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SYDNEY/PARIS – A group of Asian airlines canceled an annual gathering of their executives next week due to the “unpredictability” of the situation in Hong Kong, they said late on Wednesday. Hong Kong anti-government protesters on Wednesday paralyzed parts of the Asian financial hub for a third.... |
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MANILA -- VegFest Pilipinas will return for its fourth run at the BGC Arts Center on November 16 to 17. Touted as the “biggest vegan festival in Asia,” the two-day event will feature a total of 150 all-vegan merchants showcasing a whole host of food and non-food items free of any animal products. |
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Cabello leads the list of 20 artists who made the first ever Time 100 Next. She is joined by fellow singers including Maggie Rogers, Billie Ellish and the woman many are already hailing as the future of hip-hop, Megan Thee Stallion. 'Known for her dexterous flow and lyrical mastery, Megan exudes a.... |
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Finance firms in Hong Kong urged staff on Wednesday to seek safety or work from home as anti-government protests paralysed the city’s business district for a third day in one of the biggest disruptions faced by the Asian finance hub. While flexible work arrangements have become the norm for many big.... |
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(Bloomberg) -- On his path to becoming Asia’s longest-serving leader, Hun Sen has mastered the art of fighting for power.When he first took charge of Cambodia as a 33-year-old in 1985, he battled remnants of the Khmer Rouge for control of the Southeast Asian nation. |
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Deeba Shahnaz Akhter. It is matter of great honour for the country that Pakistan Rescue Team of Emergency Services Academy Rescue 1122 Lahore Pakistan has become the first team in the South Asia got United Nations International Search and Rescue Advisory Group (INSARAG) External Classification (IEC). |
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Increasing numbers of children and families have been giving FootGolf a try at Horizons Golf Resort in the past six months in the count down to the start of the sport's 2019 Asia Cup and FIFG 250 World Tour. Ben Reynolds, the sponsorship director for the FootGolf Asia Cup and president of Nelson Bay.... |
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The global orthodontic supplies market size will grow by USD 2.42 billion during 2020-2024. This market report provides a detailed analysis of the market by geography (Asia, Europe, North America, and ROW), and type (fixed braces, removable braces, adhesives, and accessories). This press release features multimedia. |
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ReCAAP Information Sharing Centre released the October 2019 Monthly Report on Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia. Overall Summary A total of seven incidents of armed robbery against ships were reported in Asia in October 2019; No piracy incident was reported; There were also no reports.... |
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On November 9, 2019 the international community witnessed two different state-policy versions in South Asia: First, Pakistan government’s historical Kartarpur peace initiative– launched via its state policy of religious glasnost shown to the Sikh community by Islamabad in order to facilitate.... |
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On November 9, 2019 the international community witnessed two different state-policy versions in South Asia: First, Pakistan government’s historical Kartarpur peace initiative– launched via its state policy of religious glasnost shown to the Sikh community by Islamabad in order to facilitate.... |
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Pop princess Katy Perry rubbed shoulders with the Prince of Wales in India when she joined him for a meeting of his British Asian Trust (BAT). The singer, who appeared at a music festival in Mumbai this week, chatted to Charles as he took part in a BAT advisory board meeting at an exclusive hotel in the city. |
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Pop princess Katy Perry rubbed shoulders with the Prince of Wales in India when she joined him for a meeting of his British Asian Trust (BAT). The singer, who appeared at a music festival in Mumbai this week, chatted to Charles as he took part in a BAT advisory board meeting at an exclusive hotel in the city. |
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SINGAPOREAs the air transport market in the Asia-Pacific region becomes more competitive, yields from ticket revenue have fallen and airlines are increasingly turning to ancillary revenue to supplement operating income. However, many airline practitioners agree that many areas in this field are still untapped and more revenue can still be gained. |
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To further boost the productivity of the aging population in the Philippines and other economies in Asia and the Pacific region, governments are urged to adopt technology policies that improve elderly people’s health, extend skills and working lives, and facilitate job matching. |
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ISTANBUL. Second only to the U.S. in TV series exports, Turkey has appealed to audience from 146 countries across the world with more than 150 TV series. Entertaining more than 700 million audience from Europe, Middle East, Central Asia, Africa, and the U.S. so far, Turkey is expected to earn $1 billion in TV series exports by 2023. |
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Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Takehiko Nakao met with the President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev on Wednesday for the second time since Mirziyoyev became President. . "ADB values its deep and strong ties with Uzbekistan since the country joined ADB in 1995, and will continue to support.... |
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(Bangkok, November 14, 2019) – Cambodian authorities should drop the bogus espionage charges against two former Radio Free Asia (RFA) journalists, Human Rights Watch said today. Uon Chhin and Yeang Sothearin were arrested on November 14, 2017 but have not been brought to trial. |
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The mythical and elusive " Bigfoot " is a creature of legend, but for millions of years, the original Bigfoot a shaggy, bipedal ape twice the size of an adult human roamed the forests of Southeast Asia, before going extinct hundreds of thousands of years ago. |
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Shares of Canada Goose Holdings Inc. sank even though it beat expectations as revenue grow more than 25 per cent in its most recent quarter partly as a result of a jump in Asia despite ongoing tensions in Hong Kong. Canada Goose shares lost $4.96 or 9.6 per cent at $46.82 in afternoon trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange. |
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Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Takehiko Nakao met with the President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev on Wednesday for the second time since Mirziyoyev became President. . "ADB values its deep and strong ties with Uzbekistan since the country joined ADB in 1995, and will continue to support.... |
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November 13, 2019, 9:09 pm Sri Lanka’s Central Bank has turned to Japan to bolster the debt-ridden South Asian island’s flagging international reserves, Nikkei Asian Review (NAR) reported yesterday. NAR added that Sri Lanka is putting the final touches on a plan to issue $500 million in samurai.... |
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Countries in must implement tougher plastic waste policies to tackle the pollution problem. A new assessment by UN Environment Programme (UNEP) has found limited packaging-related policies and weak enforcement are aggravating the issue of in countries across the region. |
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NEW YORK (AP) - Scientists say they were unable to confirm a highly publicized 2014 study that suggested banking culture can promote dishonesty. New lab experiments with bankers in the Middle East and Asia Pacific turned out differently, maybe indicating that the original finding doesn't apply.... |
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Topgolf is playing its next stage of international expansion. What Happened. On Tuesday, the Texas-based company said it entered a franchise agreement with Sports Entertainment Asia, H.K. Limited (SEAL) with plans to open venues in Greater China and the Philippines. "This franchise partnership marks a pivotal step in the Topgolf growth story. |
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