OPEC cuts 2016 world oil demand growth forecast by 50,000 barrels/day
April 14, 2016 by · Comments Off on OPEC cuts 2016 world oil demand growth forecast by 50,000 barrels/day
VIENNA, April 13 — The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) slashed by 50,000 barrels a day to 1.2 million barrels per day its 2016 world oil demand growth forecast, the organization’s April report said.
Brazil uses drones to combat Zika virus
February 22, 2016 by · Comments Off on Brazil uses drones to combat Zika virus
RIO DE JANEIRO, Feb. 21 — Several cities in brazil are using drones to detect and destroy the breeding grounds of the Aedes aegypti mosquito that transmits Zika, dengue and chikungunya viruses.
Thai Nguyen seeks USD27B in exports by 2020
February 22, 2016 by · Comments Off on Thai Nguyen seeks USD27B in exports by 2020
THAI NGUYEN, Feb. 22 — Thai Nguyen Province has set a target of USD27 billion in exports by 2020 to become the leading exporter in the northern mountainous region.
Roundup: Zika-bearing mosquito becomes public enemy No. 1 in Brazil
February 15, 2016 by · Comments Off on Roundup: Zika-bearing mosquito becomes public enemy No. 1 in Brazil
By Pau Ramirez
RIO DE JANEIRO, Feb. 15 (PNA/Xinhua) — The Aedes aegypti mosquito behind the Zika epidemic spreading through Latin America has become the biggest public enemy in brazil with the launch of a national campaign.
WHO to hold emergency meeting February 1 on spread of Zika virus
January 29, 2016 by · Comments Off on WHO to hold emergency meeting February 1 on spread of Zika virus
MOSCOW, Jan. 28 — The World Health Organization's International Health Regulations Committee will hold an emergency meeting devoted to the spread of the Zika virus on February 1 in Geneva, WHO Director General Margaret Chan said Thursday.
5 more babies die of Zika virus in Brazil
January 22, 2016 by · Comments Off on 5 more babies die of Zika virus in Brazil
RIO DE JANEIRO, Jan. 21 — Five more babies have died in brazil due to the Zika virus, the government announced on Wednesday.
Comelec to enforce postal voting to over 75,000 registered voters overseas
January 3, 2016 by · Comments Off on Comelec to enforce postal voting to over 75,000 registered voters overseas
By Ferdinand G. Patinio
MANILA, Jan. 2 (PNA) — Filipinos living and working overseas, who are registered voters, will be using postal voting in the May 2016 elections.
China launches USD 10-B fund for LatAm industrial cooperation
September 2, 2015 by · Comments Off on China launches USD 10-B fund for LatAm industrial cooperation
BEIJING, Sept. 1 — China has established a fund of USD 10 billion to support the country's industrial cooperation with Latin America, the central bank announced on Tuesday.
Obama hails 'new, more ambitious chapter' in U.S.-Brazil relations
July 1, 2015 by · Comments Off on Obama hails 'new, more ambitious chapter' in U.S.-Brazil relations
WASHINGTON, July 1 — Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff's visit to the U.S. "marks one more step in a new, more ambitious chapter" in the relationship between the two countries, U.S. President Barack Obama said Tuesday.
UN launches #SaveKidsLives campaign to boost road safety for children
May 5, 2015 by · Comments Off on UN launches #SaveKidsLives campaign to boost road safety for children
UNITED NATIONS, May 5 — The United Nations on Monday launched #SaveKidsLives, a global campaign to generate action to make streets safe for children, warning that each day some 500 children die from road traffic crashes, thousands more are injured and the situation is only getting worse.
