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Pollution is terrible. Everywhere. Everyone knows this. And while it's certainly true that most of the world is struggling to get a handle on the issue, it's fair to say that the situation is disproportionately bad in Southeast Asia. Our part of the world is the worst contributor to the plastic waste which is clogging up the world's oceans. |
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(Bloomberg) -- Welcome to Monday, Asia. Here’s the latest news and analysis from Bloomberg Economics to help get your week started: After three years of tweets and tariffs, President Donald Trump has arrived at his China moment. But Trump still faces the same China conundrum that has plagued his.... |
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On the day after she arrived, Kohon Ja was told by the man's sister that she owed hundreds of dollars. "You took on [the debt] when you decided to work in China," the sister said, adding "If you want to pay off the money, the best way is to get married to a Chinese man. |
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Business is brisk at Mr Aye Saung's souvenir shop in downtown Yangon's Bogyoke Aung San market, where candy-coloured tubs of thanaka paste - made from the bark of an indigenous tree - compete for the attention of passing tourists. Asked to name his best-selling brand, he picks out one with a minimalist white packaging bearing the etching of a tree. |
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SINGAPORE — Singapore is opening up its banking industry to digital lenders in a reform that could shake up the sector across southeast Asia, with Chinese billionaire Jack Ma and ride-hailer Grab among those seeking licences. Traditional banks are being challenged by a new generation of online-only.... |
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Singapore is opening up its banking industry to digital lenders in a reform that could shake up the sector across South-east Asia, with Chinese billionaire Jack Ma and ride-hailer Grab among those seeking licences. The introduction of digital lenders into the Singaporean market heralds the biggest.... |
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Singapore. A YEAR of shake-ups in the venture capital (VC) industry has spurred VC firms in South-east Asia to train a watchful eye on rapidly rising valuations. It is no secret that the startup space moves at the speed of light compared to other industries, owing to the nature of... |
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Singapore. THE South-east Asian startup party is far from over, but venture capital firms expect that the music may hit a note of caution, as investors emphasise business fundamentals over pure hype. 2019 brought a bumper crop of mega funding rounds in South-east Asia, particularly... |
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The global household induction cook tops (hobs) market is escalating, at a swift pace. Compared to the traditional cooking surface, induction cookers avoid gas combustion, respond quickly, are very energy efficient, and limit the risk of burns. Advanced features, product innovation in terms of.... |
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refers to an enlarged prostate gland. The prostate gland surrounds the urethra, the tube that carries urine from the bladder out of the body. Enlargement of prostate gland leads to blockage in urethra, thus causing problems during urination. It involves glandular and stromal epithelial hyperplasia,.... |
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The lithium ion battery market is growing at a considerable rate due to exponential growth of smartphones and tablet pc market, improving efficiency of lithium ion batteries, increased use, and growing demand of the lithium ion batteries from automotive sector. |
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The trade war between the US and China may be partly responsible for the economic slowdown globally, but it presents an opportunity for India to propel itself to become a hub of manufacturing in Asia.
Bear in mind the recent report about Huizhou in southeast China having turned into a ghost city.... |
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ADD the Badminton Asia Team Championships among the international competitions descending on the Philippines this year. This, after Badminton Asia confirmed late last week that the third staging of the championships will be held at the Rizal Memorial Stadium from Feb. 11–16. |
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Global E-waste Recycling Market. WiseGuyRerports.com Presents “Global (North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific, South America, Middle East and Africa) E-waste Recycling Market 2018 Forecast to 2023” New Document to its Studies Database. The Report Contain 100 Pages With Detailed Analysis. Description. |
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Mekong Tibetan Plateau, China: From the flood-ravaged banks of the Brahmaputra to the disappearing wetlands of the Mekong, Asia's main waterways -- and the people that live along them -- are fighting for survival. Climate change, international politics, spiralling population growth, and unchecked.... |
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Vietnam leads: Thailand’s Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha (left) hands over the gavel for ASEAN chairmanship to Vietnam’s Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc during the closing ceremony of the 35th ASEAN Summit in Bangkok on Nov. 4, 2019. (AFP/Lillian Suwanrumpha)The State of Southeast Asia 2020.... |
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In a meeting with Qatari emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and his entourage late on Sunday, Ayatollah Khamenei stressed that the chaotic situation in the region demands closer cooperation between the nations of West Asia region. "The current situation of the region requires increased.... |
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MarketResearchNest.com adds “Global Soy-based Foods Market Research Report 2019” new report to its research database. The report spread across 112 pages with multiple tables and figures in it. Soybean is a leguminous plant native to East Asia. It is widely cultivated for their edible beans and has many uses. |
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Street food is popular in the Middle East and East Asia, but in the United States restaurants are more common. But food trucks - basically restaurants on wheels - are becoming very popular. VOA's Asa Ullah Khalid gives us a tour of this booming industry. |
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Guwahati: Aleena Reji, who clinched silver at the Junior Asia Cup, is very excited to take part in the third edition of the Khelo India Youth Games (KIYG). Cycling has been included in the games for the first time and the 20-year-old expressed that this is her last chance to participate in the event. |
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Singapore (AFP) — Singapore is opening up its banking industry to digital lenders in a reform that could shake up the sector across Southeast Asia, with Chinese billionaire Jack Ma and ride-hailer Grab among those seeking licenses. Traditional banks are being challenged by a new generation of.... |
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TOKYO -- Although renewable power generation is expected to rise significantly in Asia, India's vast electricity needs will still underpin global demand for coal until 2024, according to a recent report released by the International Energy Agency. The IEA said, however, that China will be the.... |
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Serena Williams of the US (R) and Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark (L) talk between points against Asia Muhammad and Taylor Townsend of the US during their women’s doubles final match during the Auckland Classic tennis tournament in Auckland on January 12, 2020. |
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Air Asia flight operating from Kolkata to Mumbai made mid-air turn back for an emergency landing after a passenger reported carrying explosives and warned of dire consequences. The airlines, in a statement, said: "AirAsia flight operating from Kolkata to Mumbai made a mid-air turn back for a.... |
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Staff Reporter. Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi has been ranked 3rd in all over the Pakistan, 111th in Asia and295 among 780 participating Universities of the world as per latest UI GreenMetric World Universities ranking 2019. UI Green Metric University Sustainability.... |
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