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Ten years earlier, the globalisation of the Cold War had forced the US to pay more attention to South Asia. After China turned Communist in 1949 and war broke out on the Korean peninsula in 1950, Asian nations, particularly those near China, became hot spots for Cold War competition between the.... |
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Asian beauty woman putting on mask on face. Wearing corona virus prevention masks for long hours are creating irritation, skin problems, acne pimples. getty. Its starts with a seemingly harmless blackhead. Then you notice redness and swelling that will inevitably birth a dreaded pimple. |
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The State Customs Service of Kyrgyzstan, with the support of Facilitation of Trade Procedures in Central Asia program of the German Society for International Cooperation (GIZ), has launched a project on electronic interaction of state bodies at the border on the basis of Dostuk checkpoint at South-Western Customs on December 11. |
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South-east Asia's largest bank DBS will launch a digital currency exchange that will allow investors to trade in cryptocurrencies and firms to raise funds through asset tokenisation. The crypto exchange is expected to start trading as early as next week, while the securities platform will be set up in the next few months. |
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Two major lenders are expected to provide US$1.0 billion in loans to help Bangladesh procure Covid-19 vaccines, officials said on Friday. Both the World Bank (WB) and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) would deploy their preparatory missions in Bangladesh soon for the purpose, they said. |
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Kathmandu, December 11. The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has painted a bleak outlook of Nepal’s tourism sector, warning of a high probability that many tourism-related small and medium enterprises (SMEs) will go out of business and the tourism industry will face a significant loss of human capital. |
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Washington, Dec. 11 (CNA) The United States Senate on Friday adopted provisions supporting continued arms sales to Taiwan and establishing an initiative to bolster the U.S. military's presence in the Asia Pacific region, as part of an annual defense policy bill. |
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Asian markets were mixed Friday as stalled US stimulus talks and rising virus infections continued to counter vaccine optimism, while the pound struggled after Boris Johnson warned Britain could crash out of the European Union without a trade deal.
While most observers are confident the world.... |
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* Valtteri Bottas was fastest on the opening day of Formula One practice for the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix ahead of team mate Lewis Hamilton who completed a one-two for Mercedes on his return. The Finn, second in the first of Friday’s two sessions, lapped the Yas Marina track in one minute 36. |
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SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea has reported another 950 coronavirus cases, its largest daily increase since the emergence of the pandemic, as fears grow about overwhelmed hospitals in the greater capital area. The figures released by the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency on Saturday.... |
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SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea has reported another 950 coronavirus cases, its largest daily increase since the emergence of the pandemic, as fears grow about overwhelmed hospitals in the greater capital area. The figures brought the country’s caseload to 41,736, after health officials added more than 8,900 cases in the last 15 days alone. |
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The Asian Development Bank on Friday launched a $9-billion coronavirus vaccine fund for member economies, many of which have been ravaged by the pandemic. Called Asia Pacific Vaccine Access Facility, the bank said that the initiative offers rapid and equitable support to its developing members as.... |
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In October, the Port of Los Angeles reported the highest volumes in its 114-year history. Photo: Port of Los Angeles.
Container lines overloaded by 'Covid cargo crunch', World Shipping Council says. Lines hold up their hands after unprecedented surge in imports from Asia. |
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Young singer Amee wins the title of the Best New Asian Artist in Vietnam. Leading the way at the event was 20-year-old Amee who won the title of the Best New Asian Artist in Vietnam. The Hanoi born girl, whose real name is Tran Huyen My, became the youngest Vietnamese artist to receive the award. |
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Our Correspondent. Larkana. Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has said that Sindh has the honor to have the oldest police force in South Asia therefore, our police must be well trained, well-equipped, well behaved and a thoroughly professional. This he said while addressing a ceremony.... |
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Our Correspondent Larkana Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has said that Sindh has the honor to have the oldest police force in South Asia...
Our Correspondent Hyderabad The General Manager Sui Southern Gas Company Limited Abdul Waheed Jummani has assured that issues being faced by the builders regarding gas connections. |
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Austin says the Defense Department has a role in supporting critical alliances around the world, including in the Asia-Pacific. "America is strongest when it works with its allies," he says. "Over the years, I've worked hand in hand with our diplomatic colleagues and partners around the globe and.... |
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WASHINGTON — Katherine Tai, nominated to become President-elect Joe Biden’s top trade negotiator, has family roots in both China and Taiwan, she told reporters on Friday, answering questions bubbling in Asia since her nomination first surfaced earlier this week. If confirmed as U.S. |
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Saudi Arabia’s strategic geographic location at the intersection of Europe, Asia, and Africa positions itself to become a leading global logistics hub by promoting the ease of movement of people and goods across the Kingdom. Enhancing the financial sustainability of logistics development in part.... |
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Positioning George Town as a smart city is the best way to increase the people’s quality of life and standard of living. Established as an entrepôt in 1786 by the East India Company’s Francis Light, George Town was the first British settlement in Southeast Asia. Today, it is the capital of Penang. |
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The year 2020 was marked with unprecedented chaos, unthinkable confusion, and unparalleled commotion. The pandemic that spread across the world compelled entire continents to experience a lockdowna sight we never thought to witness. From Europe to Asia; from North America to Australia; the ... |
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LARKANA - Sindh Chief Minister (CM) Syed Murad Ali Shah has said that Sindh has the honour to have the oldest police force in South Asia; therefore, |
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Firstly and most importantly, the coronavirus pandemic has disrupted international shipping from Asia, and there is a shortage of containers in China because empty ones have not been returned from ports around the world. At the same time, anxious British consumers have begun stockpiling goods –.... |
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“Charging Jimmy Lai under Hong Kong’s new national security law marks a dangerous escalation in China’s attacks on Hong Kong’s independent media,” said Steven Butler, CPJ’s Asia programme coordinator, in Washington, DC. “China appears intent on crushing what remains of Hong Kong’s much vaunted tradition of press freedom. |
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(AGENPARL) – WASHINGTON (DC), ven 11 dicembre 2020 Author/Editor: International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept. Publication Date: December 11, 2020 Electronic Access: Free Download. Use the free Adobe Acrobat Reader to view this PDF file Summary: The authorities have requested a three-month extension of the Extended Credit. |
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