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ASEAN Plus 3 revises agreement protecting regional finance
15/12/2018
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and their partners, namely China, Japan, and the Republic of Korea (RoK) agreed on December 14th to revise the Chiang Mai Initiative Multilateralisation (CMIM) Agreement – a regional financial safety net.
Kyrgyz Republic strengthens disaster risk management
Kyrgyz Republic strengthens disaster risk management
10:21 29/11/2018
(CPV) - ADB has approved USD38.6 million in development financing to help modernize irrigation systems, improve agriculture and land management, strengthen disaster risk management, and enhance data collection and analysis in the Kyrgyz Republic.
Presidents of US and RoK to meet at G20 summit
Presidents of US and RoK to meet at G20 summit
16:41 28/11/2018
US President Donald Trump and Republic of Korea (RoK)’s President Moon Jae-in will meet on the sidelines of a Group of 20 summit in Argentina this week.
Two Koreas to launch joint railway inspection
Two Koreas to launch joint railway inspection
16:53 27/11/2018
The Republic of Korea (RoK)’s Ministry of Unification spokesman Baik Tae-hyun on November 26th reported that the two Koreas were in talks to launch a joint railway inspection this weekend.
Boat capsizes in Uganda, at least 35 dead
Boat capsizes in Uganda, at least 35 dead
16:48 27/11/2018
At least 35 people died in a boat accident on Victoria lake on November 24th, the Uganda Police Force reported.
India marks 10th anniversary of 26/11 attack
India marks 10th anniversary of 26/11 attack
16:45 27/11/2018
A number of activities were held on November 26th to mark the 10th anniversary of the Mumbai terror attack that left 166 people dead and more 300 injured.
Horasis meeting looks into ASEAN, new Asian regional groups
Horasis meeting looks into ASEAN, new Asian regional groups
10:28 27/11/2018
The ASEAN and other new regional Asian groups became the focus of a plenary session on November 26th, part of the 2018 Horasis Asia Meeting held in the southern province of Binh Duong.
G20 summit to take place in Argentina
G20 summit to take place in Argentina
20:54 26/11/2018
The 2018 G20 summit will take place in Buenos Aires on November 30th and December 1st.
Cuba marks anniversary of Fidel
Cuba marks anniversary of Fidel's death
20:53 26/11/2018
A number of activities were ỏganised on November 24th across Cuba to mark the second anniversary of the death of revolutionary leader Fidel Castro (25/11/2016 - 25/11/2018).
Pressure on rupiah not yet over in short term: Minister
Pressure on rupiah not yet over in short term: Minister
10:51 26/11/2018
Indonesian Coordinating Minister for Economy Darmin Nasution said the pressure on rupiah would not yet be over although it is relatively stable hovering in a narrow range of IDR14,500 - IDR14,600 per USD after dropping to the level of IDR15,000 per USD a few weeks ago.
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