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BAGHDAD - The curfew imposed on the capital in the past two days has been lifted. The influence of Moqtada al-Sadr on the protests has been felt. A representative of Grand Ayatollah Al Sistani makes an appeal. Baghdad (AsiaNews/Agencies) – About a hundred people have died, mostly protesters, 4,000.... |
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Crossbridge Capital Asia CEO Yai Sukonthabhund’s personal portfolio consists of real estate, fixed income and equities. The biggest part of his liquid assets is invested through managed portfolios that are allocated in fixed income while retaining some exposure to equities. He will also tactically trade foreign exchange if an opportunity arises. |
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Tourists and residents enjoy the sunset in Zadar, Croatia. [Photo/China Daily] BEIJING -- Chinese tourists spent $127.5 billion overseas in the first half of 2019, according to a report released by the State Administration of Foreign Exchange. Asia took the lion's share of Chinese tourists' consumption with 54 percent of the total. |
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“It is not necessary to be the first (in implementing 5G). Maybe Malaysia can be number two or three as it gives more room to learn from others’ mistakes. “But Malaysia should not take a wait-and-see approach either in pursuing 5G, although the technology is not widely available yet, as the adoption.... |
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There are around 300 wild elephants in the park, which covers more than 2,000sqkm of forest and...
Hardcore protesters trashed dozens of subway stations, vandalised shops with mainland China ties, built...
North Korea's Kim Myong Gil and Stephen Biegun, the special envoy of US President Donald Trump, are. |
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LONDON: Asian spot prices for liquefied natural gas (LNG) slipped this week, with many Chinese and other regional players absent from the market due to the Golden Week holiday and no respite seen from rising supplies. The average LNG price for November delivery into northeast Asia was estimated at $5. |
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VOA's Muhammad Ikram contributed to this report. Pakistan remains at risk of being placed on the "blacklist" of Financial Action Task Force (FATF), a global watchdog monitoring terror financing and money laundering around the world, experts warn. The global watchdog's regional body - Asia Pacific.... |
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He asked each parish to start a social ministry to address community needs and to advocate for related legislation. He spearheaded the creation of the Catholic Foundation of the Diocese of St. Cloud to provide financial aid to students in Catholic education and other ministries. |
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A total 20 university and vocational students had been rewarded inclusion in the 2019 Panasonic Scholarship Asia program in a ceremony held in the company’s Taytay, Rizal headquarters. Panasonic Manufacturing Philippines Corp. said the scholarship program is in line with its vision of returning to.... |
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The son of one of Britain's best known property developers and a company controlled by Asia's richest man are in the final round of bidding for the site of the old Earls Court Exhibition Centre in West London. City sources said Capital & Counties, which owns the site, recently held a board meeting.... |
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VOA's Muhammad Ikram contributed to this report. Pakistan remains at risk of being placed on the "blacklist" of Financial Action Task Force (FATF), a global watchdog monitoring terror financing and money laundering around the world, experts warn. The global watchdog's regional body — Asia Pacific.... |
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Over the last week the German newspaper Der Spiegel and Sydney Morning Herald disclosed that the Australian Government was carrying out electronic surveillance and eavesdropping on phone and internet communications. The security organization Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) concealed special.... |
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Pan Asia Bank recently conducted the Pan Asia Bank Sammana Carnival, Garu Saru, a first of its kind in the industry for its loyal customer base of government pensioners. Over 600 pensioners participated in this event, which was held recently at the Galle Fort Lawyers’ car park, organised with the.... |
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Increasing political and economic pressure on Iran, exacerbated by the renewed economic sanctions resulting from the U.S. withdrawal from the 2015 nuclear deal known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), has led Tehran to seek support from the two major Eurasian political and economic.... |
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Bank Pictet & Cie Asia Ltd increased its stake in Facebook Inc (FB) by 28.88% based on its latest 2019Q2 regulatory filing with the SEC. Bank Pictet & Cie Asia Ltd bought 2,190 shares as the company’s stock rose 0.62% . The institutional investor held 9,773 shares of the technology company at the end of 2019Q2, valued at $1. |
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The oldest known tools from South Asian rainforests have been found in Sri Lanka—tiny, retouched stones called microliths that date back around 45,000 years. Archaeologists had previously thought that rainforests presented a barrier to the early spread of humankind. |
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The 2-day, 12th South Asian Economic Summit (SAES) organised by the Institute of Policy Studies (IPS) was held last week at the Colombo Hilton with the opening remarks being made by Dr. Dushni Weerakoon, Executive Director, IPS. The first Summit was held in Colombo in 2008 and so far 11 Summits have.... |
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A group of students wearing masks barged into event organised by South Asia Solidarity Group at SOAS University. The students showed rainbow banner reading, 'Gay for JandK' and '370 is Homophobic.' Actvist Kavita Krishnan and writer Nitasha Kaul were speaking at the event. |
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Alex Diakhite uncorked a big second-half explosion to tow University of the East (UE) to an impressive 80-74 victory over favored Adamson University at the start of the second round of Season 82 University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) men’s basketball tournament yesterday at the Mall of Asia Arena. |
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Newport Asia Llc increased its stake in Alibaba Group Holding (BABA) by 2.77% based on its latest 2019Q2 regulatory filing with the SEC. Newport Asia Llc bought 30,000 shares as the company’s stock declined 8.56% . The institutional investor held 1.11 million shares of the business services company at the end of 2019Q2, valued at $188. |
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The four-point proposal placed by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at the India Economic Summit in New Delhi makes perfect sense, and indeed South Asia stands to become stronger, more connected, and more peaceful by taking note. The region of South Asia is one of tremendous diversity, and our.... |
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Hong Kong’s metro system stayed shut yesterday, paralysing transport in the Asian financial hub, and malls and shops closed early after a night of chaos in which police shot a teenage boy and protesters torched businesses and metro stations. Friday’s protests across the Chinese-ruled city erupted.... |
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Hong Kong's metro system stayed shut on Saturday, paralysing transport in the Asian financial hub, and malls and shops closed early after a night of chaos in which police shot a teenage boy and protesters torched businesses and metro stations. Friday's protests across the Chinese-ruled city erupted.... |
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Stocks in Asia were mixed on Friday as investors awaited the key monthly US employment report and subsequent comments due from US Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell later in the day. Japanese shares erased losses, although the TOPIX posted its biggest weekly drop since August, and Hong Kong equities dropped. |
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TOKYO -- Asians' love for "3-in-1" instant coffee is fueling heated competition in growing Robusta beans as Brazil ups production to rival Vietnam, the biggest grower in the world. Vietnamese output of Robusta beans, used in the individually packed instant coffee with creamer and sugar, is expected to grow an annual 0. |
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