Geography of Asia

Xinhua Silk Road: AI helps empower China-ASEAN Free Trade Area for better development

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Tuesday, September 10, 2019
Articles, Geography of Asia, Emerging technologies, Continents, Organizations associated with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, Artificial intelligence, Free trade areas, Association of Southeast Asian Nations, ASEAN Free Trade Area, Weak AI, Ai, China

BEIJING, Sept. 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Artificial intelligence (AI) is widely considered by attendees at the First China-ASEAN AI Summit as a driving force to promote better development of the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area.

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  • BEIJING, Sept. 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Artificial intelligence (AI) is widely considered by attendees at the First China-ASEAN AI Summit as a driving force to promote better development of the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area.
  • China has maintained its position as the largest trading partner of the ASEAN for ten consecutive years.
  • The robust trade benefits from the widely applied AI technologies.
  • Apart from the agricultural field, AI technologies have also been applied in the disaster relief field.

PAGODA Global Suppliers Conference Held in Hong Kong

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Tuesday, September 10, 2019
Pearl River Delta, Geography of China, Architecture, Korean architecture, Buddhist architecture, Geography of Asia, Architecture of Nepal, Pagoda, Towers, Shenzhen, Hong Kong

HONG KONG, Sept. 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- On September 6, the 13th Asia Fruit Logistica (Asia Fruit Logistica) was successfully completed at Hong Kong Asia World-Expo Arena.

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  • HONG KONG, Sept. 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- On September 6, the 13th Asia Fruit Logistica (Asia Fruit Logistica) was successfully completed at Hong Kong Asia World-Expo Arena.
  • Chinese fruit chain giant PAGODA was invited to participate in the exhibition, and it held the PAGODA Global Supplier Conference, which has wonpraise frommerchants around the world.
  • In the future, PAGODA aims to open more than 30,000 stores in China, with sales exceeding 100 billion yuan ($14 billion) and our membership surpassing 300 million.
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    SOURCE Shenzhen Pagoda Orchard Industrial Development Co., Ltd

Sports Exchange Program (Rugby): Visit from ASEAN Countries and Timor-Leste Under Japan’s Friendship Ties Program “JENESYS 2019”

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Tuesday, September 10, 2019
Entertainment, Sports, Events, Concerts, Other Sports, Destinations, Travel, Football, Primary, Secondary, Education, Association of Southeast Asian Nations, Southeast Asia, Shizuoka Prefecture, Shizuoka, Rugby World Cup, Geography of Asia, Subdivisions of Japan, Geography of Japan

The group will visit Shizuoka prefecture and interact with High school students and University students of Shizuoka thorough Rugby.

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  • The group will visit Shizuoka prefecture and interact with High school students and University students of Shizuoka thorough Rugby.
  • Moreover, the program provides lectures on the theme (Relationship between Japan and ASEAN through Tag Rugby, Rugby World Cup 2019, and Activities on Rugby in Shizuoka etc.).
  • It is expected to exchange across the countries through Joint Training and Friendly Match of Tag Rugby.
  • Through this program, it is expected that the relationship between Japan and ASEAN countries and Timor-Leste be strengthened, and the participants actively disseminates Japan's attractions by the participants.

Leading Jewish Thinkers And Activists From Six Continents Convene In Jerusalem To Launch Effort To Achieve Unified Vision For Global Jewry

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Monday, September 9, 2019
Geography of Asia, Geography of religion, Cities in Asia, Jérusalem, Jerusalem Governorate, Land of Israel, Genesis Philanthropy Group

JERUSALEM, Sept. 9, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --More than 30 leading Jewish thinkers and activists from around the world are convening in Jerusalem today to launch Our Common Destiny, a ground-breaking initiative created to strengthen the bonds among Jews worldwide.

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  • JERUSALEM, Sept. 9, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --More than 30 leading Jewish thinkers and activists from around the world are convening in Jerusalem today to launch Our Common Destiny, a ground-breaking initiative created to strengthen the bonds among Jews worldwide.
  • The project is a joint initiativeof Genesis Philanthropy Group and the State of Israel, under the auspices of Israel's President.
  • This Forum runs Monday, September 9 through Wednesday, September 11, with scholars from six continents.
  • We know the initial draft of the Declaration will be vastly improved by the input it receives from the world Jewish community.

Eye Care Consultations in the Philippines are Expected to Rise to Over 2.2 Million by the Year Ending 2023: Ken Research

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Monday, September 9, 2019
Southeast Asia, Countries, Geography of Asia, Maritime Southeast Asia, Philippines, Republics

Increase in eye health awareness would act as a prime driver in the market.

Key Points: 
  • Increase in eye health awareness would act as a prime driver in the market.
  • Philippines signed Universal Health Care (UHC) Bill in March 2019 into law (Republic Act No.
  • It has been estimated that Philippines' population would increase to 117 million by the end of 2023E.
  • Henceforth, with increasing air pollution in Philippines, there will be increase in number of patients suffering from an eye ailment such as Dry Eye.

