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(Bloomberg) -- If anything could distract Asia’s top powers from sparring over disputed territory and crimes committed during World War II, it’s the need for cheap oil. Asia accounts for more than 70 percent of Saudi Arabia’s crude exports, with the four biggest economies -- China, Japan, India and.... |
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(AGENPARL) – Manila (Philippines), mar 17 settembre 2019. BISHKEK, KYRGYZ REPUBLIC (17 September 2019) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $10 million grant for the Multisector Activities Support Facility—the first project using the Small Expenditure Financing Facility modality in ADB. |
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(AGENPARL) – Manila (Philippines), mar 17 settembre 2019. BISHKEK, KYRGYZ REPUBLIC (17 September 2019) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $50 million policy-based grant for the first subprogram of the Promoting Economic Diversification Program, which supports the Government of the.... |
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TOKYO -- Japanese general insurer Sompo Holdings has embarked on a major push into Southeast Asia's giant retail market as western rivals such as the US's AIG and Insurance Australia Group retreat. Sompo's focus on the retail business in Asia contrasts with those of its Japanese peers -- and MS&AD.... |
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(RTTNews) - Asian stock markets are mixed on Tuesday, with investors turning cautious amid worries about the overnight surge in crude oil prices and its impact on the global economy as well as on geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Investors also preferred to remain on the sidelines as the.... |
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The pests first landed in Berks County in 2014. They were brought here, it is suspected, on lumber imported from southeast Asia. By last year, the bugs began making a real nuisance of themselves. It was Aug. 5 and I had just come back from visiting my kids and grandkids in Texas, the scary bug capital of the U. |
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Daniel Dulitzky, East Asia and Pacific regional director for Human Development, World Bank said at the National Conference on Sustainable Development 2019 that, “The development of human capital requires keeping an eye on the road ahead, paying particular attention to the future consequences of investment in human capital today. |
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Day after a principal at a Hindu school in Ghotki city in Sindh was attacked and beaten up by a mob under false charges of blasphemy, Amnesty International South Asia tweeted their displeasure of the mistreatment of the principal and the vandalising of temples in the city. |
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Philippine, Netherlands. Philippine is a town in the province of Zeeland . It is a part of the municipality of , and lies about 23 km southeast of Vlissingen . It is located close to the border with , 5 km southwest of the city of . It received in 1506. Philippine has gained some renown for its mussel restaurants. |
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Maharashtra1. Maharashtra 1 is an 24/7 News television channel, owned by Sharnal media India Group Asia Limted Jaipur. References.
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The Meteorological Department has once again sounded a possibility of heavy rain alert for and Konkan from.... |
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* Asian stock markets: tmsnrt.rs/2zpUAr4 * Oil futures pull back, but risks to sentiment remain. * Stocks edge lower on risk-off trade. * Some investors waiting for Fed meeting. By Stanley White. TOKYO, Sept 17 (Reuters) - Oil futures shed some of their massive gains on Tuesday as the United States.... |
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Oil shed some of its massive gains on Tuesday as the US flagged the possible release of crude reserves, but the threat of military action over the attacks on Saudi oil facilities kept prices elevated and stocks under pressure. While equity market losses have not been large, shaky investor confidence.... |
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A burgeoning alliance between China and Russia that at least for now is relegating potential differences between the two powers to the sidelines has sparked a complex geopolitical dance of its own. With India, Japan and Europe seeking to drive a wedge between the two Asian powers, Central Asian.... |
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The World Solidarity Forum invites you to join our panel discussion event "Human Rights in Danger Tensions and Security in Asia" Events across Asia such as continuous protests in Hong Kong, increased tensions in Kashmir and persecution of the Uyghurs minority in China, are raising concerns among.... |
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The verdict in the trial of two former Radio Free Asia journalists charged with espionage and the production of pornography will be announced on Oct 3, Cambodia's Ministry of Justice and the reporters' lawyer, Sam Chamroeun, told RFA's Khmer Service on Monday. The trial of Yeang Sothearin and Uon Chhin concluded on Aug. |
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Singapore. HSBC on Monday said it has appointed banking veteran Philip Lee as vice-chairman, South-east Asia, for its global banking franchise. Prior to joining HSBC, Mr Lee was vice-chairman of South-east Asia and chief country officer of Deutsche Bank, Singapore, from 2013 to 2018... |
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PCCW Solutions managing director Ramez Younan was in town for the official opening of the company's Singapore office (above), which is also the headquarters for South-east Asia.
PCCW Solutions managing director Ramez Younan (above) was in town for the official opening of the company's Singapore.... |
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SHANGHAI, Sept. 16 (Xinhua) -- Shanghai inked 42 foreign investment projects on Monday with a total investment of 7.7 billion U.S. dollars. Cargill, Minnesota-based provider of food, agriculture, financial and industrial products and services, announced to increase 100 million U.S. dollars to expand its Asia-Pacific headquarters in Shanghai. |
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The governor-led delegation will meet with investors, business leaders, trade associations and government officials to “forge relationships and explore opportunities for Utah to expand its economic footprint in Asia,” according to a news release. The mission, organized by and the Utah Governor’s.... |
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PI Industries (PI) has acquired Isagro Asia for Rs 350 crore at a valuation of ~15x P/E FY19. PI should derive synergies from the acquisition in custom synthesis & manufacturing (CSM) and in the domestic formulation business. PI Industries has announced the acquisition from Isagro S.p.A. |
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Auckland, New Zealand’s largest city, consistently ranks among the world’s 10 least affordable for housing in the annual Demographia International report. All three major cities in the country Auckland, Christchurch and Wellington, the capital are categorized as “severely unaffordable. |
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The South China Sea, where China has converted numerous uninhabited islands into heavily fortified military bases is seen as a potential major flashpoint, and has been the scene of numerous tense encounters in recent months. In a joint statement published last month, Britain, France and Germany said.... |
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READ MORE: Group of Turkish journalists briefed on LoC, Kashmir situation: ISPR The IMF’s director of the Middle East and Central Asia, Jihad Azour is heading the delegation. Pakistan and IMF would discuss the ongoing loan programme, which was approved in July this year. |
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Thousands of Indonesian firefighters are locked in an around-the-clock game of Whack-a-Mole as they battle to extinguish an invisible enemy, underground fires that aggravate global warming. Vast blazes are ripping across the archipelago’s rainforests, unleashing a toxic haze over Southeast Asia that.... |
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Minister of Development Strategies and International Trade Malik Samarawickrama yesterday encouraged investors to invest in Sri Lanka now and take advantage of this emerging gateway to South Asia, Europe and Africa. “Sri Lanka is truly the new hub in the Indian Ocean – and we are ready to welcome you. |
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