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Japan looking to explore market potential in South-East Asia

Updated: Jul 06, 2017 17:21 IST      
Japan looking to explore market potential in South-East Asia

New Delhi [India], July 6 (ANI): Japan is looking to explore market potential in South-East Asia.

The Prime Minister of Japan along with its Vietnamese counterpart participated in the Japan-Vietnam Investment conference, titled "Toward a New Era of Japan and Vietnam Economic Relations."

In addition, the AEON World Festival Vietnam Fair was held, for the third time, at the AEON Mall in Japan.

AEON, which has been actively expanding its business in Vietnam, signed a memorandum of investment and business promotion with the Hanoi city government.

At the fair, all kinds of Vietnamese products were displayed. Exchanges between Vietnamese staff and the local populace attending the fair were a success.

Yasuo Nishitohge, General Director, AEON Vietnam Co., Ltd., said, "The city of Hanoi and AEON have signed a memorandum of understanding to become partners in the promotion of imports and exports to both countries."

Nishitohge further added that "we would like to import these wonderful products of Hanoi to Japan and provide these products to Japanese through AEON. Our AEON group has been setting up stores throughout each Asian country. I appreciate that we have lots of customers who visit and support our stores. In the future, we aim to create a shopping experience that pleases our customers". (ANI)

Islamabad [Pakistan], Brussels (Belgium) July 14 (ANI): Top officers of the Pakistan armed forces have been undertaking a flurry of visits to China in connection with the Panamagate issue and its fallout on the Pakistan political system, which China fears could lead to the derailing of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project.

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Viswanathan Anand graces launch of Ultimate Table Tennis

Updated: Jul 14, 2017 09:36 IST     

Chennai [India], July 14 (ANI): India's Chess Grandmaster and former World champion Viswanathan Anand was the chief guest of the launch of the Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT), the country's newest franchise sports league, which kicked off later on Thursday with the first tie between RP-SG Mavericks and Falcons TTC here at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium.

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Delhi: Woman murdered with sharp weapon in Laxmi Nagar

Updated: Jul 14, 2017 09:08 IST     

New Delhi [India] July 14 (ANI): A 52-year-old woman was murdered at her residence in Delhi's Laxmi Nagar last night.

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Emmy Nominations 2017: Here's the complete list

Updated: Jul 14, 2017 09:07 IST     

Washington D.C. [USA], July 14 (ANI): Nominations have been announced for the 69th Emmy Awards which will honour the best in U.S. prime time television programming from June 1, 2016 until May 31, 2017, as chosen by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.

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Paris [France], July 14 (ANI): U.S. President Donald Trump, who is on an official visit to France, told his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron's wife Brigitte that she's in a "good physical shape."

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Washington D.C. (United States), July 14 (ANI): A more than decade-long study on anti-Muslim sentiment in China has found that a majority of Chinese view Islam, minority groups and particularly Muslim groups residing in the country's Xinjiang province with suspicion because of concerns and fears of terrorist activities.

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NYC gears up for 18th edition of IIFA weekend and awards

Updated: Jul 14, 2017 08:34 IST     

New York [US], July 14(ANI): The International Indian Film Academy have commenced in the city here! The anticipation is building as IIFA travels to the United States for the second time.

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Shahid Kapoor on why he takes part in IIFA every year

Updated: Jul 14, 2017 08:20 IST     

New York [U.S.A.], July 14 (ANI): Shahid Kapoor, who has been nominated in the best actor category for the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards for 'Udta Punjab', said that every year he makes a point to take part in the film fiesta as it gives him a platform to meet his fans and friends.

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Rescue operations in full swing in Kaziranga

Updated: Jul 14, 2017 08:20 IST     

Guwahati (Assam) [India], July 14 (ANI): The floodwater level in Kaziranga National Park (KNP), a World Heritage Site 250kms from here, started receding on Thursday, but the past eight days of flood fury has left a trail of animal carcasses.

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Jet blast from plane kills New Zealand tourist

Updated: Jul 14, 2017 08:20 IST     

New York (USA) July 14 (ANI): A 57-year-old tourist from New Zealand has been killed by the blast of a plane at an airport in the Dutch Caribbean island of St. Maarten, CNN reported.

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New Delhi [India], July 14 (ANI): The Delhi High Court on Friday is likely to issue the order on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) minister Narottam Mishra's plea against the Election Commission of India's (EC) order that had barred him from contesting elections for three years in relation to a paid news case.

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I share great comfort, chemistry with Sushant: Kriti Sanon

Updated: Jul 14, 2017 08:02 IST     

New York [US], July 14 (ANI): Kriti Sanon is all set for her debut performance at the 18th IIFA awards and says she is extremely 'excited' to perform with her 'Raabta' co-star Sushant Singh Rajput.

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London [U.K.], July 14(ANI): In a new threat to a number of Arctic animals like polar bears, bowhead whales and other such animals, the United States (US) has permitted an Italian multinational oil and gas company to go ahead with drilling plans in federal waters off Alaska.

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Woman arrested with 1.29 kg gold at Hyderabad airport

Updated: Jul 14, 2017 08:00 IST     

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], July 14 (ANI): Officials of the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) on Thursday seized 1.29kg worth of gold from a lady passenger travelling from Abu Dhabi.

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SC to hear Vijay Mallya's contempt case today

Updated: Jul 14, 2017 08:00 IST     

New Delhi [India], July 14 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Friday is scheduled to pronounce a quantum of sentence against liquor baron and businessman Vijay Mallya in connection with the contempt of court case.

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New Delhi [India], July 14 (ANI-BusinessWire India): SAEINDIA, a professional society of automotive engineers on Thursday announced the commencement of the 11th edition of the much-awaited BAJA series. Mahindra & Mahindra is the title sponsor and the event is known as Mahindra presents BAJA SAEINDIA 2018.

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IIFA a great platform to meet old friends: Anupam Kher

Updated: Jul 14, 2017 07:57 IST     

New York [USA], July 14 (ANI): While expressing love for the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA), veteran actor Anupam Kher thanked IIFA for giving Indian cinema an international platform and a place where all actors get together despite of their busy schedules.

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Obesity during pregnancy may impact grades of your son

Updated: Jul 14, 2017 07:56 IST     

Washington D.C. [USA], July 14 (ANI): Beware would-be-mommies! You may shed those extra kilos before getting pregnant as it may impact your son's concentration and learning capabilities at school.

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New York [US], July 14 (ANI): Shahid Kapoor, who is nominated in the Best Actor category for IIFA for his portrayal of drug-addicted rockstar Tommy Singh in 'Udta Punjab', says it was a 'brave' film to be made.

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Washington D.C. [USA], July 14 (ANI): Good news for would-be-mothers! Immunising women with a Zika vaccine during pregnancy can protect the transmission of virus from mother to her baby in utero.

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