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The ancient city of Petra welcomed a high-level Chinese delegation on Tuesday to sign a twinning agreement between Petra and Jiayuguan City, home to the Great Wall of China. The agreement marks a new chapter in cultural diplomacy, bringing together two of the world's most iconic heritage sites
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The European Commission has signed an agreement to join the Global Coalition on neglected diseases, strengthening local and regional production and promoting more equitable access to safe, affordable, quality, and effective health products and technologies for neglected diseases. The Coalition, a flagship initiative of the Brazilian G20 Presidency, aims to
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. highlighted the significance of the Philippines' leadership in the World Health Assembly (WHA), emphasizing the importance of healthcare workers and international cooperation in responding to the Covid-19 crisis and future pandemics. The Philippines became the President of the WHA for the first time, marking
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The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Vietnam and China's Nanning Municipal Bureau of Culture, Radio, Television, and Tourism hosted a joint cultural exchange and tourism promotion programme in Hanoi, celebrating 75 years of diplomatic relations and the International Tea Day. The event highlighted the shared cultural
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China and Sri Lanka are stepping up their bilateral cooperation on heritage-led tourism and cultural economy development, leveraging their historic trade links along the Maritime Silk Road to unlock new economic and diplomatic opportunities. This initiative comes as both countries seek to strengthen their soft power and regional connectivity through
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Malaysia's investment development authority, MIDA, unveiled two landmark programmes at SEMICON South East Asia 2025, aimed at propelling the nation's semiconductor sector into a global powerhouse. The Supply Chain Programme and Handshake Session have bridged the gap between local and international players, fostering partnerships and paving
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Nepal's Minister for Health and Population, Pradip Paudel, recently showcased the country's impressive achievements in reducing maternal and child mortality, eradicating polio, and expanding vaccine coverage. In a speech at the 78th World Health Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland, Paudel emphasized the importance of global cooperation, resources,
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address to the 78th Session of the World Health Assembly (WHA) in Geneva highlighted India's dedication to a more inclusive, collaborative, and integrated approach to global health, echoing the theme "One World for Health". The Prime Minister emphasized the importance
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The Philippines, through the Department of Health (DOH), has joined international partners in urging collective action to strengthen the global health workforce. In a World Health Assembly (WHA) side event, DOH Secretary Teodoro Herbosa emphasized the need for modern education and training systems, fair wages, and decent working conditions to
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The World Health Organization (WHO) member states adopted a historic binding global pandemic treaty after three years of intensive diplomatic negotiations. The agreement, hailed as a "landmark decision," emerged from 13 rounds of often contentious negotiations and will create binding mechanisms for countries to share information, resources, and
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The Abuja Enterprises Agency (AEA) is partnering with various local and international organizations to create a conducive business environment for Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Nigeria. AEA's Director General, Ugwuada-Ezirigwe, emphasized the importance of collaboration in developing MSMEs, stating that the agency requires support and partnership
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Azerbaijan's State Maritime and Port Agency, in collaboration with the Oil Spill Preparedness Regional Initiative (OSPRI), is stepping up efforts to prevent and respond to potential oil spills in the Caspian Sea. Head of the Agency's Marine Environmental Protection Department, Farid Murtuzov, highlighted the measures being
