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Chinese cabinet measures to further facilitate investment, business

A decision announced late Wednesday by China's State Council, the cabinet, will see the government slash redtape in a bid to boost business and facilitate investment, experts said on Thursday.

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HK chief executive to attend APEC meeting in Beijing

Hong Kong Chief Executive C Y Leung will leave for Beijing on Saturday to attend the Asia- Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) 2014 Leaders' Week and other related meetings, according to the news website of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government on Thursday.

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Brazilian president pledges to fight inflation, cut spending

Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff said Thursday that her government will work to control inflation and trim public spending to spur economic growth.

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Japan eyes robots providing services for personal, medical care

​Japan, an established leader in the field of robotics in the world, is seeking to transform the cutting-edge industry from traditional industrial robot production, to areas including robotic personal and medical care services in an effort to address problems brought about by its rapidly aging society.

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Beijing mobilizes police, civilians for APEC security

Beijing police said they will deploy 28,000 police officers each day starting Thursday as the Chinese capital raises security for this week's Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meeting.

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13 years on, China sends new signals on APEC "home court"

​Zhang Wei, general manager of a Beijing-based wine company, pins high hopes on the upcoming 22nd Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, considering it a good occasion to acquaint himself with the economy of the Asia-Pacific region.

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Pakistan army chief to visit Kabul for key security talks

​Pakistan Army Chief Gen Raheel Sharif is going on a day-long visit to Kabul on Thursday, the military said on Wednesday.

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Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games Bid Committee to attend ANOC meeting in Bangkok

Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games Bid Committee will attend the meeting of Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC) in Bangkok on Nov. 7.

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Myanmar to tighten security during ASEAN summit

The Myanmar government prepares to deploy 20,000-strong police force to guard the upcoming 25th ASEAN Summit in Nay Pyi Taw when a number of regional and international leaders will be attending, according to the Myanmar Police Force Tuesday.

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Israel OKs law barring release of Palestinian prisoners jailed for terror attacks

​Israel's Knesset (parliament) approved on Monday a law that will prevent the government from releasing Palestinian prisoners who were jailed for committing terrorist attacks against Israelis as part of future diplomatic overture or prisoner swaps.

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Myanmar to turn public libraries into modern information center

​Myanmar has launched a project to transform the country's public libraries into modern information center by applying information technology system, according to the Information Ministry Monday.

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G20 Summit to boost stronger global growth: Australian PM

​Prime Minister Tony Abbott said on Sunday the upcoming G20 Summit in Brisbane will focus on achieving economic growth.

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China to build global quantum communication network in 2030

China will build a global quantum communication network by 2030, said a leading Chinese quantum physicist on Sunday.

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Uncertainties remain as Romania's presidential elections evolving on

​The one-month election campaign ended on Saturday morning and over 18 million Romanians will be called to cast their vote for one of 14 presidential candidates, yet future head of state will most probably be determined on the runoff two weeks later.

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Kenya says to bolster security despite emerging challenges

Kenya's Deputy President William Ruto said on Sunday the government will work with Kenyans to confront security challenges despite recent surge in criminal acts across the country.

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Lenovo completes acquisition of Motorola mobility from Google

Lenovo Group, the world's biggest personal computer maker, said Thursday it has fully acquired Motorola's mobile business, making Lenovo world's third largest smartphone maker.

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DPRK promises to deepen probe into abduction issue: Japanese PM

​Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said Thursday that the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) has promised to deepen its investigation into the fates of Japanese nationals abducted decades ago.