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Data discrepancies suggest illegal trade in endangered hammerhead shark fins
A report commissioned by the Australian Marine Conservation Society and Humane Society International has found that trade date discrepancies between Australia and its international trading…
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Abu Dhabi’s Ministry of Health launches ‘Ma’kom in Ramadan’ health promotion program
The Health Education and Promotion Department of Abu Dhabi's Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has launched the ‘Ma’kom in Ramadan’ program, which aims to…
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Singapore Sports Hub Chief Executive looks to generate ‘attachment’ to the precinct
Lionel Yeo, Chief Executive of the Singapore Sports Hub, has explained his objectives for the precinct and its National Stadium, explaining how he aims to bring stability to the role. In…
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South Korea moves forward with bid to co-host 2032 Olympics with North Korea
Seoul’s metropolitan government has this week announced that it has notified the International Olympic Committee (IOC) of its intention to enter a joint bid for the 2032 summer…
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New UNWTO report on global travel restrictions shows slowing of easing measures
One in three destinations worldwide are now completely closed to international tourism according to a newly released report from the UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). While previous…
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Japan’s fitness industry faces up to post-Coronavirus lockdown challenge
While the world focusses on Japan’s preparedness for the Tokyo Olympics, the nation’s Coronavirus state of emergency is also having a significant impact on its fitness…
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Singapore sets sustainable targets for next 10 years
The Government of Singapore has this week released details of a national agenda on sustainable development with the unveiling of the Singapore Green Plan 2030. Introduced as a…
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WTTC says governments should abandon notion of ‘high-risk countries’ and instead focus on ‘high-risk travellers’
The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) is calling for governments to abandon the concept of ‘high-risk countries’ and instead focus on how individual ‘high-risk…
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