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dmg events Middle East, Asia & Africa acquires Coatings for Africa

dmg events continues strategic expansion into African markets United Arab Emirates, March 7th 2017 – dmg events – Middle East, Asia & Africa, a leading international exhibitions company, has acquired Coatings for Africa, the largest and longest-running event for its industry on the continent. Coatings for Africa will now be organised by dmg events, starting …

New Frost & Sullivan research reveals Asia as Preferred Destination for Clinical Trials

Sydney, Aus, Mar 3, 2017 – (ACN Newswire) – Frost & Sullivan today released its latest white paper, ‘Asia: Preferred Destination for Clinical Trials’, with Asia Pacific specialist CRO Novotech. Research from the new white paper revealed Asia is quickly becoming a clinical research powerhouse; facilitated by the availability of vast treatment-naive patient pools, exceptional …

Increase in arms transfers driven by demand in the Middle East and Asia, says SIPRI

  (Stockholm, 20 February 2017) The volume of international transfers of major weapons has grown continuously since 2004 and increased by 8.4 per cent between 2007–11 and 2012–16, according to new data on arms transfers published today by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). Notably, transfers of major weapons in 2012–16 reached their highest …

Exploring New Frontiers For Cool Climate Wines in Asia

Wine Experts Analyse the Opportunities at Wine Industry Conference             11 November 2016 – The annual Wine Industry Conference was held yesterday as part of the Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the conference gathered leading …

DAFZA signs landmark MoU with China (Guangdong) Pilot Free Trade Zone – Nansha Area to strengthen ties between Asia and Middle East

Agreement aims to exchange expertise and experiences as well as expand bilateral cooperation UAE- September 1, 2016 – The Dubai Airport Freezone Authority (DAFZA) recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with China (Guangdong) Pilot Free Trade Zone (GDFTZ) – Nansha Area of Guangzhou (Nansha FTZ), which is aimed to further enhance bilateral cooperation between the two …

Pampering plus points at AccorHotels in Asia

“Treat Yourself x3” is a great way to make that dream holiday come true Le Club AccorHotels, the global loyalty programme of AccorHotels, is inviting travellers to “come and be pampered” at 100 exceptional destinations across Asia, from bustling Bangkok to beautiful Phuket, historic Hanoi and Luang Prabang to undiscovered Yangon. The Treat Yourself x3 …

Asia and the Middle East lead rise in arms imports; the United States and Russia remain largest arms exporters, says SIPRI

(Stockholm, 22 February 2016) The volume of international transfers of major weapons has grown continuously since 2004 and rose by 14 per cent between 2006–10 and 2011–15, according to new data on international arms transfers published today by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). Six of the top 10 largest arms importers in the …

ISS expands Chembulk agreement into South America and Asia

Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS), the world’s leading maritime and logistics service provider, has expanded its agreement with Chembulk Tankers into South America and Asia. The new agreement will see ISS handle some 150 additional port calls for Chembulk Tankers per year, in addition to its existing services on the east and west coasts of America. …

SWITCH-Asia Conference

Achieving Sustainable Livelihoods in Asia through Sustainable Consumption and Production New Delhi, 4 November 2015: New Delhi hosted the launch of an international conference and networking event on the role of Sustainable Consumption and Production (SCP) towards sustainable livelihoods in Asia. SCP has officially become a global Sustainable Development Goal (SDG), following the adoption of the …