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Proposal to split state-owned Gazprom to increase competitiveness

Proposal to split state-owned Gazprom to increase competitiveness

Gazprom has been experiencing troubles with its profit dropping by 37 per cent last year.

Indonesia records 27% FDI rise to $6.7bn

Indonesia records 27% FDI rise to $6.7bn

Indonesia's economy is expected to grow by up to 6.8 per cent this year and 6.4 to 6.9 per cent next year.

India protests rape of five year old

India protests rape of five year old

Sexual violence against women has become a pressing issue in India.

Bangladesh announces new president amid political standoff

Bangladesh announces new president amid political standoff

He has been the acting president of the country since Zillur Rahman died last month.

China gets national island monitoring system

China gets national island monitoring system

China unveiled its national plan on island protection and exploration in April last year.

Brazil police sentenced for prison killings

Brazil police sentenced for prison killings

A total of 111 inmates were killed during the riot, with no casualties on the police side.

Xi praises US-Chinese scholarship programme

Xi praises US-Chinese scholarship programme

US President Barack Obama also sent a congratulatory letter to the launch ceremony.

China sends 18,000 troops for rescue efforts

China sends 18,000 troops for rescue efforts

The Chinese government has allocated $160 million for disaster relief efforts.

Russian Usmanov tops Sunday Times Rich List

Russian Usmanov tops Sunday Times Rich List

Usmanov, 59, ousted Indian-born steel magnate Lakshmi Mittal from the top spot.

US to provide another $123 mn to Syrian opposition

US to provide another $123 mn to Syrian opposition

More than 70,000 people have been killed and over 1.3 million Syrians have become refugees.