ADB-economic outlook ADB slashes S. Korea's growth outlook for 2023 to 1.3 pct By Kang Yoon-seung SEOUL, July 19 (Yonhap) -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Wednesday slashed its growth outlook for the South Korean economy to 1.3 percent, citing sluggish exports and investment. The downward revision came three months after the Manila-based bank suggested a 1.5 percent rise for Asia's fourth-largest economy. Earlier this month, the South Korean government also cut its growth forecast for this year by 0.

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On behalf of the United States of America, I want to extend my congratulations and best wishes to Maldives on your Independence Day this July 26th. As you celebrate this important day, Maldives has many reasons to be proud. Your country is a strong supporter of democratic values and an important voice in maintaining the international rules-based order. The relationship between the United States and Maldives is based on shared values of democracy, sovereignty, and prosperity. Our ties continue to deepen, most notably through the re-establishment of the Maldivian embassy in Washington, DC.

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GYEN ( GYEN ) traded up 1.5% against the U.S. dollar during the 24 hour period ending at 16:00 PM ET on July 24th. During the last seven days, GYEN has traded down 1.1% against the U.S. dollar. GYEN has a market cap of $38.20 million and $26,335.99 worth of GYEN was traded on exchanges in the last 24 hours. One GYEN token can currently be purchased for approximately $0.0071 or 0.00000024 BTC on exchanges. Here's how related cryptocurrencies have performed during the last 24 hours: KILT Protocol (KILT) traded down 3% against the dollar and now trades at $0.

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PGGM Investments trimmed its stake in The Home Depot, Inc. ( NYSE:HD – Get Rating ) by 26.4% in the fourth quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The firm owned 45,404 shares of the home improvement retailer's stock after selling 16,251 shares during the quarter. PGGM Investments' holdings in Home Depot were worth $14,341,000 at the end of the most recent quarter. Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of HD. BCK Partners Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Home Depot during the 1st quarter valued at approximately $2,933,000.

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Colonial River Wealth Management LLC bought a new stake in Meta Platforms, Inc. ( NASDAQ:META – Get Rating ) during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm bought 5,073 shares of the social networking company's stock, valued at approximately $610,000. Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also made changes to their positions in the company. Riverpoint Wealth Management Holdings LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Meta Platforms in the fourth quarter worth about $25,000.

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Invesco Optimum Yield Diversified Commodity Strategy No K-1 ETF ( NASDAQ:PDBC – Get Rating ) was the recipient of a large decline in short interest in February. As of February 15th, there was short interest totalling 1,570,000 shares, a decline of 22.7% from the January 31st total of 2,030,000 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 5,122,300 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.3 days. Institutional Inflows and Outflows A number of large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in PDBC.

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KOK ( KOK ) traded up 0.7% against the U.S. dollar during the one day period ending at 15:00 PM ET on May 1st. One KOK token can currently be purchased for approximately $0.0533 or 0.00000191 BTC on exchanges. KOK has a market cap of $26.66 million and approximately $684,615.69 worth of KOK was traded on exchanges in the last day. In the last week, KOK has traded 1.2% higher against the U.S. dollar. Here's how related cryptocurrencies have performed in the last day: Toncoin (TON) traded down 0.

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Chedeng is now a severe tropical storm, according to the 11 p.m. bulletin of Pagasa. Severe tropical storm Chedeng, which has an international name Guchol, brings maximum sustained winds of 95 kilometer per hour (km/h) near the center, gustiness of up to 115 km/h, and central pressure of 992 hPa. Pagasa said in its advisory that the storm 'still does not directly affect the country as it intensifies into a severe tropical storm.' The location of the center of the storm is at 1,220 kilometers east of southeastern Luzon.

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Masahiro Nakai, a former member of the pop idol group SMAP who is embroiled in a sexual misconduct scandal, has apologized for causing

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Paul MonteiroPaul Monteiro, left, speaks at a news conference on Monday, April, 3, 2023, in Annapolis, Md. Monteiro was nominated Monday by Maryland Gov. Wes Moore to lead the state's new Department of Service and Civic Innovation. (AP Photo/Brian Witte)

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A new touring exhibition from the Australian War Memorial, Action! Film and War, is set to open in Sydney at the State Library of New South Wales on Friday 6 October. More than 200 objects from our filmic and military past - including Australia's first Oscar - will be on show as part of a journey from before the First World War until today. "This exhibition explores the long and storied connection between film and war and how history is framed and remembered," Australian War Memorial Senior Curator Daniel Eisenberg said.

