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July 3, 2020 No. 146. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of China (Taiwan), after consultations with the United States, announces its decision to reestablish the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) in Guam. Preparations are currently underway for the official opening. |
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Aiming to digitise and democratise consumer investment in Southeast Asia, RealStake first launched in Viet Nam last year as a realty investment platform where investors with US$1,000 can invest. The platform’s rate of selling a property has increased 200 per cent in less than a year since its launch. |
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The current-day Central Asia comprises the former Soviet colonies like, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkimistan and Uzbekistan, which have been often collectively designated in the annals of Muslim History as Māwarā’ al-Nahr/Transoxiana What is beyond the river (Oxus)]. |
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The Asia Cup 2020 is likely to be postponed due to the current global health crisis, the Sunday Times learns . Sri Lanka is tipped to host the tournament after Pakistan– the designated host for the 2020 edition offered it to Sri Lanka with India-Pakistan relations being sour at present. |
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Representatives from YMCA Myanmar parcicipate in the Asia & Pacific Alliance of YMCA Excutive Committee Meeting on 2 and 3 July from Yangon. Photo: MNA. The Asia & Pacific Alliance of YMCAs held its executive committee meeting on 2 and 3 July, and it was attended by 104 committee members. |
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Asia leads crude oil refinery capital expenditure (capex) with US$194.9 billion proposed for planned and announced projects up to 2022, with Africa and the Middle East following with a capex of US$126.6bn and US$87.1billion, respectively, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. |
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The total number of coronavirus cases in Southeast Asian countries has reached 161,441 as of Saturday, including 4,593 fatalities and 91,833 recoveries. The latest figures showed 3,143 new cases and 63 fatalities over the last 24 hours, with most cases reported in Indonesia and the Philippines. |
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The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. Russian-Kazakh relations today are characterized by their remarkable stability. The foundations to these bilateral relations were laid down by the First President of Kazakhstan, Nursultan Nazarbayev, who will celebrate his 80th anniversary on July 6. |
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According to a new study by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), coronavirus restrictions are expected to result in a shortfall of between US$1.2 trillion and US$3.3 trillion in tourism and related sectors in the coming months. |
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Source: Agenzia Fides – MIL OSI. Headline: ASIA/PAKISTAN – Farewell to Fr. Francis Nadeem, Capuchin friar engaged in interreligious dialogue. Lahore – “We have lost a wonderful priest and friar, who humbly served in his community, and also reached people of other faiths with the Christian message of peace and love. |
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Asia Today: 63 new cases in major cities in South Korea |
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Contributed by NAMPA / Associated Press.
Asia Today: 63 new cases in major cities in South Korea |
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Dr. Nehginpao Kipgen’s fourth book titled ‘The Politics of South China Sea Disputes’, published by Routledge (Taylor & Francis) was virtually launched on June 30, 2020. Dr. Kipgen is the Executive Director of Center for Southeast Asian Studies (CSEAS) and Assistant Dean for International Collaborations at Jindal School of International Affairs, O. |
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A woman (R) wearing a face mask stands in a queue for free rice at the Hanoi. Data from parts of Asia, which includes China, Korea, Vietnam and Taiwan, and Poland in Europe, where coronavirus outbreaks have been brought under control, have been stronger than what economists had earlier expected. Image Credit: AFP. |
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The University of Guam Triton Athletics recently signed two St. Paul Christian School standouts to play for the Triton Women’s Basketball Team in 20202021, according to a news release from the University. Monica Giger and Kirsten Silva signed letters of intent and will each receive partial tuition grants for the academic year. |
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JAKARTA -- When Indonesian President Joko Widodo unveiled the site of a new industrial park in Batang, on the island of Java, his message to the world was clear: the country was open for business. "We want companies from China, of course, but also Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, the U.S. |
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According to KIS Vietnam, ETF capital to Southeast Asia increased sharply in the third week of May (May 18-22) to $27 million, the highest level in the last month. Vietnam was the main contributor to the increase which attracted $17 million. This included $14 million attracted by VFMVN Diamond, an.... |
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Jakarta . Solusi Transportasi Indonesia, the local operating arm of Southeast Asia ride-hailing giant Grab, plans to seek an appeal after the Indonesian antitrust body imposed $2 million fine on the company for breaching the country's antimonopoly law. |
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AKP Phnom Penh, July 04, 2020 -- Cambodia has attended a virtual meeting organised by the International Labour Organisation in Asia and the Pacific to discuss the restoration of regional social and economic issues for the post Covid-19 period. Themed “Covid-19 and the World of Work: Build a Better.... |
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A view of a damage building after a fire broke out at Iran’s Natanz Nuclear Facility, in Isfahan, Iran July 2, 2020. — Picture by Atomic Energy Organisation of Iran/Wana (West Asia News Agency) via Reuters. DUBAI, July 4 — Iran will retaliate against any country that carries out cyber attacks on its.... |
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SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — SEOUL, South Korea -- South Korea has reported 63 new cases of the coronavirus, continuing a weekslong resurgence as new clusters pop up in various parts of the country.
Twenty-eight of the new cases were reported from the densely populated Seoul metropolitan area, where about half of South Korea’s 51 million people live. |
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SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — SEOUL, South Korea -- South Korea has reported 63 new cases of the coronavirus, continuing a weekslong resurgence as new clusters pop up in various parts of the country. The figures announced by the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Saturday brought.... |
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SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — SEOUL, South Korea -- South Korea has reported 63 new cases of the coronavirus, continuing a weekslong resurgence as new clusters pop up in various parts of the country.
Twenty-eight of the new cases were reported from the densely populated Seoul metropolitan area, where about half of South Korea’s 51 million people live. |
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The number of cases is more than double the figure for severe influenza illnesses recorded annually, according to the World Health Organization. Many hard-hit countries are easing lockdowns put in place to slow the spread of the coronavirus while making extensive alterations to work and social life.... |
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Asia Columbia Asia Hospitals Launches #Warriorsinwhite Initiative To Thank ... JUL 1, 2020 ASIA.
Australia Australians vote in first 'climate election' MAY 18, 2019 AUSTRALIA.
Europe Castex plants ecology at the core of France's post-coronavirus reconst... 8 HOURS AGO EUROPE. |
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