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ICMR-NIN Director R. Hemalatha has been elected unanimously for the executive committee of Federation of Asian Nutrition Societies (FANS) for a four-year term 2019-23. FANS is an international body of professional nutrition societies and associations from across Asia. |
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Dubai-based LCC flydubai will expand services to Thailand and Myanmar by adding Krabi and Yangon routes to its network this winter. Flydubai plans to launch daily Dubai-Yangon (Myanmar)-Krabi (Thailand) services, from Dec. 10, becoming the first United Arab Emirates (UAE) carrier to offer direct flights to Krabi. |
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. The writer is a freelance journalist and a correspondent for The Diplomat, based in Lahore, Pakistan. His research focuses primarily on the analysis of South Asian security and politics. His work has been featured in number of renowned media outlets including Foreign Policy, Al-Jazeera, The.... |
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Russia on Wednesday impressed on Pakistan the need to de-escalate tensions in South Asia on a day Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan pledged to become the voice of Kashmir and raise the issue at all global fora, including the United Nations (UN). In a press release, the Russian foreign ministry said.... |
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KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- Asian Tour leader Jazz Janewattananond of Thailand is vying for a better result when he tees-off in the second edition of the Sarawak Golf Championship in Kuching, starting tomorrow. The 23-year-old who clinched a joint runners-up finish in the first edition of the.... |
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Lack of sleep can lead to many health issues including fatigue, sudden weight loss, dark circles, anxiety, irritability, lack of focus, bodyache, hypertension and the list is endless. In this day and age, maintaining a proper sleep cycle is quite challenging considering the work-life, , poor.... |
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Kashmir News Latest Updates: Pakistan on Wednesday summoned India's Deputy High Commissioner Gaurav Ahluwalia and condemned the alleged "unprovoked ceasefire violations" by Indian troops across the Line of Control which killed a civilian. Mohammad Faisal, Director General (South Asia and SAARC) and.... |
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The new industrial waste-power plant will use Japan's gasification with ash-melting technology. Located in the Map Ta Phut Industrial Estate, this plant is a spinoff business built on the principle of a circular economy. It will be the first in Southeast Asia to feature this world-class industrial.... |
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As I write this, I am contemplating the amount of money I will have to spend to apply for a visa to the US. First, I need to set aside $200, or roughly 10,000 pesos, just to file my application. Before that, I will need to shell out another couple of thousand pesos to cover round-trip transportation.... |
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Li-Fi Market Overview. global Li-Fi market is slated to reach a market valuation of USD 51 Bn by the end of 2023 at a stellar CAGR of 70%. Li-Fi an emerging wireless technology which holds the promise to alleviate the problems faced by 5G. Li-Fi uses light instead of radio frequency for data transmission, which makes it super-fast. |
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U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper this month said he was in favour of placing ground-launched, intermediate-range missiles in Asia, a day after the United States withdrew from the Intermediate Nuclear Forces (INF) treaty with Russia. “The U.S. pointed out that it is now examining a plan for.... |
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Li-Fi Market Overview. global Li-Fi market is slated to reach a market valuation of USD 51 Bn by the end of 2023 at a stellar CAGR of 70%. Li-Fi an emerging wireless technology which holds the promise to alleviate the problems faced by 5G. Li-Fi uses light instead of radio frequency for data transmission, which makes it super-fast. |
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Slice ICS platform now used by top insurers in the U.S., Canada, UK, and Asia Pacific. Slice Labs Inc., the first on-demand insurance cloud platform provider, announced today that it has entered into a proof-of-value contract with Sompo Holdings Asia (SOMPO), regionally headquartered in Singapore and part of Sompo Holdings, a top Japanese insurer. |
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In this Aug. 1, 2019, photo, currency traders watch monitors at the foreign exchange dealing room of the KEB Hana Bank headquarters in Seoul, South Korea. Asian shares were mostly higher Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019, after the U.S. said it would hold off on tariffs of Chinese imports of mobile phones,.... |
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The 23-year-old Jazz, arguably the hottest player on the Asian Tour this season, enjoyed a joint runner-up finish last year after closing with a superb eight-under-par 64 to finish one shot shy of the winner at the Damai Golf and Country Club. He returns to the same venue this week, bidding for a.... |
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BANGKOK/SINGAPORE -- Southeast Asian countries remain concerned about adverse effects on tourism caused by the closure of Hong Kong International Airport, even though flights partially resumed after several days of anti-government protests. The closure spread jitters in Southeast Asia's.... |
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Investors are also concerned about weakening economic data in Europe and Asia. Dow Industrial futures are pointing to anearly 400 point drop or 1.5 percent. S&P 500 futures are pointing to a fall of 1.4 percent when the market opens. Nasdaq futures are lower by more than 1.6 percent. The yield curve is blaring a recession warning. |
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Banpu Public Company Limited, a leading integrated energy solutions company in Asia-Pacific has joined up with Board Game Night or BGN , a cast board game program attracting the biggest audience in Thailand, to organize roadshow activities on the concept of Learning Playing as part of the BANPU B-Sports Thailand 2 nd year program. |
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HONG KONG - Asian stocks rallied Wednesday after the United States decided to postpone some tariffs on Chinese goods , fueling hopes for a trade deal between the two countries. Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index gained 0.5%, with tech stocks leading the way. Tencent advanced 2.7% ahead of its quarterly results, which will be released later in the day. |
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(Bloomberg) -- The risk of overseas investors in rupee bonds getting caught wrong-footed and weakening India’s currency further is surging as losses this month outpace Asian peers amid mounting geopolitical tensions in the region. A sharp drop in the rupee may wipe out most of the profits for.... |
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DELEGATION of the Myanmar Girl Guides left Yangon International Airport for New Tapei City to attend the 13th Asia Pacific Regional Conference on 12 August evening. The delegation was led by Chief Commissioner Dr Tin Hla Kyi, International Commissioner Daw Helen Lun Pum and Trainer Daw Lynn Lynn Htaik. |
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Stocks in Asia Pacific traded higher Wednesday afternoon as the U.S. announced a delay in the implementation of tariffs on some Chinese goods. Tensions in Hong Kong remained high after the city's airport saw disruptions for a second day on Tuesday as a result of ongoing protests. |
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Global Times. By Wang Cong in Dubai Source:Global Times Published: 2019/8/13 22:28:40. Nation's success inspires many across the globe, but misinformation thrives. For both leisure and work assignments, I have been on the road - or more precisely in the air - for the past few weeks, travelling from Asia to Europe to Africa. |
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The median forecast from the poll of 13 economists was for annual growth of 4.8% in April-June, faster than the first quarter's 4.5% pace. Individual forecasts ranged from 4.3% to 5.0%. If the pace tops 4.5%, Malaysia will be the first Southeast Asian country to report an acceleration in growth in the second quarter. |
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(Reuters) - Southeast Asian stock markets mirrored a global stock rally on Wednesday, boosted by Washington's decision to delay tariffs on some Chinese goods, with Thailand leading gains.
About half of the $300 billion worth of Chinese goods slated to be slapped with 10% tariffs on Sept. |
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