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Warning: Photos may be distressing. Parks authorities in Zimbabwe said Monday that the recent deaths of elephants have been caused by a bacterial disease that has previously affected elephants in Asia and other animals in southern Africa, although more tests will still be carried out. |
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The broadening of US restrictions against China’s high-tech sector—with the addition of the country’s largest chip maker Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp. (SMIC) to the US government’s Entity List —threatens to disrupt the complex technology supply chains that bind US, Chinese, and other Asian manufacturers. |
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A girl wears a protective face mask gets her hands sanitized by her caretaker at Ghesseye Man (My Story) kindergarten, amid the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Tehran, Iran September 27, 2020. Picture taken September 27, 2020. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS. |
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HONG KONG Sept. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- iClick Interactive Asia Group Limited ("iClick" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: ICLK), an independent online marketing and enterprise data solutions provider in China launched its flagship marketing analysis tool, iNsights, which gives brands in-depth and.... |
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The brighter mood was seen extending to Europe, with eurostoxx 50 futures and Germany’s DAX futures jumping 1.7% each at the open, while London’s FTSE futures climbed 1.3%. MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan advanced 0.7% to 551.48, but stayed within striking distance of a two-month low of 543. |
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A risk premium from fighting in the Caucasus region along the intersection of Europe and Asia along with fireworks during the final weeks of the presidential campaign could move the needle for the price of oil, though some analysts are cautious about demand. |
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The Asia-Pacific region faces unprecedented challenges brought by the COVID-19 pandemic on governments to ensure learning continuity and on learners, parents, teachers, and caregivers. While the pandemic continues to unfold, it is increasingly evident that education itself will be defined by a new.... |
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Australia’s coronavirus hot spot, Victoria state, on Monday recorded its lowest number of new infections in more than three months as the nation’s second-largest city, Melbourne, further eased its lockdown restrictions. The easing of restrictions in Melbourne, the state capital, will allow most.... |
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Disclaimer: The views expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the views of the IMF, its Executive Board, or IMF management.
Summary: This paper examines the role of social spending in improving socioeconomic outcomes in the Middle East and Central Asia. |
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AIRASIA's financial services venture BigPay will be expanding its e-wallet services to Singapore, with early access available to users in the coming weeks. The Malaysia-based fintech will roll out its mobile money app and accompanying prepaid Visa card with two core features - payments and remittance - to all Singapore residents. |
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NANJING China Sept. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- "Charm of Jiangsu" Tourism Routes collection unveiled the winning submissions at the Nanjing Museum in early September, 2020. The winners in this travel routes planning contest are set to show visitors different sides of Jiangsu and start an unforgettable travel experience. |
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SHANGHAI Sept. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- On September 25, 2020 , BIORAY LABORATORIES Inc. ("Bioraylab"), a company specialized in gene therapy and cell drug R&D, announced for the first time that clinical trials of non-viral PD1 specific targeted CAR T therapy in relapsed/refractory B-cell.... |
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Psst! We are giving away movie passes here! https://t.me/asiaonecom - Panchshil Foundation, the CSR Arm of Panchshil Realty, Congratulates Chahal
PUNE, India Sept. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Iqbal Singh Chahal, I.A.S., Municipal Commissioner of the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai , has become.... |
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Vividthree Holdings Ltd, a diversified entertainment company specializing in the production of immersive experiences with mixed technologies, and Resurgence, a Singapore-based, Southeast Asian-focused professional esports organisation, will combine their strengths to co-produce immersive esports.... |
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The winners were selected from 461 entries received from 16 countries in Asia. The 2019 ASRA saw 80 shortlisted companies from 13 countries competing in the finals across 19 awards categories. As institutional investors require greater accountability regarding a company’s sustainability performance,.... |
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In other developments around the Asia-Pacific region: — Myanmar health authorities reported 743 new cases of the coronavirus, bringing the country’s total over the 10,000 mark. The state-owned Global New Light of Myanmar newspaper reported Monday that the Health Ministry announced a total of 10,734 cases, including 226 deaths. |
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DUBLIN Sept. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Asia Pacific Oral Antibiotics Market 2020-2030 by Drug Class, Action Mechanism, Drug Origin, Activity Spectrum, Application, Drug Type, and Country: Trend Forecast and Growth Opportunity" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. Asia Pacific oral antibiotics market will grow by 4. |
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DUBLIN Sept. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. Asia Pacific oral antibiotics market will grow by 4.6% annually with a total addressable market cap of $103.3 billion over 2020-2030 owing to the rising infection complications associated with.... |
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European stocks jumped on Monday, led by a rally in bank shares, as investor sentiment was bolstered by M&A announcements. Asian equities and US futures gained, while oil retreated.
Holdings Plc surged 11 per cent after its biggest shareholder raised its stake in a bet the embattled lender will return to paying dividends. |
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Asia North Korea Accuses South of Intrusion in Search for National's Body
By Kyodo News 28 September 2020. SEOUL—North Korea on Sunday accused South Korea of intrusion into its territory as it searches for the body of a man killed by North Korean troops earlier this week. |
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TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mostly higher in muted trading Monday, ahead of the first U.S. presidential debate and a national holiday in China later in the week. Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 rose 0.7% to 23,371.70, while South Korea's Kospi added 1.5% to 2,312.96. Australia's S&P/ASX 200 gained nearly 0. |
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The UK's international organisation for educational and cultural opportunities announces the East Asian winners of its prestigious IELTS Prize; 29 talented students from across East Asia will receive a share of GBP 187,000 prize fund helping them to realise international study ambitions; Despite.... |
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The UK's international organisation for educational and cultural opportunities announces the East Asian winners of its prestigious IELTS Prize; 29 talented students from across East Asia will receive a share of GBP 187,000 prize fund helping them to realise international study ambitions; Despite.... |
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The UK's international organisation for educational and cultural opportunities announces the East Asian winners of its prestigious IELTS Prize; 29 talented students from across East Asia will receive a share of GBP 187,000 prize fund helping them to realise international study ambitions; Despite.... |
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HY bonds have delivered historically attractive returns and also offer diversification benefits due to their low correlation with other asset classes. Compared to loans and IG bonds, HY bonds have, over time, provided the opportunity to pick up additional yield relative to the perceived incremental credit or default risk. |
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