By Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana

Sustainable energy key to COVID-19 recovery in Asia and the Pacific

The past year is one that few of us will forget. While the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic have played out unevenly across Asia and the Pacific, the region has been spared many of the worst effects seen in other parts of the world. The pandemic has reminded us that a reliable and uninterrupted energy supply is critical to managing this crisis.

Iran becomes member of ARIN-WCA strategic committee

Tehran, Dec 5, IRNA – The Islamic Republic of Iran became member of strategic committee of the Asset Recovery Inter-Agency Network in West and Central Asia.

Iranian traceurs top in Asia

Tehran, Dec 2, IRNA – Iranian parkour practitioners in male and female categories advanced to top ones in Asian virtual competitions.

Iran urges EAEU to establish new structure for Asian power

Rasht, IRNA - Chairman of board of directors of Iranian Association of Geopolitics called Tuesday on Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) members to create new structure for Asian power.

Iran, Asian nations discuss solutions to tackle agriculture development challenges

Tehran, Sept 1, IRNA - To address the most immediate threats posed to the agriculture sector and rural development in the Asia and the Pacific, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) convene a conference.

Vaezi terms Asian development as fundamental, priority

Tehran, July 16, IRNA - Head of the Presidential Office Mahmoud Vaezi in a message described expansion of relations among Asian nations as fundamental and priority policy.

Iran futsal 1st in Asia, 6th in World based on latest ranking

Tehran, July 9, IRNA - Iranian futsal team is still the first in Asia, according to the latest report by Futsal World Ranking on Thursday.

Tabriz University among top Asian universities

Tabriz, June 7, IRNA – Based on the 2020 Times Higher Education World University Rankings, Tabriz University is among the top universities in Asia.

Iran chess player runner-up in Asian Juniors & Girls Online Chess Champs

Tehran, June 4, IRNA – Iranian Chess player Arash Tahbaz with 2,302 rating stood on the second place in Asian Juniors and Girls Online Chess Championships.

Iranian goalkeeper selected as best penalty keeper in Asia

Tehran, March 20, IRNA - The Asian Champions League selected Iranian goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand as the best penalty keeper in Asia.

Four Iranian wrestlers advance to semi-finals of Asian Championships

Tehran, Feb 22, IRNA – Four Iranian wrestlers defeated all their rivals on Saturday to advance to the semi-finals of the Asian Freestyle Wrestling Championship underway in New Delhi, India.

Iranian weightlifter bags gold in Asian champs

Tehran, Feb 18, IRNA – Iranian weightlifter Afshin Taheri in the weight category of 96 kg snatched a gold medal in 2020 Asian Junior Weightlifting Championships underway in Tashkent.

Iran's weight lifter snatches silver in Asian Champs

Tehran, Feb 16, IRNA – Iranian weight lifter Hossein Pakar in the weight category of 67kg grabbed a silver medal in snatch field in the 2020 Asian Junior Weightlifting Championships underway in Tashkent.

AFC appoints Iran's Faghani to officiate Champions League

Tehran, Feb 8, IRNA – The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) in a letter on Saturday appointed the Iranian referee Alireza Faghani and his assistant to officiate AFC Champions League.

Iranian female cyclist wins bronze in Asia

Tehran, Feb 4, IRNA – Iranian female cyclist received a bronze medal in cross country category of the 26th Asian Mountain Bike Continental Championships and 12th Asian Junior Mountain Bike Continental underway in Chiang Rai, Thailand.

Iran to host Asian Ski Champs

Tehran, Jan 27, IRNA – The International Ski Federation announced a new date for holding Asian Youths Ski Championships.

Iranian peace envoys to cycle through Southeast Asia

Mashhad, Jan 25, IRNA – Iranian couple are to ride bikes to tour Southeast Asia with the aim of promoting peace and city diplomacy.

Asian Wrestling Council names 2 Iranian coaches as best in 2019

Tehran, Dec 31, IRNA – The Asian Wrestling Council has chosen Iranian coaches Mohammad Bana and Gholamreza Mohammadi as best coaches in 2019.

Iran's under 14 chess team crowned Asia chess champions

Tehran, Dec 25, IRNA – Iranian U-14 chess team delivered an outstanding performance and crowned Asia chess champions.

Iran's Muay Thai fighter ranks top in Asia Championship

Mahabad, Dec 25, IRNA – Iranian Muay Thai fighter Havari Ahmadi ranked top and won a gold medal in the 2019 Asian Muaythai Championship held in UAE.

Iranian athlete wins gold medal in Asian Muaythai contests

Khorramabad, Dec 22, IRNA – Iranian Muaythai athlete Ali Madadi received the gold medal of the Asian championships in the United Arab Emirates, IRNA reported on Sunday.

Iranian fencers runner-up in U-23 Asian Champs

Tehran, Oct 28, IRNA – Iranian fencing team in Sabre category stood on the 2nd place in U-23 Fencing Championships.