May2017
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China supports UN Migration Agency’s work in Somalia
May 18, 2017News Hour: William Lacy Swing, Director General of the United Nations Migration Agency (IOM) signed an agreement yesterday (15 May) with China’s Ministry of Commerce for USD 1 million of multi-sector assistance, that will support IOM... -
Italy’s Juventus denies mob ties, blames small stadium for ticket woes
May 18, 2017News Hour: The chairman of Juventus, Italy’s most successful football team, denied on Thursday that the club was knowingly involved in a ticket touting scheme allegedly operated by the powerful ‘Ndrangheta mafia. Andrea Agnelli told parliament’s... -
Sharapova gets wildcard for Wimbledon warm-up event
May 18, 2017News Hour: Former world number one Maria Sharapova has been handed a wildcard to the Wimbledon warm-up tournament in Birmingham in June, Britain’s Lawn Tennis Association said on Thursday, reports Reuters. The five-times grand slam champion,... -
Loan to promote inclusive, sustainable livestock farming in PRC
May 18, 2017News Hour: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) today signed a $95 million private sector loan with Jiangsu Lihua Animal Husbandry Stock Company (Lihua) to develop inclusive and sustainable livestock farming in the People’s Republic of China... -
Green rupee-linked bond issued to support renewable energy in India
May 18, 2017News Hour: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has raised 3 billion Indian Rupees (INR), about $47 million, from a new issue of offshore Indian Rupee-linked bonds to help finance climate change mitigation and adaptation projects in... -
Stopping sales of unhealthy soft drinks in sport centers leads to increased sales of healthy drinks
May 18, 2017News Hour: New research presented at this year’s European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Porto, Portugal (17-20 May) shows that stopping sales of unhealthy soft drinks in sports centers can lead to increases in sales of... -
WHO’s study on health and well-being of Europe’s youth reveals that obesity continues to rise
May 18, 2017News Hour: A new WHO report, launched at the European Congress on Obesity in Portugal, reveals that the number of obese adolescents is continuing to rise in many countries across the WHO European Region. “Despite sustained... -
Metabolically healthy obese people are still at higher risk of cardiovascular disease
May 18, 2017News Hour: New research presented at this year’s European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Porto, Portugal (17-20) May shows that so-called ‘metabolically healthy’ obese people are still at higher risk of cardiovascular disease events such as... -
Grameenphone’s Star Customers to get special discount from Singer Bangladesh Ltd
May 18, 2017News Hour: Grameenphone’s Star Customers to get a special discount from Singer Bangladesh Ltd, under a joint promotion. Under this promotion, Grameenphone STAR customers will enjoy Extra 5% discount on Refrigerator, TV, Air Conditioner, and Extra... -
Telenor Youth Forum 2017 kicks off in Bangladesh in search of upcoming talents
May 18, 2017News Hour: Telenor Youth Forum 2017, the fifth edition of its kind, is looking for talented individuals to represent Bangladesh. The announcement was made at a press conference held at Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel, Dhaka. The...
