HONG KONG – Two Australians prove a cut above, and top women’s players return to Asia in AFP Sport’s golf talking points this week:
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COVID-19 Impact on International Migration, Remittances in Asia
This brief assesses the impact of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) on migrant workers, how reduced remittances will affect households and economies in Asia and the Pacific, and what policy makers can do to soften the blow.
Press freedom under Covid-19 lockdown in Asia
By Samira Sadeque Governments have made the media “a scapegoat” across Asia, targeting journalists who are simply reporting on the failures or shortcomings of their leadership during the coronavirus pandemic, press freedom experts have warned.
COVID-19 to have significant economic impact on Asia: ADB
The ongoing novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak will have a significant impact on developing Asian economies through numerous channels, including sharp declines in domestic demand, lower tourism and business travel, trade and production linkages, supply disruptions, and health effects, according to…
Asia shares bounce back as BOJ promises support for economy
Share prices in Asia bounced back Monday from last week’s retreat, with mainland Chinese indexes gaining more than 3% as data showed progress in restoring factory output after weeks of disruptions from the viral outbreak.
New virus mutes Lunar New Year mood in Asia
A new virus that started in China and is popping up around Asia hung over the first day of the Year of the Rat in much of the region.
It’s the age of Asia when it comes to passport power
As the global economy transforms and centers of power shift, Asia’s dominance appears to be unfaltering. Entering into the final quarter of 2019, Japan and Singapore retain a firm hold on first place on the Henley Passport Index, each with…
Global Climate Strike begins in Asia, Greta to lead from NY
Courtesy, BBC: Demonstrations are already taking place in Bangkok and later in the day protests are planned in Japan, Indonesia, the Philippines and Myanmar. Many of these events will be on a much smaller scale than what we’re seeing in…
Ruman Shana reaches recurve men’s singles final
Dhaka, Sept 11 –Bangladeshi celebrated archer Mohammad Rumon Shana advanced to the recurve men’s singles final of the Asia Cup-World Ranking Archery Tournament beating Ta La of China by 6-4 set points in the semifinal in the Clark city of…
Shana clinches silver in qualification round
Dhaka – Bangladeshi archer Mohammad Ruman Shana clinched silver in the qualification round of men’s Recurve singles at the ongoing Asia Cup-World Ranking Archery Tournament (Stage-3) at the Clark City in Philippines on Tuesday. Shana scored 671 to finish 2nd…
Bangladesh team to fly for Philippines Sunday
Dhaka – A six-member Bangladesh National Archery team will leave here for Philippines on Sunday (September 8) to compete in the Stage-3 competition of the Asia Cup-World Ranking Archery Tournament 2019. The 8-day-long competition is scheduled to be held at…
Fashion Summit (HK) 2019 on 5 – 6 Sept to achieve SDGs
Hong Kong, China – Media OutReach – 4 September 2019 – Asia’s largest sustainable fashion event, Fashion Summit (HK) 2019 (‘the Summit’), will be held on 5 th and 6 th September at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Asia can dominate world if all work together: PM
Tokyo, May 30 (UNB)- Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday said Asia can dominate the world if all countries of this continent can work together. “There’re developed, developing and least developed countries in Asia. if all the countries in Asia…
Trump embarks on marathon tour of Asia
US President Donald Trump has embarked on an 11-day trip to Asia during which he will visit Japan, South Korea, China, Vietnam and the Philippines. It will be the longest tour of Asia by a US president in 25 years.…
Asia-Europe People’s Forum for inclusive, sustainable world
Asia-Europe People’s Forum 11 Statement presented at the Opening of 11th ASEM Summit at Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia on 15 July urged the leaders of the group to pursue multipolar, inclusive and ecologically sustainable world. The statement said, ‘For 20 years, the…