Eye Care Consultations in the Philippines are Expected to Rise to Over 2.2 Million by the Year Ending 2023: Ken Research

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Monday, September 9, 2019
Southeast Asia, Countries, Geography of Asia, Maritime Southeast Asia, Philippines, Republics

Increase in eye health awareness would act as a prime driver in the market.

Key Points: 
  • Increase in eye health awareness would act as a prime driver in the market.
  • Philippines signed Universal Health Care (UHC) Bill in March 2019 into law (Republic Act No.
  • It has been estimated that Philippines' population would increase to 117 million by the end of 2023E.
  • Henceforth, with increasing air pollution in Philippines, there will be increase in number of patients suffering from an eye ailment such as Dry Eye.

Analysis on Yemen's Telecoms, Mobile & Broadband Markets, 2019 - Satellite & Radio Communications Have Become Important Technologies to Supply Services in Yemen - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, September 9, 2019
Mobile, Wireless, Technology, Networks, Countries, Geography of Asia, Yemen, Western Asia, Internet service provider

However tele-density remains among the lowest in the Arab states, reflecting Yemen's status as one of the poorest countries in the region.

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  • However tele-density remains among the lowest in the Arab states, reflecting Yemen's status as one of the poorest countries in the region.
  • Yemen is heavily dependent upon its revenue generated by oil production; however, the economy faces ongoing hardship as oil reserves deplete.
  • Aid organisations, including those assisting to resolve telecommunications services, also face challenges moving about Yemen due to the security issues.
  • Satellite and radio communications have become important technologies generally to supply services in Yemen as in the rural and remote areas there is a scarcity of telecommunications equipment, infrastructure and service providers such as ISPs.

Assuta Ashdod Medical Center Deploys MedAware's Patient Safety Platform

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Monday, September 9, 2019
Articles, Geography of Asia, Western Asia, Assuta Medical Center, Ashdod, Dagan, Artificial intelligence, Patient safety, Israel

RA'ANANA, Israel, Sept. 9, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- MedAware ( www.medaware.com ) , a developer of AI-based patient safety solutions, today announced that Assuta Ashdod, Israel's newest hospital, will deploy its life-saving AI-driven solution within its 300-bed facility.

Key Points: 
  • RA'ANANA, Israel, Sept. 9, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- MedAware ( www.medaware.com ) , a developer of AI-based patient safety solutions, today announced that Assuta Ashdod, Israel's newest hospital, will deploy its life-saving AI-driven solution within its 300-bed facility.
  • The live implementation follows a successful "silent mode" trial deployment, which validated the accuracy and clinical relevance of MedAware's safety platform.
  • "Assuta Medical Center is determined to provide the highest level of care for its patients, and we believe that MedAware allows us to do so safely and effectively," Dr. Dagan added.
  • "This implementation furthers our goals of protecting 100 percent of the Israeli population and transforming patient safety across the globe."

Bahrain Best Place for Expats in Middle East, Reveals New Study

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Monday, September 9, 2019
Articles, Countries, Geography of Asia, Happiness, BAHRAIN, Disposable and discretionary income, Quality of life, Cost of living

In the InterNations survey, Bahrain finished first or second in the region across all the key metrics.

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  • In the InterNations survey, Bahrain finished first or second in the region across all the key metrics.
  • A 2018 KPMG survey found living costs were 70% lower than the most expensive place in the region.
  • The personal finance metric covers an individual's financial situation and level of disposable income indicating that expats in Bahrain are among the wealthiest in the region.
  • The InterNations Quality of Life Index tracks expats' opinions towards their leisure options, their health and well-being, safety and security, and personal happiness.

2019 Chengdu-Dubai Economic and Trade Cooperation and Exchange Conference to Be Held on September 8

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Monday, September 9, 2019
Other Professional Services, Other Retail, Supply chain management, Professional services, Department Stores, Retail, Chengdu, Dubai, The Dubai Mall, Cities in Asia, Geography of Asia

On September 6 local time, the eye-catching giant panda appeared in Dubai Mall, the largest mall in the world, as a surprise before the 2019 Chengdu-Dubai Economic and Trade Cooperation and Exchange Conference.

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  • On September 6 local time, the eye-catching giant panda appeared in Dubai Mall, the largest mall in the world, as a surprise before the 2019 Chengdu-Dubai Economic and Trade Cooperation and Exchange Conference.
  • It was the first city promotion activity held in this mall.
  • As Chengdu and Dubai share common aspirations, differences and distance can never pose an obstacle to their promising future.
  • Through this special panda activity before the conference, we hope to make more local people witness our utmost sincerity of carrying out economic and trade exchanges with Dubai and understand the culture of Chengdu.