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Taiwan's Teen Diplomatic Envoys to visit Indonesia, New Zealand - Focus Taiwan

Taipei, Jan. 20 (CNA) A 12-member Taiwanese delegation of teen diplomatic envoys is set to visit Indonesia and New Zealand for 11 days at the end of the month as part of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' (MOFA's) Teen Diplomatic Envoys Program. The …

New Zealand-Singapore upgraded economic agreement ratified

The upgraded Agreement between New Zealand and Singapore on a Closer Economic Partnership (ANZSCEP) has been ratified by the two nations and will enter into force on Jan 1, 2020. The upgraded agreement adds e-commerce and regulatory cooperation chapters to …

Singapore, New Zealand ratify upgraded economic agreement which will come into force on Jan 1

Singapore, New Zealand ratify upgraded economic agreement which will come into force on Jan 1

SINGAPORE: The upgraded Agreement between New Zealand and Singapore on a Closer Economic Partnership (ANZSCEP) has been ratified by both countries, the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) said on Monday (Dec 30). The upgraded agreement will enter in to …

Mexico expert discusses AMLO administration in McAllen

McALLEN — Though the message was tempered with cautious optimism, a speech from Woodrow Wilson Center’s Mexico Institute director Duncan Wood on Thursday predicted continued strife in Mexico and along the border under the administration of President Andres …

Till Apec do we last and begin COMMENT | There are six reasons why Malaysia needs to take Apec seriously even though ...

COMMENT | Malaysia is a trading country. Its gross domestic product is slightly above one-third of a trillion US dollars which means Malaysia has a lot of room to grow. After all, Indonesia made it as a trillion-dollar GDP. Although Indonesia has 10 times …

Indo-US trade hammered out ahead of Trump's visit, along with new rules resolving disputes with foreign investors

Express News Service NEW DELHI: India and the US have thrashed out the contours of a trade pact to be signed during the proposed visit of  US President Donald Trump next month which will see India agreeing to cut duties on more than 40 product categories …

Saudi Arabia and Japan’s time-tested relationship

RIYADH: The history of Saudi-Japan relations can be traced to a Hajj pilgrimage undertaken by Yamaoka Kotaro in 1909. The Japanese pilgrim was the first to document his visit to the Arabian Peninsula. Kotaro, who named himself Omar, left from Japan to …

PA: Israel willing to re-examine economic agreement

Hussein Al-Sheikh, the Palestinian Authority’s (PA) “civil affairs minister”, claimed on Monday that Israel agreed to hold an Israeli-Palestinian meeting, sponsored by France, to review the Paris Protocol, the economic agreement between Israel and the …

Belize’s Government Signs Economic Agreement With U.A.E

Thursday October 10th. 2019 – In the past few months the Government of Belize has been on a campaign to sign various types of agreements with other countries, mostly economic agreements, with the hope of improving Belize’s prospects to increase trade with …

Hungary, West Virginia sign economic agreement

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) - The European country of Hungary and the state of West Virginia have agreed to do business. Hungarian officials came to Charleston on Tuesday to sign an economic cooperation agreement with the state. The document doesn’t guarantee …

Uncertainties remain in global economy, with US-China trade war being biggest risk: Chan Chun Sing

SINGAPORE: Singapore is “cautiously optimistic” about the economy, but there remains several global uncertainties, with the biggest being the relationship between the United States and China, said Trade and Industry Minister Chan Chun Sing on Monday (Jan 6 …

Erdogan Announces First Turkish Troops Are Heading to Libya

ISTANBUL — Turkey has started deploying troops to Libya, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Sunday evening in a live television interview, keeping his promise to support the fragile government in Tripoli even as Western states have warned against …

Libya conflict: Turkish MPs approve bill to send troops - BBC News

Image copyright Reuters Image caption Libya has been torn by violence since long-time ruler Muammar Gaddafi was deposed and killed in 2011 Turkey's parliament has passed a bill that will allow the government to deploy troops to Libya to intervene in …

Is Turkey seeking a neo-Ottoman Empire?

Turkey's parliament on Thursday overwhelmingly approved a bill that allows troop deployment in Libya, in a move that paves the way for further military cooperation between Ankara and Tripoli, but is unlikely to see boots on the ground immediately. …

Caspian Sea littoral states sign economic agreement

The agreement was signed during the First Caspian Economic Forum, which was held in Turkmenistan’s Awaza on August 11-12. The sides agreed that mutual development would contribute to the preservation of stability in the region, and laid emphasis on the …

Libya conflict: Turkish MPs approve bill to send troops

Image copyright Reuters Image caption Libya has been torn by violence and division since long-time ruler Muammar Gaddafi was deposed and killed in 2011 Turkey's parliament has passed a bill that will allow the government to deploy troops to Libya to …

Pirie’s 2020 vision: Jobs, growth

More jobs and industry projects are coming to Timmins in 2020, according to Mayor George Pirie. In an interview, he told The Daily Press his New Year’s resolutions for the city involve stimulating the economy with more jobs and industry projects to move …

An Israeli economic agreement without Judea and Samaria?

