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Wang's visit to Pakistan took place amidst fresh Indo-Pak tensions after New Delhi revoked Jammu and Kashmir's special status on August 5. The two sides underlined that a peaceful, stable, cooperative and prosperous South Asia is in the common interest of all parties. |
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The China-led Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) comes as an opportunity for the South Asian nations, but cooperation of all the countries in the region is needed to reap benefits from it, observe international relations analysts. Speaking at an international conference in the capital, they, however,.... |
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Good morning! Welcome to the first installment of Nikkei Asian Preview , a list of the most important business, economic and political events happening in Asia each week. Here is what's happening this week: 's CEO Hiroto Saikawa has decided to step down and has informed colleagues of his intention, according to this Nikkei scoop . |
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Ashish Bhasin, CEO, Dentsu Aegis Network (DAN) Greater South, will now take on the newly created role of CEO, DAN, APAC. Based in Singapore, Bhasin will report to Takaki Hibino, executive chairman, DAN APAC . He will remain the chairman of DAN India. Anand Bhadkamkar, the former COO and CFO, South Asia, has been promoted to CEO, DAN India. |
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Sri Lanka in Under-19 Asia Cup semis September 8, 2019, 10:51 pm Navod Paranavithana scored a half-century and then captured four wickets as Sri Lanka Under 19 beat UAE to qualify for Under 19 Asia Cup semi-finals at Katunayake yesterday. Fielding excellence against United Arab Emirates helped Sri.... |
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Afghanistan’s recent past has been marked by successive waves of war and unrest, and despite years of foreign investment the nation remains one of the world’s poorest. Here is a look at the landlocked Islamic republic wedged between Pakistan, Iran and Central Asia. |
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By Gina Tabonares. SAIPAN, CNMI (Marianas Variety, April 25) –Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands are now recognized as key transit points in smuggling drugs from Asia to the mainland and this has resulted in an increase in violent crimes in the region, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency disclosed in its latest study. |
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Newport Asia Llc decreased its stake in Alibaba Group Holding (BABA) by 1.74% based on its latest 2019Q1 regulatory filing with the SEC. Newport Asia Llc sold 19,900 shares as the company’s stock declined 8.56% . The institutional investor held 1.12 million shares of the business services company at the end of 2019Q1, valued at $205. |
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Former Pakistan captain Ramiz Raja was scathing in his assessment of the recent losses of the Pakistan Under-19 team suffered at the hands of Afghanistan and India in the ongoing Under-19 Asia Cup in Sri Lanka. The cricketer-turned-commentator took to Twitter to criticise the performance of the team.... |
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Fast forward to 2018 and a new movie, set in today’s Singapore, captures the world’s attention, but for very different reasons. “Crazy Rich Asians” mixes Asian family values, education and prosperity with a consumeristic facade of jewellery, clothes and luxury travel. |
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Asian Development Bank (ADB) is conducting a study on the potential of establishing an economic corridor in the northeastern region of Bangladesh linking India, Bhutan and Nepal. Economic corridors are integrated networks of infrastructure within a geographical area designed to stimulate economic development. |
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Ashu Khullar, Citi India CEO and Citi South Asia cluster head, visited Bangladesh last Thursday, highlighting before clients, key stakeholders and community partners the potential of sustainable long-term economic growth and significance of the Bangladesh economy in the global market. |
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Source: Asia Development Bank. Social Protection to Address Demographic Shift in Asia and the Pacific region. Asia and the Pacific region is undergoing a profound demographic shift. This issue demands swift adaptation and changes in social protection policies and programs in the region. |
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The crucial meeting of Financial Action Task Force's subgroup Asia Pacific Group's meet will begin from Monday and will review progress made by Pakistan after the June meeting. While Pakistan will be represented by Federal Minister for Economic Affairs, Hammad Azhar, the head of India's Financial.... |
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The word “Gospel” is derived from the Old English godspel, which means good news. In present day use, it is used to refer to the four written accounts off the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. It is interesting to note that Christ did not write any of the Gospels himself, and far from being an.... |
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Saudi Arabia is set to host Dakar Rally 2020 on January 5, marking the first time the historic race is held in Asia. Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal, Chairman of the General Sports Authority, said: “Hosting the world's toughest race for many years, the Dakar Rally, is a confirmation that the.... |
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From quiet beaches in Bali to empty rooms in Hanoi’s hotels, pangs from China’s economic malaise and weakening yuan are being felt across Southeast Asia’s vacation belt. A boom in Chinese outbound travel in recent years that stoked tourism across Southeast Asia is now in reverse gear. |
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PRETORIA – South Africa’s In2Fruit company has signed a contract with Việt Nam’s Fruit One counterpart to export fresh grapes to Việt Nam, according to South Africa’s Department of Trade and Industry. The agreement was reached at the Fruit Logistica Asia Trade Show in China’s Hong Kong on September 4-6. |
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The Filinvest Group is looking at reducing its carbon emission footprint and cut its power consumption on annual basis. In a statement over the weekend, the group said Filinvest Land Inc. and ENGIE Services Philippines’ joint venture project The Philippine DCS Development Corp. (PDDC) signed a 10-year contract with Filinvest Asia Corp. |
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Doha [Qatar], Sept 8 (ANI): Ahead of the tough game against AFC Asian Cup Champions Qatar, Indian midfielder Ashique Kuruniyan on Sunday said head coach Igor Stimac pushes team for doing better. "The head coach (Igor Stimac) is really pushing us a lot and motivating us to keep improving. |
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The three-day cycling extravaganza, the Track Asia Cup 2019, beginning on Monday will showcase top quality competitive track cycling in the Capital. The Cycling Federation of India (CFI) will be hosting the sixth edition of the tournament at the Yamuna Velodrome in the Indira Gandhi Sports Complex from September 9 to 11. |
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Ahead of the tough game against AFC Asian Cup Champions Qatar, Indian midfielder Ashique Kuruniyan on Sunday said head coach Igor Stimac pushes team for doing better. "The head coach (Igor Stimac) is really pushing us a lot and motivating us to keep improving. |
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The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) by China provides opportunity for Bangladesh to improve its infrastructure, increase investment, trade and enhance connectivity with countries in South Asia, but it also raises concerns of debt trap and environmental damage, said experts yesterday. |
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India’s reluctance to join the China-led Belt and Road Initiative poses a challenge to promoting connectivity and trade in the region, say international relations analysts. Given that Saarc remains almost non-functional, the BRI comes as an opportunity for the South Asian nations. |
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By Lourdes O. Pilar Researcher. INVESTORS took positions on Nickel Asia Corp. following the news of Indonesia’s ban on nickel exports, in which the company is seen to benefit in increase ore production in order to supply the market demand. A total of P3.063 billion worth of 706.93 million shares were traded from Sept. |
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