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)--The Korea Fund, Inc. (NYSE:KF) (the “Fund”) announced today that it is pursuing arrangements with JPMorgan Asset Management (Asia Pacific) Limited (“JPMorgan”) to serve as investment manager and administrator of the Fund. This follows a search process conducted by the Fund’s Board in light of Allianz Global Investors U. |
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COVID-19 war expanding ties from national defense to public health worldwide. Russia, a traditional ally of India, appears keen to collaborate in manufacturing its COVID-19 vaccine Sputnik V, which it claims is the world's first against the deadly virus, Nikkei Asia Review writes in the article.... |
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Most probably Asia will be the new center of this emerging world order. Not surprisingly the US started its “Pivot to Asia” policy in 2011 emphasizing that the Asia Pacific will soon become the single most important region of the world. After overcoming the chaos of the 1990s Russia also has attached great significance to Asia. |
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The initiative a long-term policy and investment programme aimed at boosting infrastructure development, trade and accelerating economic integration to connect Asia with Africa and Europe was unveiled in 2013 by Chinese President Xi Jinping. BRI consists of a Silk Road Economic Belt, a.... |
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Plentiful monsoon rains spurred Indian farmers to plant summer crops across a record swathe of farmland 7% bigger than last year, promising a bumper harvest in Asia's third-biggest economy, despite the rapid spread of coronavirus. Farm ministry data shows growers sowed 108.2 million hectares (267. |
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New Delhi: The world is ready to witness the second penumbral lunar eclipse of 2020. This year saw its first lunar eclipse on January 10 and now the second penumbral lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) is on the intervening night of June 5-6 respectively. In Asia, Australia, Europe and Africa – the second penumbral lunar eclipse will be visible. |
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The ministers exchanged views on efforts to maintain supply chains and market stability, and strengthen the post-epidemic economic resilience of the EAS region, calling for initiatives that will “expedite a sustainable economic recovery and resilience,” according to a joint media statement of the meeting. |
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Oxford Energy Podcast – Scenarios for Asian long-term contracts before and after COVID-19 [GGP]
In this podcast David Ledesma talks with Agnieszka Ason about her new paper on scenarios for Asian long-term LNG contracts (LNG SPAs) before and after COVID-19. |
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Securing a US$ 1.15 million grant, the University of Sri Jayewardenepura’s Centre for Dengue Research has become a strong part of the global ‘Asian and American Center for Arbovirus Research and Enhanced Surveillance Programme’ (A2CARES). This major grant to the Centre for Dengue Research headed by Prof. |
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The report that the new Government is preparing to recall the labour officers attached to the various Sri Lankan diplomatic missions in 14 countries, especially in West Asia and the Gulf region is disturbing, to say the least. This is a matter that needs serious reconsideration for it involves.... |
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In a statement, Duterte hailed Abe, Japan’s longest serving premier, as “a leader with a bold vision and firm determination.” “The bilateral relations between the Philippines and Japan, now a strategic partnership, greatly flourished during his tenure,” Duterte said, as both countries have one of the closest partnerships in Asia. |
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Newfoundland and Labrador currently has one active case of COVID-19, which was reported on Friday after the province went over two weeks with no new cases. Public health officials said that case involves a woman under the age of 19 who recently returned from Asia. |
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To emphasize the critical role of immunization in preventing vaccine-preventable diseases, the University of the Philippines College of Medicine’s Mu Sigma Phi Medical Sorority — the first recognized medical sorority in Asia — organized a webinar series titled “Immunization in the Time of Pandemia. |
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Kids and kids at heart can now enjoy an amazing shopping experience with Toy Kingdom’s recent launching of its very own shopping website — As one of the leading toy stores in the Philippines and the largest toy store chain in the Asia- Pacific region, Toy Kingdom continues to deliver its mission of.... |
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ISLAMABAD (APP): High Commissioner of Nepal to Pakistan Ms Sewa Adhikari Saturday stressed urgent need for exploring investment avenues in various sectors among SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation) member countries. Talking to a delegation led by Iftikhar Ali Malik, President.... |
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In the second quarter this year, the volume of office real estate traded in Hong Kong collapsed by 95%, according to a report by Real Capital Analytics (RCA). That was more than any other major Asia-Pacific market analyzed by RCA. Values of Class A office buildings in the city fell last year by 7%,.... |
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European countries reported more deaths due to COVID-19 than Asian countries at the beginning of the outbreak. What could be the reason? It could be because more people in developing Asian countries, including India, live in indoor spaces with good ventilation, say Indian doctors. |
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The 24th death anniversary of Prof Ediriweera Sarachchandra fell on August 16, 2020. From the beginning of history most Asian nations adored and idealised their saints, philosophers and those who belonged to the Arts and who have stamped infinity on the lives and thoughts of their respective countries. |
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Colombo, Sri Lanka —Thousands of micro, small, and medium enterprises, and millions of farmers across Asia and the Pacific stand to benefit from the first phase of Covid-19 crisis response funding from IFC, a member of the World Bank Group. As the pandemic continues to send shockwaves through the.... |
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Economic and trade ministers of 18 countries, including India, the U.S., and China, agreed at the East Asia Summit that trade restrictive measures taken to address the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic must be transparent and temporary, according to a statement. |
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Economic and trade ministers of 18 countries, including India, the US, and China, at the East Asia Summit agreed that trade restrictive measures taken to address the impact of coronavirus pandemic must be transparent and temporary, according to a statement. |
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The latest: A number of countries in Asia are poised to tighten COVID-19 restrictions amid a surge in coronavirus cases. In South Korea, health officials on Saturday reported 323 new cases — the 16th consecutive day of triple-digit jumps, bringing the national caseload to 19,400. Fatalities reached 321 after five more deaths overnight. |
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The nations are the only countries in the world with new cases of polio, after the Production of the polio vaccine was halted in March to limit the risk of transmitting COVID-19 between children, parents and health workers, Radio Free Europe reported . |
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NEW DELHI: Students across India protested on Saturday against the government’s decision to conduct engineering and medical exams next week despite a spike in coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases, with the South Asian country registering a record number of infections every day. |
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Article content continued. “People simply fall in love with the food and wine experience at the bistro,” says Dhaliwal, Kismet’s operations manager. “We offer a combination of Indian fusion dishes and people love the experience of trying unique wine blends with such flavourful dishes. |
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