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Second Person In China Dies From H5N1 Avian Influenza Virus
A second person in China who contracted the bird flu virus died on Sunday, reported the official Xinhua news agency.
Sony Launches Sony University In Singapore
Sony has opened the Sony University in Singapore, as an integral part of the company’s efforts to expand its business in new growth economies.
UNICEF Launches Schools For Asia To Improve Education For Millions
UNICEF reports on a new fundraising initiative called Schools for Asia, to transform children’s lives through education.
IRRI: Insecticide Abuse In Rice Production Causes Planthopper Outbreaks
The International Rice Research Institute has called for a ban on certain insecticides in rice production as part of its new action plan to reduce planthopper damage to rice crops in Asia that costs millions of dollars.
1 In 3 Vietnamese Children Are Stunted, Experts Say Lack Of Breastfeeding To Blame
A mass media campaign in Vietnam promoting exclusive breastfeeding and complementary feeding was launched today to fight the country's high rate of stunting in children.
Elvis The Monkey & Psychedelic Gecko Among New Species Found In Mekong
A monkey that has Elvis' hairstyle, a self-cloning skink, five carnivorous plants, and a unique leaf warbler are among the 208 species newly described by science in the Greater Mekong region in 2010.
Xayaburi Dam Decision Delayed, Pending Further Studies
The Mekong River Commission has agreed to delay a controversial decision on building the Xayaburi dam in Northern Laos pending further studies on the dam's environmental impact.
Study: 30 Million Children In East Asia & Pacific Suffer From Severe Poverty
A UNICEF study analyzing child poverty in East Asia and the Pacific has found that over 30 million children were unable to go to school, or access basic health care, safe drinking water, a sanitary toilet or adequate nutrition.
Vietnam To Build US$600m National Space Center By 2018
Vietnam will build a space center by 2018 with design and construction support from Japanese engineers and technicians.
