More than 38 million households in Germany have televisions, making the German television market the most competitive and the largest in all of Europe.

The many regional and national public broadcasters, which are structured in accordance with the political framework of the federal government, compete with powerful commercial operators for audiences. Broadcasting is governed by local authorities in each of Germany's 16 states and federal sta...

Concern for International Health. The incorporation of COVID-19 prevention strategies into all MI health initiatives is now standard.

Now comes the hard part: using what we've learned to make lasting changes that will improve people's health in our project nations. To ensure our safety, we must take into account every part of the globe. According to MI's Head of the Regional Department Asia, Cordula Wasser, "ot...

The Berlin regional elections in 2021 must be repeated, according to the court

The German capital's constitutional court has decided that state and district elections be held again in 2021.

The regional elections in the German capital last September were plagued by serious flaws, according to the court on Wednesday.

The vote result was declared unlaw...

Russia and Belarus are forming a regional military force together

Concerns have been raised about a possible escalation of Russia's war in Ukraine after Alexander Lukashenko of Belarus ordered a coordinated "regional gathering of forces" with Russia.

On Monday, President Alexander Lukashenko of Belarus declared the establishment of a joi...

This weekend's Lower Saxony regional election will put the German federal administration to the test

There will be a mini-poll on Olaf Scholz's first year as chancellor in Germany's final regional election of 2022. It is the SPD's hope that a split with the conservatives who seek to remove the SPD state premier will help them avoid being swept up in any potential coup.

Much...

International Drug Enforcement Conference Continues to Strive Against Drug Trafficking

To combat drug trafficking, this week, a discussion was held between law enforcement agents along with the authorities of twenty-one other nations. This discussion revolved around how to curb drug trafficking in the region. It also highlighted how precursor chemicals contribute to the manufacture...

Cuba claims the US is attempting to keep it out of regional summits

According to Cuba's foreign minister, Washington is lobbying states to exclude Havana from the June Summit of the Americas.

'There is no rationale for banning Cuba or any other country from the Ninth Summit of the Americas in Los Angeles,' says Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno R...

Countries like Thailand, Laos and Cambodia to Stand the Best Chance at Most Benefit from RCEP

A research paper published by the World Bank states that Cambodia holds the third place among the countries that have the best chance to benefit, in terms of real income, from the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) between 15 countries that are located in the East Asia Pacific reg...

Nouryon Establishes Regional Innovation Hub in Dubai

Nouryon, a global specialty chemicals giant, has opened its new office and an innovation center at Dubai’s Science Park. Nouryon supplies chemicals that are used for manufacturing agriculture, paints and coatings, and home and personal care products.

The Chief Executive Officer an...

Thailand to Become a Regional Hub Despite Inflation

Thailand has all the potential to become a regional hub for various fields regardless of the threats posed by hyperinflation to the country’s economic growth.

Thailand fears hyperinflation in 2022 due to several factors including the tensions between China and the United States, t...

World’s largest trade deal to make a difference in Singapore

Highlights:

• A mega trade agreement signed by 15 countries

The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership ( RCEP) , is a mega trade agreement which is signed by 15 countries and came into effect on Jan. 1

The RCEP is a high-quality and mutually b...

CHINA XINJIANG’S PERMANENT POPULATION ROSE 18.52 PERCENT IN A DECADE

Highlights –

• China Xinjiang’s permanent population rose 18.52 percent in a decade.
• By October 2020Xinjiang's permanent population had reached 25.85 million.
• The population of the Uygur ethnic group grew by 1.62 million.
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MAXXIS TYRES AIMS 5 PERCENT MARKET SHARE IN KARNATAKA

HIGHLIGHTS

• Maxxis Tyres is aiming to capture 5% market share in Karnataka by 2021.
• Maxxis is trying to add 120 premium dealerships in order to achieve this target.

Trageting regional markets, tyre manufacturer Maxxis India is working...

JAPAN APPROVES RATIFICATION OF THE WORLD’S LARGEST FREE TRADE BILL

Highlights –

• Japan approves ratification of the world’s largest free trade bill.
• The trade deal was signed last year by 15 Asia-Pacific countries including China.
• The trade deal is said to eliminate tariffs on 91 percent of good...

DENMARK TO BEGIN IMPLEMENTING THE NEW REGIONAL APPROACH FOR TRAVEL GUIDES IN EUROPE

Highlights:

• The government of Denmark has introduced a new regional approach for the travel guides in Europe
• The region for the travel guides includes the European Union, United Kingdom and Schengen Zone countries

Then government of ...

THAI TO TAKE ON LEAP TO STARTUP COMPANIES ENLARGEMENT

HIGHLIGHTS

• The National Innovation Agency (NIA) is preparing for the improvement of profound tech new businesses in territorial zones, with the mean to prepare 100 new companies in this field more than three years

The "Profound Tech Region...

TOKYO REGIONAL TAXATION BUREAU WORKER ARRESTED OVER SUSPICION OF FRAUD

Highlights –

• Tokyo Regional Taxation Bureau worker arrested over suspicion of fraud.
• The suspect is alleged to swindle coronavirus relief benefits by creating fake tax returns.
• The Aichi prefecture police arrested an employee named Yu...

JAPAN TO PUSH FOR A WIDER FREE TRADE PACT AMONG 21 APEC MEMBERS

Highlights –

• Japan to push for a wider free trade pact among 21 APEC members.
• Japan and 14 other Asian neighbors on Sunday signed the APEC free trade agreement.
• On late Friday Malaysia hosted a virtual meeting of APEC leaders.
...

JAPAN SIGNED RCEP TRADE DEAL ALONG WITH 14 AISA-PACIFIC PARTNERS

Highlights –

• Japan signed RCEP trade deal along with 14 Asia-Pacific partners.
• Several Japanese business leaders welcomed the signing of the world’s largest trade deal.
• RCEP covers 46% of Japan’s total trade.
• Ja...

REGIONAL BANKS IN JAPAN TO RECEIVE ADDITIONAL INTEREST OF 0.1% BY BOJ

Highlights –

• Regional banks in Japan to receive additional interest of 0.1% by BOJ.
• BOJ to provide additional interest on the balance of current account deposits.
• BOJ would pay up to 50 billion yen a year to regional lenders.
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