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I mentioned in one of my columns recently what the Singaporean historian Wong Linken said, that Southeast Asia was better ruled by colonialists because their governments were far more efficient. Indeed, this is perhaps one legacy of the colonial powers. There was a time when Indians were very proud of their British-created bureaucracy. |
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The agreement was reached at the Fruit Logistica Asia Trade Show in China’s Hong Kong on September 4-6. Accordingly, the Vietnamese company allows the South African counterpart to ship the first batch of 10-12 containers worth about 35,000 USD out of the total contract value of 420,000 USD. |
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Bangladesh moved into the semifinals of the Under-19s Asia Cup following a six-wicket victory over Nepal -- theirr second win in two matches -- in Colombo today. Skipper Akbar Ali scored an unbeaten 98 off 82 deliveries to guide the boys in red and green to the target of 262 with four balls to spare. |
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The traditional view of an Asian airline has changed significantly in recent years. The carriers in the region have been transforming themselves into conglomerates by adopting an expansive array of brands, strategies, operations and shareholding structures. |
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Top Hong Kong businesswomen are going to appear for the city in United Nation's top human rights body in Geneva to defend the government actions in dealing with the pro-democracy protest in the financial capital of Asia. Macau casino heiress Pansy Ho Chiu-king and Annie Wu Suk-ching, daughter of.... |
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Photo: VCG Idol culture - an obsessive attachment to celebrities - has swept Asian countries, and the shining idols have stolen many fans' hearts. In recent years, Chinese idol culture has almost assimilated South Korean and Japanese idol culture. A mature system of fans voting, giving publicity to.... |
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By Nguyen My September 8, 2019 | 06:00 pm GMT+7 Coach Philippe Troussier, who has had a successful career in African and with Japan in Asia. Photo by AFP/File. Frenchman Philippe Troussier has been named the new manager of Vietnam’s U18 football team in place of Hoang Anh Tuan. |
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05 Sep 2019 12:17 GMT US slaps fresh duties on Chinese, Mexican steel goods Announcement came as US and China agreed to hold high-level trade talks in early October to end trade war.
05 Sep 2019 09:21 GMT Asian shares surge on confirmation of US-China trade talks Stocks rose across the region as.... |
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For the past year Robert Half International Inc.’s stock price has bigger growth than Staffing 360 Solutions Inc. Summary. Robert Half International Inc. beats on 8 of the 9 factors Staffing 360 Solutions Inc. Robert Half International Inc. provides staffing and risk consulting services in North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. |
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Staff Reporter. Parliament of Sri Lanka together with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) is hosting parliamentarians from across South Asia to celebrate the 30-year anniversary of the Convention of the Rights of the Child. At the meeting, parliamentarians will take stock of the situation of.... |
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IT is one of the most iconic images in Southeast Asian history: Thailand’s King Bhumibol (Rama IX) sitting regally before a group of prostrating, feuding politicians. The date: May 20th, 1992. The King had just intervened, demanding an end to bloody riots that had paralysed Bangkok. We all know how it ended. |
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For the past year Cloudera Inc. had bearish trend while MobileIron Inc. had bullish trend. Summary. Cloudera Inc. beats MobileIron Inc. on 5 of the 8 factors. Cloudera, Inc. operates a data management, machine learning, and analytics software platform in the United States, Europe, and Asia. |
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The 3rd China-Afghanistan-Pakistan Foreign Ministers' Dialogue was held in Islamabad on Saturday, and the three sides stressed the need to jointly safeguard regional peace and stability amid the changing and complicated circumstances. The situation in south Asia is going through profound and.... |
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NEW DELHI: After their record-breaking performance at the Junior Track Cycling World Championships in Frankfurt last week, India’s top cyclist are getting ready to take part in the 6th Track Asia Cup 2019 at the Cycling Velodrome, IG Sports Complex, here in New Delhi from September 9. |
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Alice G Wells, the acting assistant secretary for south and central Asia, on Saturday congratulated ISRO for its incredible efforts to place ‘Vikram’ lander of Chandrayaan 2 on the Moon’s south pole and said the mission is a huge step forward for India. The US diplomat also said that India will “no doubt” achieve its space aspirations. |
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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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Elisabetta Gentile Southeast Asian countries, both sending and receiving, should dismiss this outdated notion and instead view skill mobility as a catalyst for economic growth. By putting in place suitable policies, countries in the Asia and Pacific region will be able to maximize the gains from its young, dynamic, and skilled labor force. |
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(AGENPARL) – Metro Manila, dom 08 settembre 2019. 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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Southeast Asian countries, both sending and receiving, should dismiss this outdated notion and instead view skill mobility as a catalyst for economic growth. By putting in place suitable policies, countries in the Asia and Pacific region will be able to maximize the gains from its young, dynamic, and skilled labor force. |
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Indonesia's surprise plan to roll out a nickel-ore export ban two years early could scare foreign investors away from Southeast Asia's biggest economy, analysts say, as it cements a reputation for policy flip-flops. Nickel prices soared this week on supply concerns after Indonesia, the world's top.... |
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Always working a little harder than most to stay a step below reality, US Secretary of Defense Mark Esper made especially candid remarks this week that America’s INF pullout was timed for a targeting of forces against China. Speaking to Fox on August 21st, Esper said: “We want to make sure that we,.... |
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. Bhrikuti Rai is an investigative reporter for The Kathmandu Post, covering technology, environment and human rights. Before joining The Kathmandu Post in 2019, she was a reporter at Nepali Times and South Asia Check. She loves all things audio, and is co-creator of the Boju Bajai podcast. |
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The South Korean won is expected to further advance against the dollar for some time on what analysts called long-awaited but unanticipated positive developments that are helping remove some uncertainties facing Asia's fourth-largest economy. The local currency closed at 1,196.90 won to the greenback Friday, up 3. |
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Typhoon Lingling struck the island of Jeju and southern port cities overnight.
Carrie Lam surprised many on Wednesday when after three months of rallies she suddenly announced she...
The withdrawal, came after unrest that drove the former British colony to the edge of anarchy as the... |
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Gleaming in lights: An aerial view of the Marriott Renaissance Uluwatu in Bali. Marriott International’s chief operating officer for the Asia-Pacific Rajeev Menon said Indonesia was its third-biggest market in the Asia-Pacific after China and India.(Courtesy of Marriott)United States-based hotel.... |
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