Staple foods have become unaffordable, warned UNICEF Regional Director for South Asia, George Laryea-Adjei as the island nation continues to suffer its worst financial slump since its independence. In a statement issued on Friday, Laryea-Adjei also pointed out that severe malnutrition in crisis-wracked Sri Lanka was already among the highest in the region. The alert […]
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‘Listen to voices of Asean, South Asia, Indo-Pacific’: Japanese PM Kishida at Quad Summit
While stating that the Russian invasion of Ukraine has “fundamentally shaken ruled-based international order”, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in his opening remarks at the Quad summit on Tuesday called upon the international community to listen to the voices of the Asean, South Asian and Indo-Pacific countries. Kishida stressed the […]
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Sunny Guglani appointed head of Airbus Helicopters for India, South Asia
Global aerospace firm Airbus has appointed Sunny Guglani as head of Airbus Helicopters for India and South Asia. Guglani assumed charge on Monday and will be based in New Delhi, Airbus said in a statement. As India’s head, Guglani, 37, will be responsible for growing Airbus’ civil, parapublic and defence helicopter business in the region, including aftermarket services. […]