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Business
China to scrap quarantine requirement for international arrivals on January 8
BEIJING: China will scrap the quarantine requirement for international arrivals starting January 8, 2023, the country’s National Health Commission (NHC) said in a statement. NHC said passengers traveling to China need to take nucleic acid test within 48 hours before boarding their flights to China, and that nucleic acid screenings…
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Culture
Five of world’s top 10 most popular beaches on TikTok are in Asia
Nha Trang is a coastal resort city in southern Vietnam known for its beaches, diving sites and offshore islands. Its main beach is a long, curving stretch along Tran Phu Street backed by a promenade, hotels and seafood restaurants (Photo: Vietnamisawesome). NEW YORK: Five of the world’s top 10 most…
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Politics
Uzbekistan slashes number of ministries, executive bodies
TASHKENT: The number of executive bodies in Uzbekistan will be reduced from 61 to 28 and the number of ministries will be cut from 25 to 21 while 20 bodies will be abolished starting January 1. In his December 20 address to Parliament, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev proposed…
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Society
Uzbekistan: 2023 is the Year of Human Care and Quality Education
Shavkat Mirziyoyev TASHKENT: Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has made a proposal to call 2023 the Year of Human Care and Quality Education. Mirziyoyev made the proposal as he delivered his annual address to the Oliy Majlis (parliament) and the people of Uzbekistan. “The more opportunities we create for our people, the…
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Culture
Nurzhan Kasmalieva takes second place in In-depth Reporting Award of Silk Road Global News Awards
BISHKEK: An article by Kyrgyzstan’s Kabar News Agency journalist Nurzhan Kasmalieva took the second place in the In-depth Reporting Award of the Silk Road Global News Awards. A total of 4,485 works from 80 countries were submitted to the competition and the jury selected 19 finalists in six nominations. Their…
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Society
Mongolia second Asian country to join Nature for Health Initiative
The conference in progress (Montsame) ULAANBAATAR: Mongolia has become one of the six countries to join the Nature for Health Initiative (N4H) to advance global efforts in upstream pandemic prevention. Environment and Green Development Advisor to the President of Mongolia N. Batkhuu participated in the side event at the CBD…
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Politics
Anwar Ibrahim passes parliamentary test of legitimacy as 10th Prime Minister of Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR: Anwar Ibrahim today confirmed his legitimacy as the 10th Prime Minister of Malaysia when the motion on vote of confidence was approved by a majority voice at the opening sitting of the 15th parliament. The legitimacy was confirmed by Speaker Johari Abdul as he announced the result…
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United Nations adopts “Sustainable Mountain Development” resolution initiated by Kyrgyzstan
NEW YORK: In an international diplomatic and ecological success for Kyrgyzstan, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has adopted a “Sustainable Mountain Development” resolution. Initiated by Kyrgyzstan, a Central Asian country with mountains forming 94% of its landscape and that has championed for the mountain sustainability concept, the resolution declared 2023-2027…
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Malaysian King has not taken salary since start of COVID-19
PUTRAJAYA: Malaysian King Al-Sultan Abdullah has not taken a salary since COVID-19 hit the country because he is concerned with the economic situation that has taken its toll on people’s livelihood, said Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. “I want to inform you that His Majesty has rejected taking salary since the…
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Politics
Deal of the decade: China, Saudi Arabia sign 35 agreements worth $30 billion
RIYADH: Very few visits would have rivalled in significance and success with the official trip made by Chinese President Xi Jinping to Saudi Arabia this week. The Chinese leader traveled to Riyadh for three summits with Saudi Arabia, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and Arab League states. He cemented…
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