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Neglected Tropical Diseases Continue To Plague South Asia Despite Economic Growth
A new report showcases the disproportionately high burden of neglected tropical diseases in India and South Asia that continue to plague the 1.5 billion people living in the region.
Novartis To Hire Strongly In Asia And Axe 2,000 Jobs In USA & Switzerland
2,000 positions in Novartis based mostly in Switzerland and the U.S. will be axed, offset by 700 new positions in China and India.
UNFPA: 117 Million Women “Missing” In Asia Due To Gender Imbalances
At an international forum on Wednesday, Nobuko Horibe of the United Nations Population Fund said that some 117 million women were “missing” in Asia today due to sex selective abortions.
Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2011-12 Show Drop In Asian Rank
The Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2011-2012 released on Thursday reveals some surprising changes in Asia, with universities in Japan, Singapore, and China falling on the table.
EIU IT Industry Competitiveness Index: Seven APAC Economies In Top 20
Seven Asia Pacific economies have entered the Top 20 list of the most competitive IT economies in the world.
UNICEF: Child Mortality In East Asia Down By Two Thirds Since 1990
The latest global child mortality estimates show a 68 percent decline in the number of under-five deaths in East Asia over the past 20 years, translating into 4,000 fewer children dying each day.
South Korea Tops ITU Ranking Of Information & Communication Technology
In a global study of information and communication technology (ICT) competitiveness, Asian economic powerhouse South Korea has been ranked as the world’s most advanced ICT economy.
Asian Economies Make Progress In Global Competitiveness Report 2011-2012
Led by Singapore in second position, Asian Tiger economies continue to make progress in The Global Competitiveness Report 2011-2012, released yesterday by the World Economic Forum.
World Bank To Establish Singapore Hub For Development Innovation
The World Bank and Singapore today signed an agreement launching a new hub to boost support for developing countries in the region.
