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Thailand’s Board of Investment Offers Incentives to Enhance Human Resource Development and Support Educational Institutions
BANGKOK, Jan. 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The Thai government has launched the economic vision known as Thailand 4.0 and a series of strategies to support the Eastern Economic Corridor or EEC, a digital hub of Southeast Asia covering three provinces
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Saudi Aramco hits new low on US-Iran tensions
Shares of Saudi Aramco opened at 34 riyals (US$9.06) today, their lowest level since the oil giant began trading on December 11, after Iran launched missiles on US targets in Iraq. At 0740 GMT, Aramco had recovered to 34.15 shares,
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EU urges ceasefire in the Middle East and resumption of dialogue
The European Commission called today for an immediate end to the use of weapons in the Middle East conflict between Iran and the United States, urging efforts to restart dialogue. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen told a news
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Education Ministry drubs right-wing politician, backs CNY decorations in schools
PUCHONG: Education Ministry today said it encouraged any activities that promote cultural exchange among Malaysians in schools, including celebration of festive seasons. In a statement today, the ministry said the decision was made under the student integration plan for unity
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Iran’s Supreme Leader: ‘How’s the slap in the face, US?’
Iran’s supreme leader said a “slap in the face” was delivered to the US, when the Islamic Republic fired missiles at US troop bases in Iraq today. “Last night, a slap in the face was delivered,” Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said
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Manchester City Announces New Global Partnership with Consumer Appliances Giant, Midea
FOSHAN, China, Jan. 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Manchester City has announced a new global partnership with the world’s #1 consumer appliances producer, Midea. Manchester City Announces New Global Partnership with Consumer Appliances Giant, Midea Omar Berrada, Chief Operating Officer for
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Indonesia’s president visits island in waters disputed by China
President Joko Widodo visited an island in waters disputed by China today to assert Indonesia’s sovereignty amid a standoff between Indonesian and Chinese vessels. The confrontation began in mid-December when a Chinese coast guard vessel, accompanying Chinese fishing boats, entered
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‘You’re the PM. Take charge! People are turning you into a villain’, Rosmah tells hubby
PUTRAJAYA: Audio recordings exposed by the MACC today revealed the extent of control Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor wielded against her husband, former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak. In one clip, Rosmah was heard instructing Najib to take charge
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Xinhua Silk Road: China’s Haier wins CES Tech Awards for Casarte IoT refrigerator
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — China’s home appliances giant Haier won the Technology Innovation Award from CES Tech Awards program at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) for its Casarte IoT refrigerator. Haier wins the Technology Innovation Award from
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High Court rules in favour of US govt, quashes ministry’s referral for former worker
KUALA LUMPUR: The Kuala Lumpur High Court today quashed the referral issued by the Human Resources Ministry to refer former security guard’s dismissal case by the US Embassy in Malaysia to the Industrial Court. In his ruling, Justice Datuk Nordin
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