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Fewer luxury homes sold to foreign buyers in Singapore
home market of Singapore in the first quarter to a much greater extent than buyers from China, India and the United States. DTZ Research said Indonesian buyers bought 11 ...
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Pakistan seeks Chinas help to resolve energy crisis
Incoming Pakistan premier Nawaz Sharif has said strengthening ties with China will be his government's top foreign policy priority and sought Beijing's help for dealing with economic challenges and energy deficit. Sharif, whose party won the May 11 elections and is headed to forming the government at the centre, said this during a meeting with visiting Chinese Prime Minister Li ...
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Sri Lanka under pressure to halt court proceedings
Some of the projects funded by foreign diplomatic missions in Sri Lanka might not have been in the best interests of the country, Sri Lankan government sources said yesterday.These sources told The Island that in spite of severe criticism of some projects undertaken by NGOs, since 2002, there hadn't been any initiative to inquire into what was going on.Responding to a query, a senior ...
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Indian investors in search of Vietnam opportunities
Vietnam is a "top priority" investment destination in Asia for Indian companies, especially for those from Haryana state.This was revealed at a conference held in Ho Chi Minh City yesterday by Pankaj Kapoor, chairman of the Haryana Chamber of Commerce and Industry.Kapoor said companies from Haryana, a state that borders the Indian capital of New Delhi, were looking for co-operation ...
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Medics in Laos learn about new test for HIV syphilis
Europ Continents, an international distributor of medical equipment in South-East Asia, has introduced new test kits for HIV and syphilis, aimed at ensuring a timely diagnosis.The company's Healthcare Division Manager, Pierrick Chambrin, said the test would reduce the amount of time taken to obtain the result of tests for HIV. Only one blood sample is needed to test for both conditions.The ...
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China objects to US UK roles in Myanmar peace talks
China's objection has led to the removal of the participation of the United States and the United Kingdom as observers in a peace talks between the Myanmar government and the Kachin Independence Organisation (KIO), San Aung of Peace Coordinating Group (PCG) said. In spite of the representatives of the US and UK being unable to participate in the peace talks, Vijay Nambiar, UN ...
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Sri Lanka’s Jetwing Hotels awarded 7 Travelife Gold Awards
Continuing their wave of global recognition for sustainable efforts, Sri Lanka's Jetwing Hotels have been awarded the prestigious Travelife Gold Award for 7 of their properties. Travelife ...
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Sri-Lanka Tailor-Made website recognized for core values
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka - The dedicated inbound travel arm of Jetwing Travels, Sri Lanka Tailor-Made (SLTM) has been recognized for the very core values it stands for, quality and innovation. Sri Lanka Tailor-Made's website ...
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Bangladesh collapse search over after 1127 died
Nearly three weeks after a Bangladesh garment-factory building collapsed, the search for the dead ended yesterday at the site of the worst disaster in the history of the global garment industry. The death toll hit 1,127. Mohammed Amir Hossain Mazumder, deputy director of fire service and civil defense, said search for bodies from the April 24 collapse was called off at 6pm. Bulldozers and other ...
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Garuda Indonesia Introduces Complimentary Chauffeur Service
Garuda Indonesia, the airline of Indonesia, is proud to introduce a complimentary limousine service for Executive Class passengers in celebration of the airline’s Brisbane relaunch in August. Executive Class passengers departing from Brisbane will experience a seamless door-to-door journey, enjoying a drop off service to Brisbane airport and a pick-up service from Brisbane airport upon ...
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Thailand lands more international visitors
Thailand has welcomed 19.04 percent more international arrivals during January and April this year, compared to the same period last year. According to Ministry of Tourism and Sports data, up to 8.841 million trips were registered into the country during the first four months of the year, up from 7,427 million in 2012. Delivering the highest number of growth, Chinese arrivals increased by ...
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Cyclone Mahasen washes away US$35.2m of crops in Bangladesh
Cyclone Mahasen has damaged crops worth 2.75 Bangladeshi taka (US$35.2 million), hurting hundreds of farmers in the southern districts.Aus seedlings, sesame seeds, green chilli, mung beans, peanuts, vegetables, sunflower and various other crops were damaged as fields were submerged by heavy rains and water logging, farmers and officials of Department of Agricultural Extension said.The cyclone ...
