KIEV, May 27 (Xinhua) -- Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said on Friday he discussed his country's post-conflict reconstruction with Germany's Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development Svenja Schulze during their talks in Kiev. "Ukraine needs to restore the infrastructure in the liberated regions as soon as possible to ensure the normal logistics and operation … [Read more...] about Ukrainian PM, German development minister discuss Ukraine’s post-conflict recovery
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First steps in reforming global health emergency rules agreed at WHO meeting – sources
GENEVA (Reuters) - Countries have agreed to an initial U.S.-led push to reform of the rules around disease outbreaks, known as the International Health Regulations, after early opposition from Africa and others was overcome this week, sources told Reuters on Friday. The amendments, once confirmed by the World Health Organization (WHO) assembly, are one of a handful of … [Read more...] about First steps in reforming global health emergency rules agreed at WHO meeting – sources
Opportunities in Indonesia’s Internet of Things Sector
Indonesia’s Internet of Things market (IoT) is expected to reach US$30 billion by 2022, and the sector’s impact will be significant in reducing healthcare costs, enhancing industrial productivity, and reducing operational costs for businesses. The real potential of IoTs will be applying the technology to sectors that contribute to 50 percent of Indonesia’s economy, such as the … [Read more...] about Opportunities in Indonesia’s Internet of Things Sector
Leaked documents ‘link’ top Chinese leaders to crackdown on Uyghurs
In an exclusive interview, German academic Adrian Zenz offers insight into a new set of documents which he says show that speeches made by Chinese President Xi Jinping and other top leaders lay a foundation for the crackdown on Uyghurs in Xinjiang. The documents, dubbed as the “Xinjiang Papers,” include three speeches made by Chinese President Xi Jinping from 2014, and … [Read more...] about Leaked documents ‘link’ top Chinese leaders to crackdown on Uyghurs
Indonesia hedges against US’ economic push
JAKARTA (Jakarta Post/Asia News Network): Indonesia supported the launch of a United States-led regional economic initiative this week but was also adamant about closely studying the proposal before making any concrete commitments, as Washington revelled in the limited fanfare of its “return” to Asia. Through the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) that he unveiled in … [Read more...] about Indonesia hedges against US’ economic push