KABUL -- In a major push toward healthcare self-reliance, the second National and International Health Exhibition opened in the Afghan capital, Kabul, on Wednesday, bringing together domestic pharmaceutical manufacturers, hospitals and foreign companies to showcase locally produced medicines, diagnostic capabilities and medical equipment.
The five-day event has brought together domestic manufacturers and international stakeholders, all aiming to bolster consumer confidence in locally produced medicines. By displaying a diverse array of products and achievements, participants are working to solidify trust among healthcare providers and patients regarding the quality of locally produced pharmaceuticals. (Afghanistan-Health-Exhibition, FEATURE)
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HONG KONG -- The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government held a ceremony on Thursday to commemorate the 160th anniversary of the birth of Sun Yat-sen.
Speaking at the ceremony, John Lee, chief executive of the HKSAR, said that Sun shared deep ties with Hong Kong, where his revolutionary ideas took shape and which served as an important base for planning uprisings. (Hong Kong-Sun Yat-sen-Ceremony)
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MACAO -- A photo exhibition commemorating the 160th anniversary of Sun Yat-sen's birth opened in China's Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) on Thursday.
The exhibition recounts the legendary life of Sun, one of the nation's revered revolutionary forefathers, with over 100 pieces of historical artifacts and photographs, audio recordings and documentaries. (Macao-Photo Exhibition-Sun Yat-sen)
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PHNOM PENH -- Cambodia is accelerating efforts to maximize the benefits of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) and ASEAN as a critical buffer ahead of its scheduled graduation from Least Developed Country (LDC) status in 2029.
Speaking at a high-level policy dialogue in Phnom Penh on Thursday, Permanent Deputy Prime Minister and Minister in charge of the Office of the Council of Ministers Vongsey Vissoth said that while leaving the LDC category marks a historic milestone, it will fundamentally alter the kingdom's trade preferences across global markets. (Cambodia-RCEP-ASEAN)
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JAKARTA -- Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto said Thursday that he accepted the resignation of Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka.
Prabowo made the remarks at a press conference alongside Gibran at the Presidential Palace. (Indonesia-VP-Resignation, 1ST LD WRITETHRU) ■
