Southeast Asia

Thailand's top property developer completes Phuket city as a world-class luxury destination; unveiling the new zone of luxury brands at 'CENTRAL PHUKET'

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Monday, April 29, 2019

Andaman Sea, Southern Thailand, Southeast Asia, Phuket Province, Strait of Malacca, Geography of Asia, Sirivannavari Nariratana, Central Department Store, Phuket City, Phuket International Airport, Geography of Thailand

This fulfills luxurious shopping and lifestyle experience in line with the rapid growth and high demand of affluent tourist market around the world.

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This fulfills luxurious shopping and lifestyle experience in line with the rapid growth and high demand of affluent tourist market around the world.
It also supports Thailand's tourism industry to complete Phuket city as one of the 'Global Beach Lifestyle Destinations' comparable to French Riviera, Miami, and Hawaii.
In this occasion, Central Phuket held a grand celebration entitled 'The Unveiling of the New World of Luxury' highlighting a prestigious 'Universe of Sirivannavari: The First View from Paris to Phuket' exhibition, which H.R.H.
Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana is graciously allowing to be held for the first time in Thailand at Central Phuket Floresta from 28th April to 26th May 2019.

Vietnamese Clinical Laboratories Market - Forecast to 2025: Increase in Universal Health Support for Private Healthcare Will Boost Test Volumes in Both Public & Private Sectors - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, April 24, 2019

Health, Other Health, VIETNAM, CLT, Countries, Southeast Asia, Administrative territorial entities

The "Vietnamese Clinical Laboratories Market, Forecast to 2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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The "Vietnamese Clinical Laboratories Market, Forecast to 2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
The constant pressure to reduce healthcare spending is shifting healthcare application in favor of the laboratory, making it a more valuable part of the treatment plan.
Vietnam CLT market is growing at a healthy rate, driven by plans to build new hospitals, upgrade existing public hospitals, and greater budget allocation for lab services.
Hence, there are opportunities for clinical labs to grow, as they will attract international players to invest and capitalize on the available opportunities.

Water Philippines 2019 & RE EE Philippines 2019: A Hotspot of Technologies, Solutions and Opportunities

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Tuesday, April 23, 2019

Southeast Asia, Countries, Geography of Asia, Sanitation, World Water Day, Philippines

Chief Administrator Jeci Lapus of Local Water Utilities Administration (LWUA) also graced the Opening Ceremony during Day 1 of Water Philippines 2019.

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Chief Administrator Jeci Lapus of Local Water Utilities Administration (LWUA) also graced the Opening Ceremony during Day 1 of Water Philippines 2019.
The Philippine Water Works Association (PWWA) also expressed their support to Water Philippines 2019.
Apart from the bustling exhibition, Water Philippines 2019 allowed the attendees to exchange knowledge with high-level speakers with the theme "Addressing Climate Change Through Resilient, Sustainable Water and Sanitation Development".
Water Philippines 2019 is coincided with World Water Day 2019 and also co-located with other specialised events namely Pumps and Valves (P&V), Pipes and Tubings (P&T), and Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (RE EE) Philippines 2019.

Water Philippines 2019 & RE EE Philippines 2019: A Hotspot of Technologies, Solutions and Opportunities

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Tuesday, April 23, 2019

Southeast Asia, Countries, Geography of Asia, Sanitation, World Water Day, Philippines

Chief Administrator Jeci Lapus of Local Water Utilities Administration (LWUA) also graced the Opening Ceremony during Day 1 of Water Philippines 2019.

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Chief Administrator Jeci Lapus of Local Water Utilities Administration (LWUA) also graced the Opening Ceremony during Day 1 of Water Philippines 2019.
The Philippine Water Works Association (PWWA) also expressed their support to Water Philippines 2019.
Apart from the bustling exhibition, Water Philippines 2019 allowed the attendees to exchange knowledge with high-level speakers with the theme "Addressing Climate Change Through Resilient, Sustainable Water and Sanitation Development".
Water Philippines 2019 is coincided with World Water Day 2019 and also co-located with other specialised events namely Pumps and Valves (P&V), Pipes and Tubings (P&T), and Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (RE EE) Philippines 2019.

The American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Condemns the Introduction of Brunei's New Penal Code

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Friday, April 12, 2019

Countries, Sex and the law, Southeast Asia, Geography of Asia, Adultery, Family law, Human sexuality, Lóve, Sexual misconduct, BRUNEI

CHICAGO, April 12, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML), www.aaml.org , condemns the introduction of the Brunei revised penal code, which mandates the death penalty for offences including adultery and extramarital sexual relations and homosexual acts.

