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Speaking at an online conference held by VSS on December 24 to discuss development orientations in 2021, the Deputy PM highlighted the achievements of the sector in 2020, especially health insurance coverage reaching 90.85%. He attributed the results to the involvement of the entire political.... |
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At the ceremony, the top legislator presented the first class Labour Order from the State to Standing NA Vice Chairwoman Tong Thi Phong, Chairman of the NA’s Committee for External Relations Nguyen Van Giau, Chairman of the NA’s Finance-Budget Committee Nguyen Duc Hai, Chairman of the NA’s Committee.... |
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During a teleconference on December 24 to review the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development’s performance in 2020 and set tasks for 2021, PM Phuc affirmed that agriculture, farmers and rural development continued to be an important mainstay of the economy despite difficulties this year. |
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As of December 21, the credit growth stood at 10.14%, Tu said. The SBV managed growth this year in accordance with the absorption level of the economy and with a focus on production – business, consumption, and prioritised sectors under the Government’s guidelines. |
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The country has been expanding its mass testing program to slow the rate of transmissions and more than 118,000 tests were conducted on Thursday alone. Officials are also clamping down on private gatherings through Jan. 3, shutting down national parks and ski resorts and setting fines for restaurants if they receive groups of five people or more. |
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Attendees take photos as bride Chen Yaxuan and groom Dou Di walk onto the stage during their wedding banquet in Beijing on Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020. While Zoom weddings may have become a new trend elsewhere, couples in China are feeling some, if not all, sense of normalcy nearly a year into the pandemic. |
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People wearing face masks walk past a bank's electronic board showing the Hong Kong share index in Hong Kong, Monday, Dec. 21, 2020. Shares have started the week out on a sour note in Asia as worsening coronavirus outbreaks overshadow news that U.S. lawmakers finally have a deal on more support for American families and businesses. |
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SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea has reported its largest daily increase in coronavirus infections on Christmas Day, as the prime minister pleaded for vigilance to arrest a viral surge that has worsened hospitalization and deaths.
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Asia Today: S. Korea reports record surge, ramps up testing |
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A visitor tries a plant-based meat substitute product at the Restaurant & Bar and Gourmet Asia expo at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition centre in |
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VOA Asia looks at some of 2020’s biggest stories, as U.S. President-elect Joe Biden views Asia, U.S. relations with Taiwan, new tech priorities, COVID, robotic pigeons, and in memoriam. |
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Rachel Yu studied music at her university due to her passion for music as a youngster. Inspired by the touring talks held by eminent music producer and composer Chiu Tsang-hei, she entered the My Main Stage Music Production Pilot Programme early this year. |
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Elephants are very huge mammalian wild animal, they are the largest exist land animal ever discovered. We as human being see for the first can lead to shock or definitely shock because of their size. Haven’t elephant before? Elephant can be found at Sub – sahara Africa, South Asia, and Southeast.... |
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In terms of regulation the Indian Supreme Court overruled a decision to revoke a ban on cryptocurrencies in March this year, and most countries in Southeast Asia continue to move towards legalising the sale of cryptocurrencies. Though some governments prohibit the use of cryptocurrencies for.... |
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Myanmar’s human rights body said it will not investigate the case of 17 villagers allegedly abducted by the government military nine months ago in war-torn Rakhine state, angering family members of the men who say they were lied to and given the runaround by authorities. |
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A murky business partnership between the armed forces of Myanmar and Vietnam, with Myanmar’s Mytel telecom company as a nexus, helps funds Myanmar military atrocities in Rakhine state and other conflict zones, an investigative report by human rights activists says. |
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(AGENPARL) – GLOBAL, gio 24 dicembre 2020 Ships have also resorted to sailing to Asia via the Cape of Good Hope, adding to average tonne-mile and pushing… Related Stories International Group reports $1.8bn payouts for ships under pilotage Grindrod signs sale and leaseback deal for MR tanker Dry bulk. |
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Iranian family wear protective masks to prevent contracting a coronavirus, as they stand at Grand Bazaar in Tehran, Iran February 20, 2020. WANA (West Asia News Agency)/Nazanin Tabatabaee via REUTERS.
CAIRO 24 December 2020: The Egyptian Health Ministry reported 1,021 new coronavirus cases over.... |
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With increasing optimism this quarter fuelled by abundant liquidity, Singapore real estate investors are set to continue expanding their global portfolio, with increasing interest outside Asia Pacific, though China remains key.
Singapore. WITH increasing optimism this quarter fuelled by abundant.... |
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Dirty and clean tanker markets across Asia-Pacific are expected to stage a modest recovery next year, but pre-pandemic demand is unlikely to return anytime soon, unless there are a series of bullish surprises. Freight market participants do not expect next year to be worse off than second-half 2020.... |
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The COVID-19 pandemic continues to destabilize the world in more ways than one, as freight rates surge for trading firms in Asia as the result of global supply chain disruption. Trading firms are facing delayed deliveries and potential business losses, and pointing their finger at logistics companies. |
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Israel is working towards formalising relations with a fifth Muslim country, possibly in Asia, during US President Donald Trump's term, an Israeli cabinet minister said on Wednesday. The White House has brokered rapprochements between Israel and the UAE, Bahrain, Sudan and Morocco this year. |
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Besides its beauty, the fossilized flower is noteworthy because of the journey it took: It bloomed on the ancient supercontinent Gondwanaland and was encased in amber before hitching a ride on a continental plate known as the West Burma Block. That plate slowly shifted from Australia to Southeast Asia, a journey of 4,000 miles. |
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The Qatar Olympic Committee held a celebration last evening in honour of organisations and individuals who played a role in Doha winning the bid to host the 2030 Asian Games. The ceremony was held under the patronage of His Excellency Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad al-Thani, President of the Qatar Olympic.... |
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December 23, 2020. The coronavirus has crept back into parts of East Asia that had been widely regarded for handling the pandemic well. Thousands of truck drivers at the British port of Dover lashed out in an uproar over a shortage of COVID-19 tests. And, talks between the EU and China on how to.... |
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