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Sri Lanka: Right to Development Calls for Effective Implementation

A strong political will is needed for endorsing the draft Right to Development criteria and operational sub-criteria, Sri Lanka’s Permanent Representative to the UN in Geneva Ambassador Ravinatha Aryasinha said.

news | May 20, 2013 | 1 Views | Rated 0.0 | Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka: Comprehensive Brain-gain Initiative Launched

WorkInSriLanka, a volunteer-led initiative to advocate Sri Lanka as an attractive destination for highly skilled individuals and high caliber businesses, was launched at a forum at the Taj Samudra, Colombo, on May 14 with Central Bank Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal as the Chief Guest.

news | May 20, 2013 | 1 Views | Rated 0.0 | Sri Lanka

India: Govt Mulling a New Law to Deal with Betting in Sports

In the wake of controversy over spot-fixing in IPL matches, the sports ministry has started holding consultations with the law ministry to draft a new law to deal with betting in sports.

news | May 20, 2013 | 1 Views | Rated 0.0 | India

Vietnam: Corruption, Poverty and Growth Concern the People

People from across the country have submitted over 1,700 messages expressing concern over the unsustainable growth of the national economy, corruption and the widening rich-poor gap.

news | May 20, 2013 | 4 Views | Rated 0.0 | Viet Nam

Indonesia: Police Reform - What Reform?

Fourteen years after being separated from the Indonesian Military (TNI), the National Police remains one of the few state institutions untouched by reform.

news | May 20, 2013 | 1 Views | Rated 0.0 | Indonesia

Indonesia: E-commerce, Banks Synergize in Driving Online Business

Online shopping, which is getting more popular here, has laid the ground for fresh business opportunities for long-standing businesses including banks that have begun offering payment services for the growing number of online merchants and shoppers.

news | May 20, 2013 | 1 Views | Rated 0.0 | Indonesia

Public Service Week Marked With Series of Activities

Public Service Week will be marked with a series of activities for public officers, including observance ceremonies, learning journeys, a tea reception at the Istana and an awards ceremony.

news | May 20, 2013 | 8 Views | Rated 0.0 | Singapore

Nepal Organises Sales Mission in South East Asia

Nepal Tourism Board in association with Nepal Airlines Corporation and the Nepal Association of Tour Operators organised a Sales Mission in four major cities of South East Asia, namely Bangkok, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and Yangon from 14th to 17th May, 2013.

news | May 19, 2013 | 0 Views | Rated 0.0 | Nepal

Sri Lanka: Permanent Appointments to 15,000 Graduate Trainees in Public Service

15,000 graduates who were recruited the public service recently have been made permanent in their positions.

news | May 18, 2013 | 0 Views | Rated 0.0 | Sri Lanka

Japan: Gov't Upgrades Economic Assessment for First Time in Two Months

The Japanese government on Monday upgraded its assessment of the economy in May for the first time in two months, in a sign growth is accelerating as exports and factory output pick-up.

news | May 20, 2013 | 1 Views | Rated 0.0 | Japan