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Meet Global Exhibitors and Hear from World-renowned Speakers at CHTF2019
SHENZHEN, China, Nov. 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — The 21st China Hi-Tech Fair (CHTF2019), themed “invigorating the Great Bay Area through opening up and innovation,” opened on November 13, 2019 in Shenzhen, China. Visitors will meet leading local and global hi-tech
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9-year-old boy to become world’s youngest graduate
Laurent Simons, a 9-year-old boy is all set to become the world’s youngest graduate. He will complete his degree in electrical engineering in December. Laurent Simons (Photo: Instagram) 9-year-old Laurent Simons is all set to become the youngest person to
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The 7th Wuzhen Theatre Festival – A World of Cultures Combines, Forming an Unforgettable Experience
WUZHEN, China, Nov. 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — The 10-day theatre festival, held from October 15 – November 3 featured 141 performances, including 28 stagings of the world’s most well-known works and 60 performances by 18 teams participating in the Young
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Fewer cyberbullying cases, but threat still looming
KUALA LUMPUR: Although the incidence of cyberbullying has shown a downward trend in Malaysia in recent times, it is however by no means an indicator that the menace is well under control. According to statistics provided by Cyber999 Help Centre,
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Teresa Kok: Licenses to be revoked if oil palm landowners fail to get MPSO certification
KUALA LUMPUR: Oil palm landowners with land over 100 acres risk getting their license revoked if they fail to secure the Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) Certification from next year onwards, says Primary Industries Minister Teresa Kok (pix). She said
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Coca farmers march, police fire tear gas in worsening Bolivia unrest
Thousands of Bolivian coca farmers marched yesterday to demand the resignation of interim President Jeanine Anez, who was forced to suspend a trip to her home province earlier in the day after receiving a death threat. Unrest has worsened since
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DPM: Seven states refusing to amend laws to stop child marriages
PUCHONG: The federal government is unable to impose a nationwide ban on child marriages as seven states refuse to cooperate, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail. Speaking during the Minister’s Question Time in the Dewan
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Dr M: Don’t hesitate to take action against palm oil discrimination
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia and other palm oil-producing nations must not stay silent nor hesitate to take countermeasures if importing countries choose to impose discriminatory trade barriers, said Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad. “If there is any evidence that such
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Oklahoma Walmart shooting: Three dead, including suspect
HOUSTON: Three people were killed in a shooting case at a Walmart store in Duncan, Oklahoma yesterday morning. Xinhua News Agency reported that the Duncan Police Department has confirmed that three people were dead, including the suspect. The shooting happened
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MFL targets clubs to be financially sound within five years
BANGI: The Malaysian Football League (MFL) aims to fully address the financial woes faced by teams competing in the Malaysian League (M-League) within five years, through the implementation of the Economic Control Programme. MFL president Datuk Hamidin Mohd Amin said
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