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No Rice, No Way: Indonesia Attempts To Wean Population Off Rice
Indonesia’s attempt to wean its population off rice has been hampered by a lack of viable alternative staples and cultural attachment to the grain, experts say.
Aging Asia Faces Issues Of Isolation And Poverty, Experts Warn
With 60 percent of the world’s population, Asia has one of the largest concentrations globally of aging persons, creating a host of potential challenges, experts warn.
Quintiles Launches Drug Development Consulting Services In Asia
Quintiles yesterday launched two unique services – Strategic Drug Development and Consulting at Quintiles – to help biopharmaceutical companies navigate the complexities of the Asia market.
Rolls-Royce Opens US$557 Manufacturing Facility In Singapore
Aerospace technology manufacturer, Rolls-Royce, today officially opened a US$557 million campus at the Seletar Aerospace Park in Singapore, its largest facilities in Asia to date.
Survey: The World Is A Happier Place Than In 2007
A new poll finds that the world is a happier place than in 2007, with two percent more global citizens reporting that they are ‘very happy.’
Supercontinent Amasia To Join America & Eurasia In 50 To 200 Million Years
A Yale study has predicted the formation of a new supercontinent called Amasia in 50 to 200 million years, through the collision of the Americas and Eurasia.
Takeda To Open Development Center In Shanghai, China
Takeda Pharma announced today the establishment of the Takeda Shanghai Development Center within its subsidiary, Takeda (China) Holdings Company Limited.
SpaceX To Launch AsiaSat 6 And AsiaSat 8 In 2014
SpaceX and AsiaSat today announced an agreement to launch two AsiaSat communications satellites using SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket in 2014.
The Asia Foundation And OOCL To Distribute 400,000 Books Across Asia
The Asia Foundation will partner with logistics company Orient Overseas Container Line to distribute an estimated 402,000 books across Asia.
