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China to keep 2015 growth, policy steady under "new normal"

China will strive to keep economic growth and policies steady in 2015 and adapt to the "new normal" of slower speed but higher quality, said a statement released after a crucial economic policy meeting concluded on Thursday.

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China to improve livelihood of low-income people

China will continue improving people's livelihood with necessary and timely support, especially for those with low incomes, according to the Central Economic Work Conference concluded on Thursday.

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Myanmar president leaves for ASEAN-Korea commemorative summit

Myanmar President U Thein Sein left Nay Pyi Taw Wednesday on a visit to South Korea to attend the 25th ASEAN-Korea Commemorative Summit in Busan as chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), official sources said.

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Stockholm in the spotlight during Nobel Prize awarding ceremonies

​The annual Nobel Prize award ceremony took place Wednesday in Stockholm.

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Myanmar to get 900 mln USD in aid from EU for next 7 years

​Myanmar will get 688 million euro ( 900 million U.S. dollars) in aid from the European Union (EU) for the next seven years from 2014 to 2020, a semi-official media reported Wednesday.

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Kerry to join Lima climate talks

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry will join the ongoing UN climate talks being held in Lima, as first week of negotiations in the Peruvian capital ended with no breakthrough, the State Department said Tuesday.

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76 Vietnamese students to compete at ASEAN University Games 17 in Indonesia

Vietnam will send a delegation of 76 students to compete at the 17th ASEAN University Games (AUG 17) in Indonesia from Dec. 9-21, the Ministry of Education and Training (MoET) reported on its website on Monday.

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ASEAN festival of disabled artists continues for second day in Yangon

The ASEAN festival of people with disabilities continued for second day in Yangon with 168 disabled artists and performers from nine ASEAN member countries, except Brunei, sources with the festival said Saturday.

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China on track for world's largest subway

China will soon surpass other countries in the combined length of its subway systems, which is expected to reach 8,500 kilometers by 2020, Minister of Transport Yang Chuantang said on Thursday in Beijing.

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Russia eyes economic self-development, proves national strength amid Western pressure: Putin

Russia seeks for more independent economic development and has proved its national strength amid Western sanctions, President Vladimir Putin said Thursday.

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Hillary Clinton's gender alone may not carry her to White House

Former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is an internationally recognized brand, and many experts, pundits and political soothsayers say she'll be a force to be reckoned with in the 2016 presidential elections. But there' s one danger: depending too much on her gender to gain votes.

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New coal tax to push industrial reform

The new resource tax on coal has been deemed a crucial push for reforming the industry, presenting an opportunity for a better local taxation system.

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Battle over immigration reform brewing in U.S.

​A battle over immigration reform is brewing in Washington after President Barack Obama's announcement last month that he would act alone and issue an executive order to prevent the deportation of millions of illegal immigrants.

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Kerry says American couple allowed to leave Qatar

​An American couple held in Qatar will be allowed to leave the Gulf kingdom by Wednesday, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said Tuesday.

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China deposit insurance steps forward for financial reform

China's proposed bank deposit insurance scheme will be an important development for further financial reforms, reducing financial risks and rebalancing the economy, said Fitch in its latest report.

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ASEAN schools games kick off in Philippines

The 6th ASEAN Schools Games (ASG) opened in Marikina Sports Complex in Marikina City.

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Ebola vaccine showing promising results

Two Ebola vaccines undergoing clinical trials have shown promising results and would be deployed in January 2015 to West African countries affected by the epidemic, a scientist from Oxford University said Monday.