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Gwynne Dyer  China has been having conniptions again. President Tsai Ing-wen of Taiwan had a courtesy meeting last week with the Speaker of the US House of Representatives, Kevin McCarthy. Beijing reacted by issuing a 'stern warning' to the United States, and then 'encircled' the island (its own words) with Chinese fighters, bombers, naval destroyers and missile boats. Kevin McCarthy? Who he? Yes, he sort of controls the US House of Representatives, but that is currently in the hands of the Republican Party, and thus has no power to shape the actions of the US Government.

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Ghe LLC cut its holdings in shares of Lowe's Companies, Inc. ( NYSE:LOW – Get Rating ) by 0.3% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 24,216 shares of the home improvement retailer's stock after selling 85 shares during the period. Lowe's Companies makes up about 4.5% of Ghe LLC's portfolio, making the stock its 3rd largest holding. Ghe LLC's holdings in Lowe's Companies were worth $4,825,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

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MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. on Friday urged the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to include vulnerable sectors like persons with disabilities and pregnant women in their infrastructure designs. During the 125th Milestone Anniversary of the DPWH, Marcos delivered the keynote address, where he encouraged going beyond physical infrastructure. 'Embrace the concept of inclusive and accessible design. Acknowledge the needs of all individuals, including people with disabilities, pregnant women, the elderly, the very young,' Marcos told the DPWH in his speech.

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ATLANTA (AP) — The U.S. Soccer Federation is planning to build a national training center in Atlanta with financial support from Arthur Blank. The USSF announced plans for the training center on Friday. Blank, who owns the Atlanta Falcons and MLS's Atlanta United, is contributing $50 million for the project. The site for the facility will be selected in January, the USSF said. 'This national training center will accelerate the growth of soccer in this country and will represent a commitment to developing elite soccer players for decades to come,' USSF President Cindy Parlow Cone said in a statement.

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Five people injured in shooting in South FloridaA Fort Lauderdale police officer guards the crime scene after a shooting in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA, 05 July 2023. According to police officers, at least five people, including two juveniles, were shot at Broward Gardens apartment complex. One adult victim suffered life-threatening injuries. EPA/CRISTOBAL HERRERA-ULASHKEVICH

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Key points: The government's visa lottery would offer work rights to up to 3,000 people from the Pacific The Coalition says it backs the principle but not the lottery element Without the Coalition's support, Labor will need the Greens and two Senate crossbenchers Last month, the  government announced plans to establish a new visa class for up to 3,000 people from the Pacific region , giving them a pathway to citizenship and access to benefits such as social security payments. Likened to the US green card lottery and a similar scheme operating in New Zealand, the visa application process would involve a ballot for successful applicants.

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Health Health Minister Mary-Anne Thomas at Mildura Base Public Hospital. Picture: Ben Gross THE crucial masterplan for health care in the northern Mallee "will not be released" to the public, the Victorian Government has admitted. Visiting Mildura on Thursday, Health Minister Mary-Anne Thomas bluntly ruled out the release of a document believed to recommend the building of a new public hospital, even though her predecessor said early last year that the plan would deliver a "world-class" health facility to the region.

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MANILA, Philippines–Mayor Francis Zamora spearheaded the ‘Makabagong San Juan Barangay Caravan' at the Barangay Onse basketball court on Friday. Scheduled every Friday, this one-stop-shop initiative delivers a suite of free services, ranging from healthcare to employment opportunities. The wide spectrum of services offered caters to the community's varying needs. Attendees had access to free medical services, tooth extractions, and consultations. 'We want to ensure that every resident, regardless of age or background, has access to the healthcare services they need.

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Hyundai Glovis CEO Lee Kyoo-bok, right, poses for a photo with GS Energy Vice President Kim Seong-won during a signing ceremony on a clean ammonia and hydrogen partnership on Monday. [HYUNDAI GLOVIS] Hyundai Glovis announced Monday it has signed a memorandum of understanding with GS Energy for cooperation on clean hydrogen and ammonia. Under the agreement, Hyundai Glovis will provide marine transportation services for hydrogen and ammonia businesses, while GS Energy will be responsible for producing and constructing import terminals for the two energy sources.

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