MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian world weightlifting champion Alexei Lovchev will miss this year's Rio Olympics after his 'B' sample for the banned substance Ipamorelin returned positive, R-Sport news agency reported on Tuesday.
BOE governor Mark Carney faces probing questions from UK politicians as the central bank prepares for the economic fallout from a referendum on EU membership - and warns of the impact on the economy and on the UK as a banking sector hub. David Pollard reports.
BOE governor Mark Carney faces probing questions from UK politicians as the central bank prepares for the economic fallout from a referendum on EU membership - and warns of the impact on the economy and on the UK as a banking sector hub. David Pollard reports.
BOE governor Mark Carney faces probing questions from UK politicians as the central bank prepares for the economic fallout from a referendum on EU membership - and warns of the impact on the economy and on the UK as a banking sector hub. David Pollard reports.
LONDON (Reuters) - U.S. drugmaker Bristol-Myers Squibb said on Tuesday it had stopped "certain initiatives" in China, when asked by Reuters to comment on industry chatter it was curbing financial incentives for prescribing doctors.
LONDON (Reuters) - U.S. drugmaker Bristol-Myers Squibb said on Tuesday it had stopped "certain initiatives" in China, when asked by Reuters to comment on industry chatter it was curbing financial incentives for prescribing doctors.
Anand Mahindra, Chairman and Managing Director of Mahindra & Mahindra, has been recognized as one of the prominent business leaders in India, who has turned Mahindra & Mahindra into a globally acclaimed company. He has been the reason for the developed partnerships between Indian and French automotive organizations such as Renault and Peugeot Scooters. The […]
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Alexander Markin, a member of Russia's national volleyball team and the Dinamo Moscow volleyball club, tested positive for meldonium, R-Sport news agency quoted the Volleyball Federation of Russia as saying on Tuesday.
LONDON (Reuters) - Germany will return to the scene of their Olympic triumph four years ago as they prepare for this year's Rio Games at the Champions Trophy in London in June.
SOUTH ORANGE, N.J. (Reuters) - Sixteen-year-old Emma Joy and her younger sister Quinn recently spent an evening stuffing bags with a full year's supply of tampons or sanitary pads for women who often miss work or school because they cannot afford menstrual products.
SOUTH ORANGE, N.J. (Reuters) - Sixteen-year-old Emma Joy and her younger sister Quinn recently spent an evening stuffing bags with a full year's supply of tampons or sanitary pads for women who often miss work or school because they cannot afford menstrual products.
Imus, Cavite – President Aquino declared March 22, Tuesday, a special non-working day in Cavite province in observance of the 147th birth anniversary of General Emilio Famy Aguinaldo, a revolutionary leader and the country’s first president. The President’s declaration was contained in Proclamation No. 1231 signed by Executive Secretary Paquito N. Ochoa last Feb. 29. (Photo courtesy of Google Maps) Aguinaldo or Cavite Day is traditionally celebrated with simple activities at the Aguinaldo Shrine... Читать дальше...
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), which extended P31 billion in loans for the construction of the 93.77-kilometer Subic Clark Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX), has expressed interest to participate in the planned $1.9 billion 82-kilometer Clark Rail.
Orani, Bataan – This first class municipality celebrates its 119th year anniversary this week highlighted by a five-day trade fair, according to Orani Mayor Benjie Serrano. Dubbed as the province’s seafood capital for its production of prawns, bangus and tilapia Orani is expected to draw crowds and thousands of tourists and pilgrims for the celebration “Araw ng Orani.” The famous ‘Alimango and Sugpo (crabs and prawns) festival will be held on March 11 at the Orani People’s Park, which is a sprawling... Читать дальше...
Dagupan City ,Pangasinan – The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) has announced an 11-hour power interruption today. (Photo courtesy of Google Maps) According to NGCP, power interruption will be from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the service areas of distribution utilities Central Pangasinan Electric Cooperative (Cenpelco) Gulig and Bari Substations and the Pangsinan Electric Cooperative III (Panelco III) Old Uradenta Station. NGCP also noted that parts of CENPELCO, PANELCO III and Dagupan... Читать дальше...
The Philippine Stock Exchange plans to allow the trading of Public-Private Partnership (PPP) securities by the second half of the year as part of efforts to make more products available to investors. The bourse said this will make such investment opportunity open to ordinary investors who may want to contribute to the improvement of the country’s infrastructure. PSE chief operating officer Roel Refran said that PPP securities will be available to both retail and institutional investors. “We only... Читать дальше...
State-owned Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) and Japan Overseas Infrastructure Investment Corporation for Transport and Urban Development (JOIN) yesterday signed a joint venture agreement for the development of the ambitious 9,450 hectare Clark Green City project, which is about 40 times bigger than the premier business district Bonifacio Global City (BGC) in Manila.
Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu (center) poses with European Union leaders during a EU-Turkey summit in Brussels, as the bloc is looking to Ankara to help it curb the influx of refugees and migrants flowing into Europe, March 7, 2016. (Reuters) Brussels – European Union leaders welcomed Turkey’s offer on Monday to take back all migrants who cross into Europe from its soil and agreed in principle to Ankara’s demands for more money, faster EU membership talks and quicker visa-free travel in return. Читать дальше...
Riyadh/Manila– Foreign governments are pressing authorities and executives in Saudi Arabia to ensure that local construction firms make delayed salary payments to thousands of workers, a sign of pressure on the kingdom's economy due to low oil prices.
Angeles City, Pampanga – Vice President Jejomar Binay has vowed to maximize the use of the Diosdado Macapagal International Airport as a premier gateway. “Dito, hindi masyadong magamit ang airport (The airport here is hardly being used),” lamented the United Nationalist Alliance (UNA) chairman and presidential aspirant told supporters gathered at the Angeles City Hall Monday. During his consultation, local officials short of pleaded to Binay for him to help increase traffic at the airport, which... Читать дальше...
Davao City – The Global Impact Philippines Foundation(GIPF), in cooperation with the Ateneo de Davao University, announced the staging of the first Blue Ocean Strategy (BOS) seminar-workshop here that will be attended by local business and industry leaders. GIPF founding director Amy Murangko-Gahan told reporters during the regular Kapehan sa Dabaw in SM City on Monday that the activity will provide businesses in the region the opportunity to advance their competencies and achieve excellence and growth. Читать дальше...
Following the Supreme Court’s (SC) order of banning new registrations of passenger diesel vehicles over 2000c in the Delhi NCR region, the Indian SUV major, Mahindra and Mahindra was put in a spot. As the whole of Mahindra’s product portfolio comprises of diesel vehicles over 2000cc, the automaker had to take up efforts to relocate their […]