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AM2026 African Development Bank Group launches inaugural Integrate Africa Forum, commits to ‘Made in Africa. Trade in Africa’

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The African Development Bank Group held an inaugural Integrate Africa Forum during its 2026 Annual Meetings, convening heads of development partners, corporate leaders and other stakeholders, to accelerate intra-African co-financing, trade and policy harmonisation. The forum took place on 28 May 2026 in Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo under the theme ‘Made in Africa. Trade in Africa’. Leaders representing the African Union Commission, and Regional Economic Communities attended, alongside government ministers and heads of the Trade and Development Bank Group, Afreximbank, African Trade and Investment Development Insurance and other DFIs.  The leaders welcomed the launch of the forum. SADC Executive…

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BRC Therapeutics Adds Veteran Healthcare Investor Ron Eastman to Board of Directors

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Ron Eastman BRC Therapeutics has appointed pharmaceutical executive and healthcare investor Ron Eastman to its board of directors as the company advances a pipeline of therapies targeting neurological and inflammatory diseases. The Monterey, California-based biotechnology company said Eastman brings more than 40 years of experience spanning drug development, pharmaceutical operations, executive leadership, and healthcare investing. Eastman currently serves as a senior advisor at EW Healthcare Partners, a healthcare-focused private equity and life sciences investment firm where he previously served as managing director. During his tenure, he led investments in several healthcare companies, including ProteinSimple, Corium Therapeutics, Revance Therapeutics, EyePoint Pharmaceuticals,…

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When will international travellers return to Dubai?

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As the UAE travel market recovers from recent regional challenges, the timing of a full return of international travellers to Dubai remains uncertain. Emirates Airline President Sir Tim Clark said the carrier continues to operate in a “very robust manner” while waiting for passenger confidence to return across key markets.   Speaking about the impact of the Iran war on travel demand at the ILA Berlin Air Show, Clark said government travel advisories continued to weigh on passenger confidence in some markets. “We now rely on governments to be less restrictive with regard to the warnings that they give to…

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Philippine scholar: Shared ideas and Guangdong manufacturing make cooperation a natural fit

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The APEC Economies China Studies Scholars Forum kicked off in Guangzhou on June 11 bringing together nearly 100 experts from 16 APEC economies to discuss “China’s Development and the Shared Future of the Asia-Pacific.” Alvin Ang, a professor at Ateneo de Manila University in the Philippines, shared his views with South on how APEC member economies can benefit from economic cooperation despite political differences.Ang highlighted the mutually beneficial exchange of ideas between Philippine creatives and Guangdong manufacturers. He noted that if Filipino innovators are unable to produce competitively at home, they can turn to Guangdong for manufacturing solutions. Such cooperation…

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Visit Ukraine – Gastronomic tourism in 2026: the world’s 20 best cities for the most delicious food

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Time Out’s latest ranking lists the 20 best destinations for foodies in 2026: from Bangkok’s street food to Barcelona’s fine dining. Find out which city tops the global ranking Choose a tour in Ukraine for any taste CHOOSE A TOUR Exploring local cuisine has long since ceased to be merely a side note to a holiday. For many modern travellers, food is the main factor when choosing a country to visit. Time Out magazine has published its latest ranking of the best gastronomic destinations for 2026, having surveyed thousands of locals, as well as leading chefs and restaurant critics.When compiling…

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U.S. citizen arrested in China ID’d as Min Zin, Myanmar analyst : NPR

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Passengers seen arriving in 2022 at Kunming Changshui International Airport, in China’s southwestern Yunnan province, where U.S. citizen Min Zin was said to be detained last week, according to people familiar with the arrest. AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption AFP via Getty Images CHIANG MAI, Thailand — China has arrested a U.S. citizen on suspicion of spying, the Chinese government said Friday. Min Zin, who heads a think tank focused on his native country of Myanmar, was detained on arrival at Kunming airport in China’s southwest Yunnan province on June 3, according to sources including diplomats in…

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