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Vietnam's exports to U.S. to hit 29.4 bln USD in 2014: Amcham

​The two-way trade between Vietnam and the United States is estimated to reach 34.9 billion U. S. dollars in 2014, of which Vietnam's exports to the United States would earn 29.4 billion dollars, according to the American Chamber of Commerce (Amcham) in Vietnam.

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Nepali journalist wins honorable mention at WMS Global Awards for Excellence

The WMS Global Awards for Excellence 2014 recognized Nepali senior media correspondent Surendra Paudel with an honorable mention, the board of judges announced Monday in Beijing.

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Veteran journalists hail innovations in WMS awards

Winners of the World Media Summit (WMS) Global Awards for Excellence 2014 were announced on Monday including reports on Myanmar and spree killings in America.

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WMS Global Awards for Excellence 2014 winners list

World Media Summit (WMS) Global Awards for Excellence 2014 announced on Monday four winners and 19 honorable mentions.

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Palestinian magazine wins honorable mention in WMS Global Awards

Happiness overwhelmed Sani Meo, general manager of This Week in Palestine magazine, when he received the news that his modest monthly won Honorable Mention in the World Media Summit (WMS) Global Awards for Excellence 2014 in Beijing.

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Bangladeshi journalist wins honorable mention at WMS Global Awards for Excellence

The WMS Global Awards for Excellence 2014 recognized Bangladeshi senior journalist Sheuli Akter with an honorable mention, the board of judges announced Monday in Beijing.

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Climate change could raise sea levels "tens of meters": New Zealand scientists

A new research by New Zealand scientists out Tuesday shows that global warming could cause sea levels to rise by "tens of meters" in coming centuries if greenhouse gas emissions continue to increase.

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Cambodia to release or cut jail terms for 820 prisoners on Water Festival

Cambodia to release or cut jail terms for 820 prisoners on Water Festival

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Japanese researchers develop instant detector for liquid bomb

Japanese researchers have developed a counterterrorism device that can quickly determine if the liquid inside a bottle or can is explosive or flammable, which could greatly speed up baggage inspections at airports, local media reported Monday.

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Japan's Hitachi develops long-life high-density data storage chip

Japan's Hitachi Ltd. has developed technology that can write data onto high heat- and radiation- resistant fused silica glass that is capable of storing data for up to 300 million years, local media reported Monday.

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Japan's Sharp to make world's 1st 4K display panel for smartphones

Japan's Sharp Corp. has begun developing a super high-definition "4K" liquid crystal display ( LCD) panel for smartphones, the first such attempt in the world, Kyodo quoted a source close to the matter as saying on Monday.

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Australian scientists say gov't plan to protect Great Barrier Reef inadequate

Scientists have criticized the Australian government's multi-million dollar Great Barrier Reef protection plan, claiming it ignores the threat of climate change.

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DPRK to reconsider high-level talks with S.Korea for anti-DPRK leaflets

DPRK to reconsider high-level talks with S.Korea for anti-DPRK leaflets

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KKK worn protesters oppose burqa at Australian parliament

​A group of three men wearing a Ku Klux Klan outfit, a motorbike helmet and a Muslim niqab calling for a nationwide ban on burqas have attempted to enter Australia's Parliament House.

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Launch of HK-Shanghai stock connection in air: HKEx CEO

​Launching date of stock-trading link between Hong Kong and Shanghai is still in the air, though preparation work is all set, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEx) Chief Executive Charles Li said here Monday.

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Kidnapping for ransom still thriving 'cottage industry' in Southern Philippines

​The release of the two German nationals by the Abu Sayyaf after the reported payment of 250 million pesos (5.56 million U.S. dollars) in ransom on Oct. 17 has reinforced the perception that kidnapping for ransom continues to be a thriving "cottage industry" in southern Philippines.

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9 militants killed in exchange of firing with police in Pakistan's Karachi

​At least nine militants had been killed in shooting out with police in Pakistan's southern port city of Karachi on Sunday afternoon, police said.