The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $450 million loan to Indonesia to help Bio Farma, a state-owned vaccine supplier, procure and deliver safe and effective vaccines against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
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The EBRD has published a new report and launched a new website, which provide easy access to a library of over 35 policy instruments that promote sustainable urban development.
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The pandemic has had most of Hollywood cowering for the last year or so. Even Marvel superheroes have pushed back their openings. But nothing intimidates a titan, and critic Bob Mondello says two titans will clash starting tomorrow on any screen that will have them - "Godzilla Vs. Kong."
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Reality TV star Jen Shah of "The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City" was arrested and charged in connection with a telemarketing scheme that defrauded hundreds of people, many of whom are over the age of 55, according to a superseding indictment that was unsealed this week.
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Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz is under Justice Department investigation over a possible sexual relationship with a 17-year-old girl, The New York Times reported Tuesday evening.
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When a holiday like National Burrito Day comes along, it’s pretty obvious that a chain like Chipotle is going to get in on the celebration. Of course, the Mexican-inspired restaurant brand is planning a burrito promotion for the big day, but Chipotle also has something else up its sleeve: Bitcoin.
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A financing scheme using Internet of Things gives tricycle drivers access to credit without collateral and promotes discipline in loan repayments.
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The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the government of Kazakhstan have agreed an Enhanced Partnership Framework Arrangement (EPFA) to boost the resilience, modernisation, digitalisation and regional integration of the national economy, with a view to speeding its recovery following the Covid-19 pandemic.
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bp agreed to join BMW Group and Daimler Mobility AG in their drive to extend and significantly improve electrification, making electric vehicle charging more convenient, simpler and seamless for drivers.
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