migrants off the island of Mykonos on Sunday after rescuing another 108 migrants on a sailboat that sent a distress signal late on Saturday, officials said. A coastguard vessel located the sailboat about 1.8 nautical miles southeast of Delos, a small island near Mykonos. The sailboat was taking in … [Read more...] about Greek coastguard rescues 108 migrants off Mykonos, four missing
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Russia expels eight Greek diplomats
Russian flag flies with the Spasskaya Tower of Moscow’s Kremlin in the background in Moscow, Russia February 27, 2019. REUTERS FILE PHOTO MOSCOW — Russia said Monday it was expelling eight Greek diplomats over a decision by Athens to deliver military equipment to Ukraine, where Moscow’s troops are fighting. Greece’s ambassador was summoned to the Russian foreign ministry … [Read more...] about Russia expels eight Greek diplomats
Opportunities for Foreign Investors in Vietnam’s Timber Industry
Vietnam is one of the world’s largest exporters of timber and timber products. It has become a vastly important part of the country’s economy. But what challenges are the country experiencing, and how can it leverage the timber industry to enhance economic growth? Vietnam’s forestry sector exports contributed US$12.5 billion to the country’s economy in 2020, according to … [Read more...] about Opportunities for Foreign Investors in Vietnam’s Timber Industry
PM launches ECRL’s ground-breaking tunnel boring machine
BENTONG: The first tunnel boring machine (TBM) for the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) has started excavation works for the 16.39km Genting tunnel. The first TBM was launched by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob on Thursday (June 23) at the Bukit Tinggi portal, where it will cut through the Titiwangsa range, linking Bentong, Pahang, with Gombak, Selangor. In his … [Read more...] about PM launches ECRL’s ground-breaking tunnel boring machine
Malaysia’s Ismail Sabri Yaakob unveils more handouts for low-income families as Najib, Anwar take aim at rising prices
Malaysia on Wednesday (June 22) allocated an additional 630 million ringgit (S$200 million) to help low-income families weather the rising costs of living, ahead of a planned removal of subsidies on poultry and eggs slated to come into force in July. The funds will be disbursed along with 1.11 billion ringgit in cash payments to be handed out in the second of four tranches of … [Read more...] about Malaysia’s Ismail Sabri Yaakob unveils more handouts for low-income families as Najib, Anwar take aim at rising prices