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APD | Indian actor’s suicide turns attention to mental health

By APD writer Rishika New Delhi, June 16 (APD) - The suspected suicide of a famous 34-year-old actor has turned the country’s attention to mental health during lockdo

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APD | Secretary Locsin and Filipino-Chinese leaders hail Philippines-China’s 45 years of diplomatic ties

By APD writer Melo M. AcuñaPhilippine Foreign Secretary Teodoro L. Locsin, Jr said he had the privilege to see the People’s Republic of China on instructions of then Pr

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Chengdu to cooperate with Chongqing to cultivate world-class industrial clusters

Chengdu, capital of Southwest China’s Sichuan province, will vigorously promote the construction of the Chengdu-Chongqing economic circle, and cooperate with Chongqing

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APD | Japan: Coronavirus-infected people fall down on streets amidst discrimination

By APD writer AliceJapanese police recently found about a dozen people dead at home alone or collapsed on the streets who later tested positive for the coronavirus, whi

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APD | Transformation of Politics in India

Editor's note: the author is Prof. Engr. Zamir Ahmed Awan, Sinologist (ex-Diplomat), Editor, Analyst, Non-Resident Fellow of CCG (Center for China and Globalization), N

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APD | Barter system returns to Pacific island as Covid-19 hits economy

By APD writer AliceMany Pacific island nations such as Fiji, Tonga, Samoa and Vanuatu, have seen the resurgence of bartering due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.

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APD | India: Veteran actors Irrfan Khan and Rishi Kapoor pass away

Amid an all India lockdown, the country lost two veteran actors in a span of two days. World-renowned actor, Irrfan Khan passed away on Wednesday, while Rishi Kapoor di

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APD | Asian nations worried about next waves of coronavirus infection

By APD writer AliceAsian nations are now worried about next waves of novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) infection as they are gradually easing restriction and lockdown meas

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Chinese and Cambodian Armed Forces Joined Hands in Fighting COVID-19

By Senior Colonel Li Jingfeng, the Defense Attaché of the Chinese Embassy in Cambodia On April 25, 2020, the Chinese Air Force transport plane, loaded with anti-pandemi

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APD | Indonesia: quarantine violators locked in ‘haunted houses’

By APD writer AliceAuthorities of Sragen district in Indonesia’s Central Java province has decided to lock violators of a 14-day quarantine order in houses rumored as ‘

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APD | President Duterte says he’s prepared to sell government assets to fund fight vs COVID-19

By APD writer Melo M. AcuñaMANILA. April 9 (APD) – President Rodrigo Duterte said he is prepared to sell government assets including the Cultural Center of the Philippi

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Spanish deaths fall for fourth consecutive day

The daily number of coronavirus deaths has fallen in Spain for a fourth consecutive day, boosting hopes the country has passed the outbreak's peak.Monday's increase of

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Chengdu showcases high-tech products, applications online

The Chengdu city government held a matchmaking conference to display an array of new devices and equipment that can be utilized in the fight against COVID-19 on March 2

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APD | Vietnamese fight coronavirus with traditional music

By APD writer AliceXam Ha Thanh (Hanoi buskers’ singing group) has just released a new MV entitled Tieu Diet Corona (Destroy Corona), expressing the voice of Vietnames

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APD | China becomes haven for investors amid pandemic

By APD writer AliceAmidst the global COVID-19 pandemic that has been crippling the economies of many countries, China is emerging as the best haven for investors, as th

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APD | Coronavirus outbreak sparks fears of widespread bankruptcies in Asia-Pacific

By APD writer AliceThe COVID-19 outbreak sparks cash crunch across Asia-Pacific and fears of widespread bankruptcies of regional companies after years of low-interest r

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APD | Coronavirus-inspired foods make people happier amid pandemic

By APD writer AliceA takeaway in Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, is making burgers with a twist. The burger buns is crafted to look like the coronavirus. And those who m