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The BRI is both good and mixed news for Southeast Asia. On paper, the program provides substantial economic stimulus for regional development, penalized by the absence of infrastructure, or by dilapidated ones; it should help better connect the region’s abundant natural resources, its growing markets and manufacturing hubs. |
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Asia is now a nerve center for global economic activity and a theatre of some of the most critical political and security developments of our time. The Center for Asian Studies provides documented expertise and a platform of discussion on Asian issues that seeks to accompany decision makers and.... |
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Source: Agenzia Fides – MIL OSI. Headline: ASIA/IRAQ: Chaldean patriarch to Christian politicians: it is a difficult time for us, let’s meet to face our fears and our future together. Baghdad – An “extraordinary” meeting of the Chaldean Patriarch with the Parties and civil organizations in which.... |
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Two senior executives at the US Congress-funded Voice of America resigned this week after a controversial ally of US President Donald Trump was confirmed as the new chief executive of the agency that oversees the media outlet, as well as Radio Free Asia and Voice of Europe. |
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U.K. insurer Prudential PLC has taken a step back from the U.S. as it focuses on Asia, agreeing to sell a stake in its U.S. business to Athene Holding Ltd. for $500 million. The investment from Athene, which is backed by New York buyout firm Apollo Global Management Inc., comes as Prudential prepares an initial public offering for its U. |
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The Asian Development Bank says the Malaysian economy is expected to contract by 4.0 per cent this year before recovering to grow by 6.5 per cent in 2021. — Picture by Choo Choy May. KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 ― The Malaysian economy is expected to contract by 4.0 per cent this year before recovering to grow by 6. |
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Vatican City (AsiaNews) - The promotion of "integral ecology" at the operational level five years after the publication of Laudato Si'. This is the aim of the document "On the journey towards care for our common home - Five years after Laudato si ", prepared by the interdicasterial roundtable of the Holy See, presented today at the Vatican. |
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The Asian Development Bank says the Malaysian economy is expected to contract by 4.0 per cent this year before recovering to grow by 6.5 per cent in 2021. — Picture by Choo Choy May. KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 ― The Malaysian economy is expected to contract by 4.0 per cent this year before recovering to grow by 6. |
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KINGSTON, Jamaica June 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Digicel, a leading communications and entertainment provider with a standout brand, exceptional people and strong market positions across 32 markets in the Caribbean Central America and Asia Pacific today announces that Digicel Group One Limited's.... |
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Highlights: As of 4 June, there were 412,286 reported cases of COVID-19 within the countries covered by this region. There has been a 25% increase over the last two weeks and a 57% increase over the last month (from early-May to early-June). Several governments in the region, such as Armenia, Iran,.... |
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HONG KONG, June 18 (Xinhua) -- The number of COVID-19 cases soared in South Asian countries including India and Bangladesh on Thursday, as Pakistan has also seen a surge in infections after easing the lockdown. The total fatalities of in Pakistan reached 3,093, as the number of positive cases reached 160,118, the federal health ministry said. |
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Dubai: Majid Rashid Al Usaimi, the President of the Asian Paralympic Committee, has urged equal and fair treatment for para-athletes especially during the current challenging times.
Addressing members of the APC Executive Board during a series of virtual meetings held over two days earlier this.... |
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Elmo, Cookie Monster and Muppets from Asia and the Middle East are joining forces for a special episode of Sesame Street aimed at helping kids cope with a world turned upside down by the coronavirus pandemic. Elmo's World News , airing over the next few weeks in 13 languages across Latin America,.... |
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More than 400 South Africans stranded in China as well as smaller groups in other regions across Asia, who are struggling to survive due to the Covid-19 lockdown, have appealed for assistance to be repatriated. Photo: Courtney Africa African News Agency (ANA)
Expats, stranded across parts of Asia, make desperate plea to come home. |
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(Reuters) - Elmo, Cookie Monster and Muppets from Asia and the Middle East are joining forces for a special episode of “Sesame Street” aimed at helping kids cope with a world turned upside down by the coronavirus pandemic. “Elmo’s World News,” airing over the next few weeks in 13 languages across.... |
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By Type (Cucurbit, Brassica, Brassica), By Form (Organic, Inorganic), By trait (Conventional, GM), By Region (North America, South America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Rest of World), By Farm type (Outdoor, Indoor). Market Overview: The Global Fruit & Vegetable Seeds Market was valued at USD 8.82 billion in 2016 and is projected to reach USD 17. |
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Global Feed Preservatives Market By Type (Mold Inhibitors,Feed Acidifiers, Feed Antioxidant), By feed type (Compound Feed, Feed Meal, Feed Premix), By Livestock (Aquaculture, Poultry, Swine), By Region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Rest of World) Market Overview: The Global Feed Preservatives Market was valued at USD 1. |
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The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. Kazakh Minister of Foreign Affairs Mukhtar Tileuberdi participated in the June 12th Central Asia – European Union (EU) ministerial video conference attended by High Representative of the European Union for Foreign.... |
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It was also a downward revision from the 2-percent growth estimated made by the bank in April 2020. The latest forecast was contained in the supplement to ADB’s annual flagship economic publication, the Asian Development Outlook 2020. The expected 3.8-percent contraction of the Philippine economy this year is better than the -6. |
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KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 (Xinhua) -- Teams vying for Asia's U-19 championship 2020 title discovered their group stage opponents here on Thursday following the official draw conducted at the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) House. Sixteen qualifying teams are drawn into four groups with four-time.... |
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KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 -- The Malaysian economy is expected to contract by 4.0 per cent this year before recovering to grow by 6.5 per cent in 2021, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) said. In its Asian Development Outlook Supplement released today, the ADB said the country’s external demand is likely.... |
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Battered in its home market in Hong Kong , the once dominant free-to-air TV broadcaster Television Broadcasts ( TVB ) is eyeing further expansion of its international OTT platform through the co-production of drama series. It also wants a piece of the Asian e-commerce market. |
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Most major airlines can score their government bailout in the billions of dollars. But left behind without support is AirAsia, prompting co-founder Tony Fernandes to consider new investors. “We’re not crying,” Fernandes said in a video message to customers about changing the airline. “We don’t have a big sugar daddy to help us out in these issues. |
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Department of Education Secretary Leonor Briones. MANILA To ensure that learners in Southeast Asia are not left behind amid the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic, the region’s ministers of education on Thursday reaffirmed their commitment to providing non-conventional platforms and.... |
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Pakistan on Thursday summoned Indian Charge d'Affaires Gaurav Ahluwalia and registered its protest over the alleged ceasefire violations by the Indian forces along the Line of Control (LoC). Director General (South Asia & SAARC) Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri registered a "strong protest over the ceasefire.... |
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