MIL-OSI Asia-Pacific: Signing of Memorandum of Cooperation between Japan and Mongolia on a Basic Framework for Proper Operation of the System pertaining to Foreign Human Resources with the Status of Residence of “Specified Skilled Worker”（April 17）
Source: Japan Ministry of Foreign Affairs Top > News > Press Releases > Signing of Memorandum of Cooperation between Japan and Mongolia on a Basic Framework for Proper Operation of the System pertaining to Foreign Human Resources with the Status of Residence of “Specified Skilled Worker” April 17, 2019Japanese 1. On April 17 (Wednesday), the Memorandum of Cooperation on a Basic […]
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Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region Special traffic and transport arrangements for suspension of Peak Tram service Special traffic and transport arrangements for suspension of Peak Tram service ****************************************************************************** The Transport Department (TD) today (April 17) reminded the public that the Peak Tram service will be temporarily suspended for the Peak Tram Upgrade […]
Read More →MIL-OSI Asia-Pacific: LCQ18: Microplastics and waste plastics causing environmental problems
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region Following is a question by Dr Hon Elizabeth Quat and a written reply by the Secretary for the Environment, Mr Wong Kam-sing, in the Legislative Council today (April 17): Question: Recently, some university researchers tested 18 oyster samples taken from various markets and farms, the results of which […]
Read More →MIL-OSI Asia-Pacific: CHP investigates influenza B outbreak at primary school in Chai Wan
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region CHP investigates influenza B outbreak at primary school in Chai Wan CHP investigates influenza B outbreak at primary school in Chai Wan ******************************************************************* The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health is today (April 17) investigating an influenza B outbreak at a primary […]
Read More →MIL-OSI Asia-Pacific: Events to promote reading
Source: Hong Kong Information Services The Hong Kong Public Libraries will hold a series of activities starting this month to foster a reading culture. To celebrate World Book Day, it will hold the launching ceremony of “Reading Beyond Boundaries on 23 April” at the Central Library to announce this year’s highlight reading events. Such events include a “30-minute Read” activity […]
Read More →MIL-OSI Russian Federation: On the opening of an exhibition of archival materials on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Russia and New Zealand
MIL OSI Translation. Region: Russian Federation – MESSAGE FOR MEDIA On the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries (April 13, 1944) an exhibition of archival documents on the history of Russian-New Zealand relations opened on April 17 at the Russian Foreign Ministry. The opening ceremony was […]
Read More →MIL-OSI United Nations: UNHCR stepping up support to Iran’s flood affected communities
Source: United Nations UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is working with the Iranian government to assist ongoing efforts to support people affected by the recent unprecedented floods in the country. A plane carrying UNHCR aid items from the agency’s global stockpiles in Dubai landed last week in Tehran, while supplies from existing in-country stocks were […]
Read More →MIL-OSI Asia-Pacific: CE meets PLA garrison chief
Source: Hong Kong Information Services Chief Executive Carrie Lam met Commander-in-chief of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army Hong Kong Garrison Major General Chen Daoxiang at Government House today. Secretary for Security John Lee was also present. Mrs Lam welcomed Major General Chen’s assumption of office in Hong Kong this month. She said the Hong Kong […]
Read More →MIL-OSI Russian Federation: Russian companies are the first to master the carriage of goods by TIR to the depth of China
MIL OSI Translation. Region: Russian Federation – 04/17/2019 The event that will change the future, the Russian road transport operator, for the first time in the history of relations between the two countries, performed bilateral cargo transportation from the interior of China to the European part of Russia using the TIR system. The vehicles of […]
Read More →MIL-OSI Asia-Pacific: Franchised taxis proposed
Source: Hong Kong Information Services The Government will gazette a bill on April 26 to establish a regulatory regime to introduce a franchised taxi service. The move meets the community’s new demand for personalised and point-to-point public transport services of higher quality and with online hailing features. The Government will introduce 600 franchised taxis […]
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