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Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, Feb. 15

COLOMBO -- Sri Lanka's Ports, Shipping and Aviation Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva on Thursday announced the signing of a direct air service agreement between Israel and Sri Lanka. Speaking at a press briefing at the President's Media Center, the minister said the agreement marks the beginning of direct flights between Israel and Sri Lanka, which would enhance passenger convenience. (Sri Lanka-Israel-Aviation).....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 16th, 2024

ADB approves USD 100 mln loan to support small and medium-sized enterprises in Sri Lanka

Manila [Philippines], March 19 (ANI): The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a USD 100 million loan to provide small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Sri Lanka more access to finance and build their resilience to external shocks, such as the economic crisis and climate change. SMEs play a critical role in Sri Lanka's economy, contributing 52 per cent to the country's gross domestic product and employ 45 per c.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

Suing Maldives to Enforce its Environmental Laws

An ongoing court case in the Maldives sheds light on why it is so hard to get the government to enforce the country's environmental laws.The Maldives is one of the most vulnerable countries in the world to the consequences of climate change, with 80 percent of the archipelago's islands less than a meter above sea level. The government has enacted significant environmental legislation, most notably the Environmen.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsMar 2nd, 2024

Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, Jan. 20

COLOMBO -- The population of mosquitoes in Sri Lanka that transmit the dengue virus has increased by 29.5 percent, state media reported on Saturday, quoting the National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU). The NDCU said the increase occurred in the second week of January compared to the first week, as 2,951 dengue cases were reported from Jan. 8 to 14. (Sri Lanka-Dengue-Increase) - - - - MANILA -- Rescuers.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsJan 21st, 2024

Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, Jan. 20

COLOMBO -- The population of mosquitoes in Sri Lanka that transmit the dengue virus has increased by 29.5 percent, state media reported on Saturday, quoting the National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU). The NDCU said the increase occurred in the second week of January compared to the first week, as 2,951 dengue cases were reported from Jan. 8 to 14. (Sri Lanka-Dengue-Increase) - - - - MANILA -- Rescuers.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsJan 20th, 2024

Rumors of ABS-CBN’s franchise ‘renewal’ weaponized in Romualdez-SMNI feud

While the majority of posts about ABS-CBN’s supposed comeback did not have a political angle, a few known hyperpartisan vloggers seized upon the rumor of ABS-CBN’s franchise “renewal” to either accuse Romualdez of having a hidden agenda or claim that SMNI played a hand in the non-renewal of ABS-CBN’s franchise......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 12th, 2024

India s neighbors adopt its digital payment system

New Delhi has launched its Unified Payment Interface in Sri Lanka and Mauritius, bolstering its influence in the region The leaders of India, Mauritius, and Sri Lanka have virtually launched New Delhi's Unified Payment Interface (UPI) system. The move allows Indian tourists to pay with the app while visiting t.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 13th, 2024

Sri Lanka signs free trade pack with Thailand

Sri Lanka signs free trade pack with Thailand.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 4th, 2024

Manila LGU walang balak humingi ng kapalit ni Mali sa Sri Lanka

NILINAW ni Manila City Mayor Honey Lacuna nitong Martes, January 9, na hindi humihingi ang lungsod ng Maynila ng bagong elepante sa Sri Lankan government kapalit ni Mali. Matatandaang noong November 2023 nang pumanaw ang nag-iisang elepante ng Pilipinas na mahigit apat na dekada ring naging parte ng kabataan ng bawat Pilipino lalo na ng.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 10th, 2024

Nalagasan na naman tayo : ABS-CBN s Alvin Elchico sympathizes with CNN Philippines workers

ABS-CBN news anchor Alvin Elchico sympathized with the media workers who lost their jobs because of CNN Philippines' closure. .....»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 31st, 2024

PBB ng ABS-CBN lilipat na raw sa GMA 7: Truth or charot?

