Korea’s childbirth hits record low in six months
South Korea’s childbirth has hit a record low in the last six months, fueling worry about the so-called demographic cliff, statistical office data showed on Wednesday.
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U.S. VP Harris accuses Beijing of coercion in disputed sea
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday accused China of coercion and intimidation in the disputed South China Sea.
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China ready to work with Nigeria to tackle modern-day slavery – Official
Mr Li Xuda, Cultural Counselor, Chinese Embassy in Nigeria has said that China is ready to work with Nigeria to fight against modern-day slavery, a menace a lot of Nigerians have fallen victim to.
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Japan to lift state of emergency for Tokyo, 8 other prefectures
The Japanese government on Thursday said it would lift the COVID-19 state of emergency for nine prefectures from Monday, following its coronavirus advisory panel approving the move.
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Hong Kong welcomes IMF report reaffirming its position as global financial hub
The government of China’s Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) on Wednesday welcomed a report of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that reaffirmed its position as an international financial center with a resilient financial system, sound macroeconomic, prudential policies, robust regulatory and supervisory frameworks.
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Family Planning: Chinese couples can now have three children
China is relaxing its family policy and allowing couples to have up to three children in future.
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China urges U.S. to stop interfering in other countries’ internal affairs
A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson on Wednesday urged the U.S. to mind its own business and ensure the security of its own people.
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China to relax birth policy: Sources
China says it will be careful in relaxing its birth policies for fear of harming social stability, policy sources said.
Read More Korean president appoints new prime minister, others
South Korean President, Moon Jae-in, on Friday appointed a new prime minister and four other ministers after a cabinet reshuffle last month for the final year of his five-year tenure.
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CDC Group commits $100m to ETG Group, supporting the lives of farmers across Africa and Asia
CDC Group, the UK’s development finance institution and impact investor, has announced a US $100 million debt commitment to ETG, an agricultural conglomerate connecting smallholder farmers to global markets through its operations in 48 countries worldwide.
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