Novovax gets WHO nod for COVID shot for developing countries
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REUTERS The World Health Organization (WHO) gave emergency-use status to a COVID-19 vaccine developed by Novavax, Inc., the first protein-based shot to…
Turning trash into textile, plastic into planks
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Photo courtesy of The Plastic Flamingo By Brontë H. Lacsamana and Patricia B. Mirasol Environmental warriors are using green technology to transform…
Food running out, Philippine typhoon survivors warn
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PHILIPPINE COAST GUARD FACEBOOK PAGE MANILA – Philippine officials and residents of areas that bore the brunt of Typhoon Rai pleaded for…
Alagang AyalaLand sparks continued growth for social enterprises and their communities
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Social enterprises supported by BPI Sinag Program and Bayan Academy located in an Alagang AyalaLand Center in TriNoma. While the economy continues…
PHL eyes $500-M disaster response loan from World Bank
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PHILIPPINE COAST GUARD FACEBOOK PAGE By Jenina P.Ibañez, Senior Reporter The Philippines plans to tap a $500 million World Bank disaster response…
U.S. files action to return $150 Million in alleged embezzled funds to Sony
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WASHINGTON – The United States filed a civil forfeiture complaint on Monday to return more than $154 million in funds that were…
ANALYSIS – Malaysia’s labour abuse allegations a risk to export growth model
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KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 21 (Reuters) – Malaysia’s government and companies must address mounting allegations of workplace abuse of migrant labourers who fuel…
Qatar Airways sues Airbus in A350 jet damage dispute
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PARIS – Qatar Airways said on Monday it had started proceedings in a UK court against planemaker Airbus in a bid to…
UK, U.S. and other nations express concern after Hong Kong elections
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LONDON/SHANGHAI – Britain, the United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand expressed grave concern over the erosion of democracy in Hong Kong…
IMF executive board extends debt service relief for 25 low-income countries
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The International Monetary Fund said on Monday its executive board has extended Fund debt service relief for 25 eligible low–income countries for…