UN chief emphasised the role of sustainable development and women empowerment for world peace 0SHARES Share Tweet Email UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres. PHOTO: REUTERS UNITED NATIONS: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres Friday urged parties concerned to address the root causes of crisis in Central Asia and build peaceful societies resilient to terrorism and violent extremism. Addressing the Security Council meeting of “Building regional partnership in Afghanistan and Central Asia as a model to link security and development,” the UN chief said that “only by addressing the root causes of crisis, including inequality, exclusion and discrimination, will we build peaceful societies resilient to terrorism and violent extremism.” “Sustainable development is a fundamental end in itself, enabling people, communities and societies to flourish and fulfil their potential,” he said, adding that “sustainable and … [Read more...] about UN chief urges to address root causes of crisis in Central Asia
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Purley brothers who lost parents in 2004 tsunami giving back through charity work in Asia
"Living and volunteering in a third world country, we went from helping them, to being in a situation where we needed the help." Purley brothers Rob and Paul Forkan's lives both changed during the Boxing Day tsunami of 2004. Just 14 and 16 years old, the pair lost their parents in the tsunami. "That day is such a distant memory now," Rob, the elder of the pair, said. "I don’t really think of it too much, I've just blocked it out a bit I think. "Our parents brought us up to never think poor us, just never let that let that kind of situation define who you are." Fast forward nine years and the brothers came up with an idea they hoped would help support deprived children by giving them an education, medication and nutrition. This idea led to them launching clothing company 'Gandys'. But that was only half the battle won. The main goal of Rob and Paul was to use the money from Gandys and help build children's homes in Asia that would help give kids a leg up in life. … [Read more...] about Purley brothers who lost parents in 2004 tsunami giving back through charity work in Asia
Team Asia hold advantage after second day of EurAsia Cup
Home / Sport by Press Association 13/01/2018, 8:22 am Updated: 13/01/2018, 8:59 am FacebookTwitterWhatsAppEmail Send us a story Sign up to our Daily newsletter Tommy Fleetwood aims to continue enjoying the experience of the EurAsia Cup as he bids to help his team recover from a point down on the final day in Kuala Lumpur. Arjan Atwal’s Team Asia lead Thomas Bjorn’s Team Europe 6.5 to 5.5 after the Saturday foursomes were shared 3-3 at the Glenmarie Golf & Country Club. Fleetwood teamed up with Henrik Stenson to beat Anirban Lahiri and SSP Chawrasia 3&2, Paul Casey and Tyrrell Hatton delivered a 2&1 success over Byeong Hun An and Kiradech Aphibarnrat and Matthew Fitzpatrick and Thomas Pieters got the better of Poom Saksansin and Sunghoon Kang 3&2. But Hideto Tanihara and Phachara Khongwatmai beat Alex Noren and Paul Dunne 2&1 before Haoting Li and Nicholas Fung won three of the last four holes to claim … [Read more...] about Team Asia hold advantage after second day of EurAsia Cup
Casey denies complacency after Asia take upper hand
Register for our free newsletter Paul Casey insisted Europe were not guilty of complacency after losing the opening session of the third EurAsia Cup at Glenmarie Golf & Country Club. Casey and Race to Dubai champion Tommy Fleetwood gave Thomas Bjorn’s side a flying start with a 4&3 victory over Ben An and Kiradech Aphibarnrat in the opening fourball match, but Team Asia fought back to lead 3.5 to 2.5 after day one. The inaugural contest finished as a 10-10 tie in 2014, with Europe cruising to a 13-point victory two years ago and entering this year’s contest as prohibitive favourites. “We’re not underestimating this team by any means,” insisted Casey, who rejoined the European Tour at the start of the season in order to be eligible for September’s Ryder Cup, where Bjorn will also captain the European side. “We are taking this very seriously, so the score you see on the leaderboard right now is not through complacency. Clearly, they … [Read more...] about Casey denies complacency after Asia take upper hand
Bitmark partners with Asia’s biggest streaming service KKBOX for music rights and royalties
KKBOX, the largest music streaming service in Asia, is working with Bitmark to enable the recording, tracking and transfer of musician's rights and royalties using blockchain technology. Bitmark, a startup using blockchain technology to enable property rights for digital assets, is partnering with KKFarm (investment group under KKBOX) and CTBC Bank, the large Chinese bank. KKBOX has over 80% market share and over 10 million paid users. Musicians who license their work will have their song rights recorded by Bitmark; then, in partnership with CTBC, this record of rights will be used for automating the payout of artist royalties and in the future for trading and licensing these rights. One of their biggest pain points is knowing who owns what rights for a given song. Bitmark is recording rights and automating payout for royalties and then for licensing, which means artists can then get their money faster and with more transparency, said a statement. Currently, this ownership information … [Read more...] about Bitmark partners with Asia’s biggest streaming service KKBOX for music rights and royalties