Retirement Accounts, Required Minimum Distributions and Trusts by Mark W. Bidwell, a California Attorney

The beauty of retirement accounts such as 401ks and IRAs, is they allow for asset appreciation that is not taxed until money is taken out. HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA, UNITED STATES, January 23, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The beauty of retirement …

Young Human Rights Advocates Call for Congress to Thwart Human Trafficking Through Better Police Training

Youth for Human Rights volunteers from across the country meet with their government representative to combat human trafficking including in Columbus, Ohio. COLUMBUS, OHIO, USA, January 22, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Human rights advocates from …

Arizona Based Mortgage Lender Named a 2020 Excellence in Banking Winner for Community Impact

Headquartered in Arizona with 100 branch locations across 43 states, Geneva was notably the sole mortgage-only company across all categories. CHANDLER, AZ, UNITED STATES, January 22, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- PRIMARY PRESS CONTACT James …

Alternative Petroleum Technologies Signs Distribution Agreement for 15 African Countries

RENO, NEVADA, USA, January 22, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Alternative Petroleum Technologies Holdings Corp.("APT") has signed a distribution agreement with Alternative Petroleum & Power Ltd. (“APPL”) The distribution agreement …

SOCIAL ENTREPENEURSHIP ORGANIZATION GCSEN CO-SPONSORS ENTREPRENEUR EDUCATOR FORUM AT SUNY NEW PALTZ COLLEGE

Importance of Social Entrepreneurship Education at College Level Emphasized KINGSTON, NY, USA, January 22, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- GCSEN, The Global Center for Social Entrepreneurship Network (GCSEN Foundation) headquartered in Kingston NY, …

Is an ICON Students Waterloo Apartment Right for You? Take This Quiz To Find Out!

WATERLOO, ONTARIO, CANADA, January 22, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- When you first consider moving out of your parents’ home, the living space options can be a little overwhelming! Should you rent a pre-fab unit in a complex? Sprawl out artfully in …

Freda Deskin’s Game-Changing Oklahoma Charter School Is Flipping the Script on Traditional Models of Education

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK, UNITED STATES, January 22, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- An awful lot of lip service is given — both in the national media and, on a smaller scale, in commencement speeches and in individual schools’ mission statements and other …

AEssenseGrows CEO Robert Chen to Deliver Keynote at Cannabis Investor Summit in Denmark

The Jan. 28 Event Brings Together Investors and Cannabis Entrepreneurs in an Effort to Accelerate the Maturation of the Danish Cannabis Ecosystem SUNNYVALE, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, January 22, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- AEssenseGrows CEO …

Darcy Bergen’s Tips for Teaching Children About Money

PEORIA, AZ, UNITED STATES, January 22, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Darcy Bergen is the owner of Bergen Financial Group and has over 20 years of experience helping clients with their financial planning needs from IRAs, Social Security benefits, and …

William Ondulich’s Career Spotlight: All About Becoming a Building Official

LARGO, FL, UNITED STATES, January 22, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ask any young child what they want to be when they grow up, and you’ll likely hear one of a dozen or so standard answers: firefighter, teacher, ballerina, movie star, astronaut, …

Zai Lab Announces Pricing of Public Offering of American Depositary Shares

SHANGHAI, China, and SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 22, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Zai Lab Limited (“Zai Lab” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: ZLAB), a China and U.S.-based innovative commercial stage biopharmaceutical company, today announced the pricing of its underwritten …

Modernist Jewelry, American Paintings, Fine Silver by Jensen and Shreve Michaan's February Gallery Auction

Saturday, February 8 is the date set for Michaan’s next Gallery Auction in beautiful Alameda, California ALAMEDA, CA, USA, January 22, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Talesa Eugenio (510) 740-0220 x 116 Auction: Gallery Auction February 9, …

Baytex Announces Pricing of US$500 Million Private Placement Offering of Senior Notes

CALGARY, Alberta, Jan. 22, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Baytex Energy Corp. (“Baytex”) (TSX, NYSE: BTE) announced today the pricing of its previously announced private placement offering (the “Offering”) of US$500 million aggregate principal amount of senior …

PATRIOT GOLF FOUNDATION LAUNCHES WITH A GOLF CLINIC AT MONARCH BEACH AND ANNOUNCES EARLY 2020 SCHEDULE

SCOTTSDALE, AZ, USA, January 22, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Patriot Golf Foundation, a non-profit organization headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, and its Patriot Golf Schools hosted an event on January 10th at Monarch Beach Golf Links in Dana …

Dream Industrial REIT Announces European Expansion in Germany and the Netherlands, Strategy to Reduce Cost of Debt and ...

TORONTO, Jan. 22, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DREAM INDUSTRIAL REIT (DIR.UN-TSX) (“Dream Industrial REIT” or the “Trust”) is pleased to announce its expansion into the European light industrial and logistics market. This will allow the Trust to pair high …

Matlock Construction & Roofing Earns 2019 Angie’s List Super Services Award

From hard work and service excellence, Matlock Construction & Roofing has earned the Angie's List Super Service Award. HATTIESBURG, MISSISSIPPI, UNITED STATES , January 22, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Hattiesburg, Mississippi 01/22…

Coastal Community Bank Announces Addition of Chief Risk Officer

EVERETT, Wash., Jan. 22, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Coastal Community Bank announces the addition of Andrew Stines as Chief Risk Officer. Stines has a degree in Business Management from the University of Colorado, a Masters in Finance from Seattle University …

SouthCrest Financial Group Reports Preliminary 4Q19 Earnings

ATLANTA, Jan. 22, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brian D. Schmitt, Chief Executive Officer of SouthCrest Financial Group, Inc. (SCSG:PK) announced today that the Company reported preliminary earnings of $1.32 million or $0.17/share for the fourth quarter …

Brown & Brown, Inc. Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Jan. 22, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brown & Brown, Inc. (NYSE:BRO) today announced that the Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.085 per share.  The dividend is payable on February 19, 2020 to …

The Provident Bank Acquires ResX Warehouse Lending Portfolio

PORTSMOUTH, N.H., Jan. 22, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Provident Bank has entered the Warehouse Lending business by acquiring United Bank's legacy ResX Warehouse Lending portfolio from People's United Bank, N.A. on January 17, 2020. “The expertise …