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CHICAGO, April 12, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML), www.aaml.org , condemns the introduction of the Brunei revised penal code, which mandates the death penalty for offences including adultery and extramarital sexual relations and homosexual acts.
"The penal codes of states and countries should not criminalize sexual acts between consenting adults.
The AAML strongly condemns Brunei's penal code."
The American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers was founded in 1962 by highly regarded domestic relations attorneys.

Publications - Brunei: DROI Chair Antonio Panzeri condemns laws punishing LGBTI with stoning - Subcommittee on Human Rights

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Wednesday, April 10, 2019

Countries, Southeast Asia, Geography of Asia, Capital punishment, Stoning, Torture, BRUNEI, LGBT rights in Brunei

Following the recent announcement by the Brunei government of a new penal code punishing LGBTI persons with death by stoning and theft by amputation, Mr Panzeri stated:

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Following the recent announcement by the Brunei government of a new penal code punishing LGBTI persons with death by stoning and theft by amputation, Mr Panzeri stated:
"I call on the Brunei government to withdraw the laws punishing LGBTI with whipping and stoning and to bring its penal code into full compliance with universal human rights obligations.

Nova Buildings’ Bien Hoa Fabrication Plant Officially Opens with Full Scale Operations

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Tuesday, April 9, 2019

At the beginning of the year, Nova Buildings Group announced the acquisition of BlueScope Buildings key fabrication assets at Bien Hoa City in Dong Nai Province, Vietnam.

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At the beginning of the year, Nova Buildings Group announced the acquisition of BlueScope Buildings key fabrication assets at Bien Hoa City in Dong Nai Province, Vietnam.
Since the announcement, the Group had taken over the steel structure fabrication site situated about 30 kilometres from Ho Chi Minh city.
View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190408005877/en/
Nova Buildings Vietnam team at Bien Hoa site.
Nova Buildings is headquartered in Singapore, with local business entities incorporated in Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam.

Compass Offices Unveils its Premium Business Centre in Saigon’s Impressive Vincom Landmark 81 Complex

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Tuesday, April 9, 2019

Construction & Property, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Vingroup, Economy of Vietnam, Landmark 81, Ho Chi Minh City, Landmark, Southeast Asia, Companies, Phạm Nhật Vượng

Compass Offices , Hong Kongs leading co-working space and serviced offices provider, has unveiled its premium business centre on the 72nd floor of Vincom Landmark 81 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

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Compass Offices , Hong Kongs leading co-working space and serviced offices provider, has unveiled its premium business centre on the 72nd floor of Vincom Landmark 81 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190408005868/en/
Compass Offices has unveiled its premium business centre on the 72nd floor of Vincom Landmark 81 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
(Photo: Business Wire)
Compass Offices offers a premium office space in Vincom Landmark 81 in partnership with Vingroup.
Compass Offices Landmark 81 provides a choice of private serviced offices, collaborative workspaces, conferencing facilities, and breakout zones.

Government statement on Sharia penal code in Brunei

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Friday, April 5, 2019

Countries, Southeast Asia, Geography of Asia, Borneo, BRUNEI, Maritime Southeast Asia, Sultanates, Sharia

Statement from the Minister of State for Asia and the Pacific

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Minister of State for Asia and the Pacific, Mark Field,hasmade a statement tothe House of Commons on Sharia penal code in Brunei.
Following the announcement that Brunei willbe introducing strict new Islamic laws making various offences, such as adultery and sodomy, punishable by death, Mark Field has given a statement to the House of Commons outlining the Government's position.
The announcement from Brunei has been met with widespread global condemnation from celebrities and other public figures.
Although homosexuality was already illegal in Brunei and punishable by up to 10 years in prison, the new announcement has sparked a series of calls to boycott various business interests from which the Sultan of Brunei profits.

Government statement on Sharia penal code in Brunei

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Friday, April 5, 2019

Countries, Southeast Asia, Geography of Asia, Borneo, BRUNEI, Maritime Southeast Asia, Sultanates, Sharia

Statement from the Minister of State for Asia and the Pacific

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Minister of State for Asia and the Pacific, Mark Field,hasmade a statement tothe House of Commons on Sharia penal code in Brunei.
Following the announcement that Brunei willbe introducing strict new Islamic laws making various offences, such as adultery and sodomy, punishable by death, Mark Field has given a statement to the House of Commons outlining the Government's position.
The announcement from Brunei has been met with widespread global condemnation from celebrities and other public figures.
Although homosexuality was already illegal in Brunei and punishable by up to 10 years in prison, the new announcement has sparked a series of calls to boycott various business interests from which the Sultan of Brunei profits.