China said that by the end of this year all tertiary level hospitals must offer epidural anesthesia during childbirth, a move it said would help promote a “friendly childbearing environment” for women.
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Qatar Islamic finance assets reach QR683bn in 2024
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Armenia’s tax-to-GDP ratio may reach 25% in 2026 – Finance Ministry
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Singapore’s Temasek cuts back on start-up investments
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Singapore’s Crypto Crackdown Ends Loopholes for Unlicensed Firms
Singapore crypto regulations now require all firms to be licensed, ending loopholes and pushing unlicensed companies to seek compliance or leave the market.
Armenia studies capacity and financing of new NPP – minister
The model for constructing a new nuclear power unit in Armenia will be determined based on the results of ongoing studies, Armenian Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure David ...
Singapore to Block Access to Trading Platforms Octa and XM
Singapore will block access to the websites of Octa and XM from 20 June as both platforms to be operating in breach of SFA ...
Rio Tinto faces major engineering change at Mongolia’s Oyu Tolgoi mine
Rio Tinto (NYSE:RIO) said copper production from its Oyu Tolgoi project in Mongolia will not increase as rapidly nor efficiently as expected, after the Mongolian government forced it to make a major ...