JAKARTA -- Indonesia's geological agency has identified several areas at risk of liquefaction in Central Sulawesi following Tuesday's earthquake, urging local authorities to take geological hazards into account in reconstruction planning.
The agency's head, Lana Saria, said on Friday that parts of Sigi Regency, Parigi Moutong Regency, and Poso Regency faced elevated liquefaction risks due to water-saturated sandy soils that could lose stability during strong shaking. (Indonesia-Earthquake-Sulawesi)
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YANGON -- A cultural experience event to mark the Dragon Boat Festival was held at the China Cultural Center in Yangon, Myanmar on Friday.
The event was attended by about 200 participants from the Chinese Embassy in Myanmar, Myanmar-China Friendship Association, universities, and Chinese-language institutions. (Myanmar-Dragon Boat Festival)
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KUALA LUMPUR -- Moody's Ratings on Thursday affirmed Malaysia's A3 sovereign credit rating with a stable outlook because of its exports of artificial intelligence (AI)-related goods.
The rating agency said in a report that the technology presents opportunities to boost productivity and support economic growth across the region. (Malaysia-Moody)
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KABUL -- Afghanistan's Ministry of Mines and Petroleum has signed a 67 million U.S. dollar contract for the development of a local cement project in northern Afghanistan's Samangan province, the official media Bakhtar News Agency reported on Friday.
According to the report, the project is expected to generate employment opportunities for around 600 people, contributing to economic growth and job creation in the region. (Afghanistan-Cement Plant Contract) Enditem
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