POSIBLE nga kaya ang chika na sa GMA 7 na mapapanood ang pagbabalik ng reality search ng ABS-CBN na “Pinoy Big Brother” o “PBB”? Isa iyan sa mga showbiz ganap na nagpapasakit ngayon sa ulo ng ating mga ka-Marites all over the universe. Ayon sa mga naglalabasang balita, magbubukas daw uli very soon ang sikat.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 21st, 2024

Septic canal where 2-year-old boy drowned, drained

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Officials of Barangay Basak, Lapu-Lapu City have started cleaning the open septic canal in Sitio 3-H where a child drowned recently. In a post, Basak Barangay Captain Jasmine “Daday” Chan said that they already drained the water in the septiccanal, with the help of the Clean and Green personnel of the.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsJan 10th, 2024

ABS-CBN building lights up as BINI drops exciting news

BINI members Aiah, Colet, Maloi, Gwen, Stacey, Mikha, Jhoanna, and Sheena usher in a new era with the announcement of their first EP titled Talaarawan in March. It was done via the momentous lighting event that illuminated ABS-CBN’s ELJ building in vibrant pink, flashing the group’s name in lights last Valentine’s Day......»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 20th, 2024

Asian Age Group C ship: Iran Beats Singapore

TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Iran's youth water polo team defeated Singapore 19-8 at the 11th Asian Age Group Championship on Thursday. - Sports news - Iran had previously defeated Malaysia, Sri Lanka and Kazakhstan in Group B.Iran will meet the winner of Uzbekistan and China in the semifinal on Friday.The 11th Asian Age Group Championships include four aquatic disciplines, namely swimming, diving, water.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsMar 10th, 2024

Iran Youth Water Polo 2nd at Asian Age Group C ship

TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Iran's youth water polo team lost to Japan 17-13 at the 11th Asian Age Group Championship final on Saturday. - Sports news - Kazakhstan won the bronze medal, beating China 7-4.Iran defeated Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Kazakhstan and China in the competition.The 11th Asian Age Group Championships included four aquatic disciplines, namely swimming, diving, water polo, and a.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsMar 10th, 2024

Iran Youth Water Polo 2nd at Asian Age Group C ship

TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Iran's youth water polo team lost to Japan 17-13 at the 11th Asian Age Group Championship final on Saturday. - Sports news - Kazakhstan won the bronze medal, beating China 7-4.Iran defeated Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Kazakhstan and China in the competition.The 11th Asian Age Group Championships included four aquatic disciplines, namely swimming, diving, water polo, and a.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsMar 10th, 2024

Iran Youth Water Polo 2nd at Asian Age Group C ship

TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Iran's youth water polo team lost to Japan 17-13 at the 11th Asian Age Group Championship final on Saturday. - Sports news - Kazakhstan won the bronze medal, beating China 7-4.Iran defeated Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Kazakhstan and China in the competition.The 11th Asian Age Group Championships included four aquatic disciplines, namely swimming, diving, water polo, and a.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 10th, 2024

Iran Youth Water Polo 2nd at Asian Age Group C ship

TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Iran's youth water polo team lost to Japan 17-13 at the 11th Asian Age Group Championship final on Saturday. - Sports news - Kazakhstan won the bronze medal, beating China 7-4.Iran defeated Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Kazakhstan and China in the competition.The 11th Asian Age Group Championships included four aquatic disciplines, namely swimming, diving, water polo, and a.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 9th, 2024

Asian Age Group C ship: Iran Beats Singapore

TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Iran's youth water polo team defeated Singapore 19-8 at the 11th Asian Age Group Championship on Thursday. - Sports news - Iran had previously defeated Malaysia, Sri Lanka and Kazakhstan in Group B.Iran will meet the winner of Uzbekistan and China in the semifinal on Friday.The 11th Asian Age Group Championships include four aquatic disciplines, namely swimming, diving, water.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 8th, 2024

Asian Age Group C ship: Iran Beats Singapore

TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Iran's youth water polo team defeated Singapore 19-8 at the 11th Asian Age Group Championship on Thursday. - Sports news - Iran had previously defeated Malaysia, Sri Lanka and Kazakhstan in Group B.Iran will meet the winner of Uzbekistan and China in the semifinal on Friday.The 11th Asian Age Group Championships include four aquatic disciplines, namely swimming, diving, water.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsMar 7th, 2024