Compared with the same period in 2018, data for dengue infections so far in 2019 show a substantial increase in the number of cases. The majority of cases have been reported by the Philippines, Bangladesh, Thailand, Malaysia and Sri Lanka (89% of 960,000 – in addition to cases in Brazil, Mexico,.... |
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Global Gateway signs MoU with UN-Habitat to build houses in informal settlements.
21st Oct 2019 15:15:08 GMT +0300 UN-Habitat Director of Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific Atsushi Koresawa, UN-Habitat Executive Director Maimuna Sherif, Head of Gateway Global in Africa Rahma Hersi and Farha.... |
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F or the first time ever, Asia’s First Integrated STEM Leadership Summit will be convened to provide a platform for cross-sectoral dialogue and collaboration among government, education, industry stakeholders to synergize their skills with the needs of both local and global communities towards.... |
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Indonesia, also known as the Republic of Indonesia, is a country located in Southeast Asia. It’s the largest and most populous island country in the world, with over 258 million people. Indonesia also has the largest economy in S.E Asia, with a Gross Domestic Product(GDP) of around 1 trillion dollars. |
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London - Responding to the announcement that shipping company MSC “will not explore or use the Northern Sea Route between Europe and Asia for container shipping” and that it believes that shipping lines should focus on reducing the environmental impact of existing shipping trade routes”, Clean.... |
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Description: - Cooking and Baking Paper is used in baking and cooking as it provides a heat-resistant, non-stick surface to bake on. This report focuses on the Cooking and Baking Papers in global market, especially in North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific, South America, Middle East and Africa. |
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Description: - Connected car security solutions is a radiocommunication service used permanently or temporarily for the safeguarding of connected cars. This report studies the Connected Car Security Solutions market status and outlook of Global and major regions, from angles of players, countries,.... |
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* MSCI world index up 0.2% * Euro STOXX 600, Asian shares gain 0.3% * Investors eye limited U.S.-China trade deal. * See chances of no-deal Brexit receding. * Pound hits 5 1/2-month high after recovering losses. * Graphic: World FX rates in 2019 http://tmsnrt.rs/2egbfVh (Updates prices throughout; adds strategist comment) By Tom Wilson. |
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About the Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC) ADPC is an intergovernmental regional organization with a vision to reduce disaster and climate risk impacts on communities and countries in Asia and the Pacific by working with governments, development partners, international organizations, NGOs,.... |
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Investing.com - The British pound fell against the U.S. dollar on Monday in Asia after U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson failed to win parliamentary backing for his divorce deal. The GBP/USD pair fell 0.4% to 1.2912 by 12:10 AM ET (04:10 GMT). U.K. lawmakers voted on Saturday to withhold on Johnson’s deal. |
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The British pound fell against the dollar after currency markets opened in Asia early Monday morning, following a delay to a crucial Brexit vote and a new request to extend the deadline from October 31.
READ MORE: British Pound falls after UK members of Parliament delay key Brexit vote The currency opened down 0. |
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The vote for an extension dealt a blow to optimism that a deal agreed last week would ensure Brexit happens with little economic disruption. Oil futures fell as lingering economic growth concerns and excess supplies of crude prompted speculators to trim their long positions. |
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TAIPEI, Oct. 21, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Asia Pacific Taiwan Federation of Industry & Commerce and Hantec Group co-hosted Splendid China - Chinese Ethnic Customs Photo Exhibition, an event specially organized for the people of Taiwan. Starting from October 14, the three-day exhibition was held at.... |
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Japan logged a goods trade deficit for the third consecutive month in September, weighed down especially by weak exports to China, South Korea and other Asian countries, government data showed Monday. The trade deficit came to ¥122.98 billion, following a revised ¥143. |
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October 21, 2019. HONG KONG (Reuters) – UBS will cut up to 30 jobs in the major centers of Hong Kong, Singapore, Sydney and Tokyo after combining its global markets and banking businesses, a person with knowledge of the matter said. The job cuts at the Swiss bank started last week and were.... |
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HONG KONG (Reuters) - UBS will cut up to 30 jobs in the major centers of Hong Kong, Singapore, Sydney and Tokyo after combining its global markets and banking businesses, a person with knowledge of the matter said. The job cuts at the Swiss bank started last week and were centered on both "front and.... |
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TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s exports fell for a 10th straight month in September amid weak demand in China, South Korea and other Asian markets, the government said Monday. The data showed a deepening impact from trade tensions between the U.S. and China and between Japan and neighboring South Korea. |
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The PM says the budget aligns with the “20 year strategy” to improve the living standards of the nation’s citizens while growing the economy, but opponents accuse him of making defence spending a priority. The leader of the opposition, Sompong Amornvivat, claims that in the five years the PM has been in power, total spending has hit 14. |
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Over the past ten years, Asia has become a favourite destination for medical tourism for people from around the world. Besides the white sand beaches, historic monuments and rich cultural legacy, healthcare in Asia is now a major attraction. From transplants and surgeries to dental procedures and botox, people are turning to Asia. |
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BEIJING, October 21. /TASS/. Implementation of the new strategy for "free and open Indo-Pacific" proposed by US President Donald Trump could destabilize the existing system of multilateral cooperation in Asia Pacific, Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu said on Monday. |
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UBS cutting up to 30 banking jobs in Asia Pacific - source.
HONG KONG, Oct 21 (Reuters) - UBS will cut up to 30 jobs in the major centres of Hong Kong, Singapore, Sydney and Tokyo after combining its global markets and banking businesses, a person with knowledge of the matter said. |
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TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mixed Monday amid uncertainties about Britain's exit from the European Union and the ongoing trade conflict between the U.S. and China. Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 gained nearly 0.3% in early trading to 22,548.07. South Korea's Kospi picked up 0.2% to 2,065.68, while Hong Kong's Hang Seng added 0. |
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SINGAPORE -- Asia could overtake North America as the global center for venture capital funding as early as next year, according to a study backed by a unit of Singapore state investment company Temasek. Asia-focused venture capital funds had $323 billion worth of assets under management at the end.... |
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TOKYO (AP) — Japan's exports fell for a 10th straight month in September amid weak demand in China, South Korea and other Asian markets, the government said Monday. The data showed a deepening impact from trade tensions between the U.S. and China and between Japan and neighboring South Korea. |
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