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Bangladesh opposition urges govt for talks
The main opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has urged the Bangladesh government to hold a dialogue with it on formation of an election-time bipartisan neutral government.In a press statement on Thursday evening, BNP said the government should take the initiative "in the interest of peaceful handover of power through a participatory and competitive national election."The ...
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Singapore posts surprise growth in first quarter of the year
growth performing better than expected while inflation fell to levels not seen for more than three years. Economists say the numbers point to the resilience of the Singapore economy in the face of global headwinds and the dampening effects government policies are having on home and car prices. Workers struggling with cost- of-living pressures will welcome the news that inflation sank to 1.5 ...
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China survives Indonesia scare
China's Cai Yun (back) and Fu Haifeng in action against Rian Agung Saputro and Angga Pratama (inset) of Indonesia during their men's doubles tie of their Sudirman Cup quarterfinals ...
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EU warns Bangladesh of withdrawing duty-free access
The European Parliament in a resolution yesterday said Bangladesh's duty and quota-free access to the EU market can be withdrawn in the event of serious and systematic violations of the principles set out in different human rights conventions.Members of European Parliament (MEPs) called on the European Commission to investigate the country's compliance with these conventions.They ...
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Confidence at record high in Philippines
Business confidence in the Philippines hit an all-time high in the second quarter, as the assignment of an investment grade to the Philippines prompted expectations that economic growth would remain robust and would continue to boost corporate earnings. The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP or centra bank) on Thursday reported that the business confidence index for the second quarter hit +54.9 ...
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BruInnovEdu to launch new product
BruInnovEdu has finally completed developing 'Learn Thru Play' and is ready for deployment in schools.Following the footsteps of her predecessors at ...
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Population study of proboscis monkeys to commence soon
THE Wildlife Division plans to embark on a study this month of the proboscis monkey population, particularly those found living along the Brunei River, in the hope that the research findings can be used to conserve their habitats."And after that, if the necessary support is ...
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RBAF donates $260000 to 5 charity groups
One of the recipients from non-government organisations receiving the cheque from RBAF commander, Major General Dato Hj Aminuddin Ihsan. Picture: Courtesy of ...
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ASEAN volunteer corps to widen reach of NGOs
CYS Minister YB Pehin Dato Hj Hazair (R) with Permanent Secretary Dato Hj Mohd Hamid during the press conference for the ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Youth, at the Rizqun International Hotel, Gadong. Picture: BT/Saiful ...
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Lumut folks briefed on BLNG projects
Belait District Zone 1 Representative and Village Head of Lumut 1 YB Hj Mohd Shafiee asking a question during the dialogue session with BLNG yesterday at the Liang Lumut Recreation Club (LLRC). Picture: BT/Hj Mohd ...
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Delegates hail ASEAN youth drive
Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports YB Pehin Orang Kaya Pekerma Laila Diraja Dato Seri Setia Haji Hazair Haji Abdullah during a Press Conference at the ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Youth at The Rizqun International Hotel, Gadong. Picture: BT/Saiful ...
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Dhaka deluged in downpour
Just a few hours of torrential rain pushed much of the capital city Dhaka to ankle to waist-deep water, causing immense sufferings to the city dwellers yesterday.Two pedestrians died of electrocution when they stepped on a snapped electric cable in the waterlogged street at Bangsal in the old town.In Uttara, a mother and her five-month-old baby died in their sleep when a wall collapsed on their ...
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Katha Journal Orwells House Links Myanmar to Its Burmese Days
KATHA, Myanmar ...
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Laos looking ahead
The new stock exchange in Laos may be a sign of changes to come in our otherwise centrally-run economy.
Laos is one of the poorest countries in South East Asia, but as the globally economy recovers and commodity prices pick up, the country looks set for a future of relatively strong growth, if not widespread prosperity, and this has been exemplified in the government’s recent decision to open a stock exchange in the country, which it is hoped will bring much-needed capital flowing into the country to fund investment projects in industry and infrastructure, catalysts for further growth in the economy. Read more
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