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The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has freshly issued an organization plan for the festival, the first of its kind, which aims to concretize policies of the Party and State on the conservation and promotion of ethnic minority cultures, and to honor such traditional cultural values. The event will also offer an opportunity for ethnic artisans and artists to exchange experiences and learn from one another and for their communities to popularize their traditional culture to domestic and international visitors. Themed ‘The colors of northern ethnic traditional costumes amid integration and development era’, it will gather representatives of 17 provinces and cities in the region, including Hanoi, Vinh Phuc, Phuc Tho, Hoa Binh, Son La, Yen Bai, and Lao Cai. It is expected to feature a meeting with artisans and people who have made significant contributions to the preservation of ethnic culture, a seminar, a fashion show, and a number of exhibitions, among other activities. … [Read more...] about Festival to showcase traditional costumes of Vietnam’s ethnic minorities

High pollution is an annual sore point for Delhi, when several people are put to risk due to a high concentration of tiny airborne particles, especially in October and November. Authorities urge people to stay indoors as burning of crop waste ahead of a new sowing season and lower temperatures trap pollutants in the air for longer, often forcing the closure of schools, with curbs placed on use of private vehicles. "We are announcing a 15-point winter action plan," Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal told a news conference at which he laid out the measures to reduce pollution, though the annual campaign has had little impact for years. Measures to help limit dust in the air will include installation of anti-smog guns and water sprinklers, he added. The government will also ensure that people do not burn waste materials, a major cause of pollution. Tough measures to check vehicular pollution include curbs on the usage of diesel-fueled vehicles older than 10 years and … [Read more...] about Indian capital gears up to tackle air pollution ahead of winter

The drills were held in international waters off the Korean peninsula's east coast, just a day after North Korea fired two ballistic missiles into the sea off its east coast and U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris visited Seoul and the heavily fortified border between the two Koreas. Thursday's test was the third such launch in five days by the North, which has fired an unprecedented number of missiles this year. "The exercises are designed to improve their capability to respond to increasing North Korean submarine threats, including its submarine-launched ballistic missiles (SLBM) at a time when it consistently poses nuclear and missile threats with a series of ballistic missile tests," the South Korean navy said in a statement. The U.S. navy said the drills will enhance inter-operability and tactical and technical coordination between the three countries. The U.S. and Japanese navies also said the exercises are expected to promote "a free and open Indo-Pacific," amid tension … [Read more...] about South Korea, US, Japan stage anti-submarine drills amid North Korea tension

- A + A (Sept 30): Based on corporate announcements that made news on Friday, stocks in focus on Monday (Oct 3) may include Sarawak Cable Bhd, Cypark Resources Bhd, MISC Bhd, Malaysia Building Society Bhd, Mudajaya Group Bhd, Pestech International Bhd, Encorp Bhd, Ageson Bhd, Barakah Offshore Petroleum Bhd, Lion Industries Corp Bhd and Destini Bhd. Sarawak Cable Bhd has triggered Practice Noted 17 status after its external auditor Ernst and Young PLT expressed a disclaimer of opinion on its audited financial statements for the 17-month period ended May 31, 2022 (FY22). This occurred as it was not able to obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence to provide a basis for an audit opinion on the financial statements. EY was awaiting the group's directors to finalise a proposed regulation plan after financial institutions suspended the cable and wire producer’s credit facilities, following a restraining order blocking any winding-up petitions, legal suits or … [Read more...] about Sarawak Cable, Cypark, MISC, MBSB, Mudajaya, Pestech, Encorp, Ageson, Barakah, Lion Industries and Destini

- A + A KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 30): Duopharma Biotech Bhd and the government have executed an agreement to procure insulin via direct negotiation for RM375.17 million, a Bursa Malaysia filing said. The company said wholly owned subsidiary Duopharma Marketing Sdn Bhd (DMktg) will supply and deliver the products to the Health Ministry while Biocon Sdn Bhd, the manufacturer, will pack and label the products under the agreement. Biocon's human insulin formulation will be supplied to all MOH hospitals, district health offices and health clinics. The three-year agreement is from April 29, 2022 to April 28, 2025. It may be extended based on terms and conditions to be agreed on by the parties. Malaysia has an estimated 3.9 million diabetics, with 420,000 using human insulin in the government hospitals and clinics. DMktg and Biocon hope to improve diabetes management in the country by providing high quality and cost-effective biosimilar insulin. … [Read more...] about Duopharma and Govt execute agreement for insulin worth RM375.17 mil via direct negotiation

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