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APD | Japanese firms show less optimism about economy

By APD writer AliceMajor Japanese companies have shown their increasing pessimism about the economy due to worries over prolonged US-China trade tensions and consumption tax hike late last year.A Kyod

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Startups Weekly: Oyo’s toxicity + A farewell

Welcome back to Startups Weekly, a weekend newsletter that dives into the week’s noteworthy startups and venture capital news. Before I jump into today’s topic, let’s catch up a bit. Last week I wrote

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Commentary: All parties need to de-escalate tensions after death of Iranian commander

The United States dramatically escalated tensions in the Middle East by killing a senior Iranian commander in Iraq on Friday, which threatens to open a Pandora's box of renewed conflict in this vola

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APD | Pakistan inaugurates special zone welcoming Chinese investments

By APD writer Muhammad SohailPakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday inaugurated a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in the country’s eastern industrial district of Fai

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APD | Pakistan inaugurates special zone welcoming Chinese investments

By APD writer Muhammad SohailPakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday inaugurated a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in the country’s eastern industrial district of Faisalabad with an aim to attract f

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APD | Iran’s cell phone production to touch 2m by 2022: Minister

By APD writer Muhammad SohailIran’s communications and information technology minister Mohammad Javad Azari Jahromi has said that four Iranian companies will produce tw

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APD | India to create new air defence command

By APD writer RishikaNew Delhi, Jan. 4 (APD) - General Bipin Rawat, India’s Chief of Defence Staff recently asked the headquarters of Integrated Defence Staff (IDS) to

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Finding the right reporter to cover your startup

Pitch the wrong reporter or publication, and your story won’t see the light of day.Before you start seeking press, you’ll need to look for reporters who have reach, respect and expertise w

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APD | Huyndai plans to invest 86.6 billion USD in future car models

By APD writer AliceThe largest automaker of South Korea Huyndai Motor Group said on January 2 that it would invest more than 100 trillion won ($86.6 billion) in the next five years to enhance its pres

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Reflecting on the reality of Xinjiang

10:45 In recent years, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region in northwest China has made great efforts in supporting employment. According to the region's department of human resources and

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APD | Four killed in Sri Lanka plane crash

By APD writer EaswaranCOLOMBO, Jan. 3 (APD) -- A plane crashed in Haputale, in central Sri Lanka on Friday morning killing four people.Four people were on the aircraft

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APD | Iran calls for improved bilateral relations with Sri Lanka

By APD writer EaswaranCOLOMBO, Jan. 2 (APD) Iran has called for improved bilateral relations with Sri Lanka, the Sri Lankan Ministry of Defence said on Thursday.The Ir

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APD | South Korea reports record-low inflation in 2019

By APD writer AliceSouth Korea's inflation gained only 0.4 percent last year, marking the slowest since 1966, according to Statistics Korea.Core inflation, which exclud

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APD | India: No train accident in 2019

By APD writer Rishika ChauhanFirst time in 166 years, Indian Railways reports zero passenger deaths in FY20The number of accidents in 1960-61 was 2,131, which came down

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APD | South Korea reports record-low inflation in 2019

By APD writer AliceSouth Korea's inflation gained only 0.4 percent last year, marking the slowest since 1966, according to Statistics Korea.Core inflation, which excludes agricultural and petroleu

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APD | Japanese Foreign Minister Motegi Toshimitsu to visit Manila next week

By APD writer Melo M. AcuñaJapanese Foreign Minister Motegi Toshimitsu will embark on a two-day official visit to the Philippines from January 8 to 9,2020 as guest of t

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APD | “BBB+” rating, successful bond floats show deeper investor confidence in the Philippines

By APD writer Melo M. AcuñaMANILA, Jan. 2 (APD) – The successful acceptance of the country’s offshore bond issuances and the latest credit rating upgrade to the highest ever rate of ‘BBB+’ last year m