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TO BE the number one country with the fastest growing HIV epidemic in the world tells us that religion does not really dent sexual behavior in the only Christian country in Asia. UNAIDS Philippines recorded about 13,384 new HIV infections by the end of 2018 which is “203 percent higher than infections recorded in 2010, with only about 4,419. |
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— also “known as Chinese cinnamon” — “from the Cinnamomum cassia tree” in Southern China and has expanded, due to popularity, throughout Eastern and Southern Asia . What’s cassia like? This variety tends to be “dark brown-red color” with a rough texture and is generally thicker then Ceylon. |
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Source: Samsung. Kriti Maroli used #GalaxyS10Plus on her recent trip to the Balkans. Here’s her story in her own words I am a dentist by profession; and a traveller at heart. From Croatia in Eastern Europe to Uzbekistan in Central Asia, from the Machu Picchu citadel in Peru to Paro, closer home in Bhutan…every travel is a new adventure for me. |
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Zymeworks Inc. (NYSE: ZYME), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing multifunctional therapeutics, today announced the selection of an abstract highlighting updated single agent data from the Phase 1 clinical trial evaluating the HER2‑targeted bispecific antibody, ZW25, in patients.... |
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DW News DW News Asia with Biresh Banerjee, 18 November, 2019. The political cartoons offering an alternate view of the protests in Hong Kong. And Sri Lanka's minorities are fearful of him, but now as President, will Gotabaya Rajapaksa turn a new page?
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TOKYO -- Singapore took the top spot among Asian countries in this year's "IMD World Talent Ranking", mainly due to its ability to offer quality education. Hong Kong and Taiwan also made improvements and advanced on the bank of their talent competitiveness. |
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Luxury Swiss watch manufacturer IWC Schaffhausen is set to participate in the Jewellery Arabia 2019 Exhibition, which will open in Bahrain tomorrow (November 19) in partnership with Asia Jewellers. Jewellery Arabia, the largest and most prestigious jewellery exhibition in the Middle East, will be.... |
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LONDON: British life and general insurer Aviva Plc will keep its operations in Singapore and China, it said on Monday (Nov 18), two days ahead of an expected strategy update and following speculation of a sale of the Singapore business. Aviva began a review of its Asia business earlier this year under new CEO Maurice Tulloch. |
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The deal, which would combine the providers of two of Japan’s top QR code payment services, offers Yahoo Japan access to 164 million Line users and their data in Japan and Southeast Asia as SoftBank expands into services outside its core wireless business. |
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AKP Phnom Penh, November 18, 2019— Cambodia’s Prime Minister Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen (R, Pic.1), greets visiting H.E. Jusuf Kalla, Chairman of the Centrist Asia Pacific Democrats International (CAPDI) and Honorary Founding Co-Chair of the Asian Cultural Council (ACC), prior to their meeting here at the Peace Palace this evening. |
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After a successful US debut, India's knockout king Vijender Singh is all set for his next challenge against former Ghanaian Olympian and two times Commonwealth Super Middleweight Champion Charles Adamu in the Rotunda Rumble 2. WBO Asia Pacific and Oriental Super Middleweight Champion Vijender is.... |
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The 8th edition of TrafficInfraTech Expo along with Parking InfraTech and Smart Mobility Expo open in Mumbai on November 20 with participation from over 100 exhibitors from different countries including USA, UK, UAE, Germany, Israel, Belgium, Australia, China and Italy showcasing their products and.... |
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Saudi Arabia’s state-owned oil corporation has scaled back preparations for its public listing by scrapping plans to market shares in the company to investors outside the Middle East. Saudi Aramco has reportedly ruled out a formal investor roadshow across Asia, the US and Europe just weeks ahead of.... |
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Malaysia has prohibited the use of open-loop scrubbers by ships plying Malaysian waters, as Southeast Asia's third-largest economy joins the growing number of nations adopting new industry guidelines on reducing sea pollution. New regulations from the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) will.... |
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Lahore. President Pakistan Olympic Association, Lt Gen (retd) Syed Arif Hasan has been elected as the member of the Sports Committee of Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) for the Asia, becoming the first Pakistani to become part of the CGF’s Management. |
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Shown here are (from left) Globe Business Vice President for Product Development and Engineering Cocoy Claravall, Logitech Philippines VC Lead Sharleen Suarez, Globe Business Product Marketing Manager Hannah Magdaluyo, Globe Business Product Manager March Cahigan, Zoom Asia Channel Head Tien Tien.... |
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Opener Haider Ali’s century guided Pakistan to a 147-run win over Oman in the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2019 match played at the Sheikh Kamal International Cricket Stadium, Cox's Bazar on Monday. The win also confirmed Pakistan’s place in the tournament’s semi-final, where they will face arch-rivals India. |
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Doubts about the trade talks emerged early last week, although optimism gradually returned as U.S. officials sounded more positive. Neither side, however, provided concrete details about headway in their trade talks. On Saturday, Chinese state media said the two sides had "constructive talks" on trade that included Vice Premier Liu He, U. |
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Japan's Nikkei firmed 0.3%, and was just short of its recent 13-month top. E-Mini futures for the S&P 500 held steady, as did 50 futures. Beijing's latest policy shift added to hopes it might also be more serious about making progress in trade talks with the United States. |
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"A recovery in risk sentiment across Asia and investors cautiously optimistic about the phase one deal to go through before Christmas, are weighing on gold," said Margaret Yang Yan, a market analyst at CMC Markets, adding that a weak dollar limited the metal's fall. |
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The return of the Rajapaksa brothers to power in Sri Lanka drew delighted cheers from their Buddhist nationalist supporters this weekend. But it should bring a shudder of alarm from those concerned for the island's future. Gotabaya Rajapaksa, the nation's wartime defense chief, emerged as a.... |
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NEW YORK -- American universities have a problem: Despite their best efforts to attract foreign students, fewer and fewer are coming their way. New international enrollment on U.S. campuses -- long the preferred destination for students from Asia -- has fallen for the third consecutive year,.... |
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Asia Pacific LiDAR Market is expected to register a CAGR of over 35% during the projected time duration. The increasing number of smart city initiatives in the countries including Japan, China, and India has given rise to various new expansion opportunities for the LiDAR industry. |
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Kyrgyzstani Nuradin Rustambek uulu became a champion of Asia in boxing among youth (born in 2001-2002). The Asian Boxing Confederation reported. The tournament was held on November 10-17 in Ulaanbaatar (Mongolia). Kyrgyzstan was represented by nine athletes. Nuradin Rustambek uulu competed in the weight category of 69 kilograms. |
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BAKU, Azerbaijan, Nov. 18. By Nargiz Sadikhova - Trend: Kazakhstan’s QazTech Ventures JSC (QTV) is to have participation worth $10 million in Quest Ventures Asia Fund II venture fund, a representative of QazTech Ventures JSC told On October 25, 2019 QazTech Ventures JSC and Quest Ventures.... |
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